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 much work. Let’s take a little bit of stress out of this holiday season and discuss how to freeze your sugar cookies. By freezing your sugar cookies … Read More
What is the difference between evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk?
What is the difference between evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk? Find out the history, recipes that use each, and how to substitute if you don’t have one in your pantry! What is evaporated milk? Evaporated milk is canned milk where about 60% of the water has been removed. Consequently, evaporated milk is a little bit thicker and creamier with … Read More
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 bake is one of my favorite things. They are always enthusiastic, they don’t stress if their recipe flops, and they are always down … Read More
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 from my family and to ease the homesickness I used to bake-first recipes that I knew and then soon I would seek new and different … Read More
How To Make Whipped Cream In A Jar
No mixer? No problem! Learn how to make whipped cream in a jar. All you need is whipping cream, vanilla, sugar, and a jar. (Oh, and some muscles to shake shake shake). Thanksgiving might be a little bit different this year. Maybe you’re making Thanksgiving for the first time on your own this year because you can’t travel back home. … Read More
What Is Cream Of Tartar?
What is cream of tartar? It’s that extra ingredient you see listed for meringue that makes your egg whites fluffy and your snickerdoodles crackly. What is cream of tartar? Cream of tarter’s actual name is tartaric acid. It is a white, powdery substance left in wine barrels during the wine making process. Why do we care about white powder leftover … Read More
How To Separate Egg Yolks from Egg Whites
Many recipes require either egg yolks or egg whites and you have to separate them. Here is an easy guide on how to separate your egg yolks from egg whites. What does “separated eggs” mean? When a recipe calls for “separated eggs” usually you need the egg white separate from the egg yolk. For example, lemon meringue pie requires several … Read More
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 Buttercream? American buttercream is a style of buttercream that simply uses butter and powdered sugar. It’s a straightforward, simple buttercream recipe that requires no eggs and no cooking. American buttercream is a very … Read More
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. Here I’ll show you how to use half a cake mix to make a smaller cake or cupcakes! I frequently use cake mix when … Read More
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 easy to a little more difficult but hopefully you can implement one or two into your routine. With everything that’s been happening in the world lately, it’s made … Read More
