Baking Basics
12 Easy Steps to a Greener Kitchen
Taking care of the earth is everyone’s responsibility but it’s hard to always know what to do. These 12 easy steps to a greener kitchen will get you started. They range from eas...
12 Essential Baker’s Pantry Ingredients
It’s hard to know what you need in your pantry and what you don’t. Below is a list of 12 essential baker’s pantry ingredients and a list of bonus items if you have extra space. ...
7 Tips For New Bread Bakers
Bread baking can be tricky sometimes but once you get the hang of it, it’s one of the most satisfying baking projects out there. Here are 7 tips for new bread bakers that I wish...
Alternative Sweeteners to Refined Sugar
Ok, so January, we’re supposed to be cleaning up our eating right? Well, for me, that has meant that I am trying more and more to cut out processed foods. I can’t say exactl...
Baking Basics: Sugar
Sugar is one of the crucial ingredients in our baked goods. There are a lot of different types of sugar and it’s hard to always know how to use them. But let me assure you, it m...
Baking Basics: What Does “Softened Butter” Mean?
What does softened butter mean? How do you quickly soften butter?...
Baking Powder Vs. Baking Soda
When should you use baking soda vs baking powder? What is the difference? Learn all about which is which and when to use them. Reader Question: Hi H! Technical question: how com...
Everything You Need to Know About Flaky Pie Crust
November kicks off the start of pie month and what better way to start of pie month than a deep dive into everything you need to know about pie crust. Pie crust is one of those ...
Gift Ideas for Kid Bakers
Need gift ideas for kid bakers in your life? Here are nine fun gift ideas for the kids in your life that like to hang out in the kitchen! Teaching the kids in my life how to bak...
Gift Ideas for New Bakers
Here are eleven gift ideas for new bakers to help you find that perfect something special for the new baker in your life. My first year out on my own I lived 2,000 miles away fr...
How to choose the right beater for your Kitchen Aid Mixer
Learn how to choose the right beater for your Kitchen Aid Mixer. No more frustration or confusion about which beater is best for which project! Sign up below for a free printabl...
How To Freeze Leftover Frosting
For some reason, it took me far to long to realize that you can freeze your leftover frosting. I would bake cakes and cupcakes and I would find myself frustrated with having a ...
How To Freeze Sugar Cookies
Did you know you can freeze sugar cookies at any stage? You can freeze the dough, the cut out cookies, the baked and decorated cookies! Ah, the holiday season. So much fun. So m...
How To Make American Buttercream
Learn how to make American buttercream. It’s easy, only requires 4 ingredients and about 10 minutes of time. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies! What is American Buttercre...
How To Make Half A Cake Mix
Did you know you don’t have to use a whole cake mix when making a cake? I didn’t for years! Totally blew my mind when I realized I could make a smaller cake or fewer cupcakes. H...
