Just Baking

No, I haven’t been watching reruns of “The Newlywed Game” (hopefully I haven’t given any of you strange flashbacks to the show…we used to watch it when I was a young baker…and don’t worry, I won’t try to use any “Gong Show” references), I’m talking about Whoopie Pies. I have seen Whoopie Pies before […]

My friend Tonya sent this recipe to me ages ago, and I put it in my embarrassingly enormous and ever-growing “to try” collection. One obstacle that has detained me in making these muffins is finding spelt flour in my area. I finally resigned myself to ordering some from King Arthur. That usually gets me in […]

Two summers ago when my husband and I lived in British Columbia, I was spoiled by the bountiful supply of inexpensive blueberries. Our local farmer’s market store, just a pleasant stroll away, was literally clearing them out for just $1.99 a pound! Needless to say, we stocked up. I believe I dedicated an entire afternoon to properly cleaning […]

Today’s video lesson demonstrates the technique of braiding bread. This video shows how to braid 3, 4, 5, and 6 strands to form a beautiful loaf of bread. The video lasts nearly seven minutes. Enjoy!

My favorite meal of the day has to be breakfast. More times than not I’m having something for lunch or dinner that most people would consider breakfast. ‘Breakfast served all day’ is my ‘cellar door‘. Eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, omelets, what-have-you are the meals I cook most during the week. A […]

Most of the time when we think of baking, we are thinking of cookies and cakes and breads. Usually forgotten are things like quiche, savory bread puddings and the like. One savory baked dish that I have loved since Mom first made it for us in our late teen years is Cauliflower Cheese […]

I know you all have been there. You are standing in the checkout lane of a grocery store and a magazine photo catches your eye. Maybe it is one with the current celebrity gossip. Maybe you are more of the House and Garden type and spot a cover with a gorgeous room makeover. If you […]

Looking back on my high school career on this graduation day, I can say with confidence that if nothing else, it has been one seriously rocky road to travel. With such a bitter taste left in my mouth after recounting all those horrific high school blunders that I hope to bury in the farthest […]

Does being vegan (no wheat, eggs or other dairy) mean that your sweet tooth has to suffer?  Of course not.  It just means you may have to get a bit more creative, both in making the sweet treats yourself, and in seeking out vegan bakeries.  Yes, vegan bakeries.  Believe it or not, they do exist.
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There used to be a time when I did not see the point of making homemade cookies. Why bother with all the trouble when you can get refrigerated cookie dough? What could be easier than snipping open the package, slicing some dough and then baking them? Why would I want to go through the hassle […]