Looking for the perfect gift for the pie baker in your life? Here 10 perfect gift ideas for pie makers: cookbooks, tools, and some fun stuff too! Books for Pie Makers: I am a sucker for a good cookbook and the longer I have baked, the more I appreciate a cookbook specific to the task at hand. Here are three … 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
Lemon Meringue Pie with Sugar Cookie Crust
Lemon meringue pie is a classic pie filled with tangy lemon curd topped with fluffy sweet meringue all sitting in a sweet sugar cookie crust Lemon meringue pie is in my humble opinion, one of the best pies. You have tangy lemon curd and sweet, pillowy meringue and a we are switching it up a bit and adding a crisp … 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
Leftover Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls
Mashed potato cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls made with leftover mashed potatoes or potato flakes. They are the perfect breakfast treat! I don’t know about you but I am not a huge fan of leftover mashed potatoes. For some reason, they never seem as good the next day. They’re kind of lumpy and never seem to heat back … 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
Apple Cider Sour Gummy Candy
Apple cider gummy candy is an easy to make soft and chewy candy. Give it some pucker by rolling the candies in citric acid mixed with sugar! Where are my sour candy fans? These apple cider sour gummy candies can pack as much of a sour punch as you’d like. The basic gummy candy is made seasonal with some apple … Read More
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
Pumpkin spice latte cookies studded with white chocolate and toffee are the perfect fall treat. One bowl cookies with a kick of espresso and pumpkin pie spice! I can remember being wildly disappointed the first time I tried a PSL and there was no actual pumpkin in the coffee. What? It’s just some cinnamon and nutmeg in my coffee? For … Read More
How to Make Mummy Oreos
Cute and easy mummy Oreos are a fun and easy Halloween treat to make with your kids (or just for yourself). The hardest part is melting chocolate (and we’re going to do that in the microwave)! I definitely fall into the category of person who prefers a cute Halloween treat rather than a scary one, like these Nutter Butter ghosts, … Read More