Have you ever wondered why there are a million cookbooks for bread? It’s something that our ancestors seemingly mastered as early as 8000 BC, but we still somehow need help. Bread is an ever growing art, especially as cultures begin meshing together. Everyone is experimenting with different ways of creating beautiful loaves. But is it possible we are forgetting the ...
I never grew up with upside down cake. I feel like I was robbed of the experience, because upside down cakes are quite tasty and pretty! Though, my first experience with upside down cake almost ruined the whole idea for me. It was the traditional pineapple with cherries decorated on the top, but it was so dry and flavorless – ...
It’s only been a couple of days since changing up my diet and I’m already looking at cake. I am justifying this by telling myself that after a month of being good, I can be rewarded with a delicious sweet treat. Having a decadent dessert once in a while isn’t a bad thing! (Disclosure: Some of the links in this ...
For some people, baking is a chore. Admittedly, it is a lot easier to buy sweet treats from the grocery store versus taking the time to bake them (and then clean up our kitchens afterwards). What if I told you, baking doesn’t have to be a burden? In fact, after a fun time spent in the kitchen, baking can make ...
Did you know that spelt was called “Marching Grain” by the Romans? For those of you who are not privy to wheat knowledge, let me tell you a bit about spelt. It is a subspecies close to wheat that has been cultivated as early as 5000 B.C. The reason why it was called the “Marching Grain” is because it is ...
I’m sure you’re wondering how I am still obsessing over pie – especially after Thanksgiving? Frankly, I do have quite a few pie-oriented cookbooks, so why do I keep looking? I, personally, think pies are a perfect food creation. They’re portable, multifaceted in flavor, and constantly evolving. Pies have been around forever (since the Ancient Greeks!) and I don’t see ...
Ever since I was a little girl, my mom has made the same cookies for us every Christmas. They’re a fairly basic sugar cookie with royal icing shaped like Christmas characters, Rudolph being my favorite. There is nothing wrong with keeping tradition, in fact, I love our family’s cookies. But, I would like to upgrade the cookies we make. What ...
Am I the only one who will peer in the windows of French bakeries and sit in awe? There are times where I honestly don’t believe an actual human created such delicate morsels. Learning how to make French pastries is a baking landmark – it is incredibly intimidating, but I think we all would love to make them. With Petite ...
There is nothing better than the smell of fresh baked goods in the house during the chilly season. We are now in prime time bread making season! There is something special about freshly baked bread that feels so comforting. I remember as kids, my mom made us homemade sourdough bread to go with our pumpkin soup. My family would also ...
I don’t particularly care for fruit cake, and I suspect you don’t either. Yes, I’ll eat it if a relative brings it in person to a family gathering. I’ll smile and just drink lots of liquid (preferably whiskey or wine, but tea, Martinelli’s sparkling apple juice or water will do). We’ve all had some really bad fruitcakes, especially around the ...