One thing I learned quickly is you can modify any recipe once you learn the basics behind baking. When I started this site, you will notice I made a lot of mistakes. I also learned a lot of science...
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Kitchenaid Artisan Mini to the Rescue
A few weeks ago, I posted about how I received my dream mixer as a gift and quickly found out I couldn't use it because of physical limitations. I have to admit, it was a very low day for me. I...
How to Shape Dough for a Bread Loaf
Learning how to shape dough for a bread loaf can be daunting. I've had a lot of sadly shaped loaves over the years. Mostly because I never learned how to properly shape loaves. It's not a difficult...
The Color of the Pan Can Affect Baking Results
The color of the pan can affect baking. For example, why is it an otherwise lovely pan of biscuits came out with dark brown bottoms? I followed the recipe to a T. What happened? In this case, the...
I have a Confession: Wax Paper Stuck to my Granola!
I have a confession: wax paper stuck to my granola! And it was totally my fault. I wish I could blame the weather like people love to do with meringues and chocolates. But it was me. In this...
Disabilities Can Be Frustratingly Limiting
My husband bought me a dream mixer. And let me be the first to tell you that disabilities can be frustratingly limiting. It was a professional mixer with a ginormous mixing bowl. I struggle with my...
Shaping Bread Rolls Can Be Easy
Shaping Bread Rolls Can Be Easy. But sometimes finding a source to learn from can be difficult. For instance, I learn much better with pictures than with video. I try to pause a video at the right...
Confectionary Confession: Collapsing Cupcakes
I have a confectionary confection. Collapsing cupcakes happened in my kitchen today. I found a few cake mixes on sale and decided to make some for the husband's students. Wasn't even going to create...
A Dark Egg Yolk Doesn’t Make an Egg Healthier
Let's squash this claim once and for all. A dark egg yolk doesn't make an egg healthier. At all. There are people out there that try to make you believe the yolk color or shell color determines the...