Just Baking

There is something magical about Christmas morning. The anticipation, the gifts, the time with loved ones, and in my family, the breakfast!  We would always head to my grandma’s house for breakfast, and man alive could she cook.  Fried potatoes and eggs, croissants, bacon, and whatever was left over from her Christmas Eve party she […]

If you’re like me, you love making food gifts to give. They’re easy, inexpensive, and mean so much more than a store-bought treat. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy receiving a box full of homemade yummies? With Christmas right around the corner, forgo store-bought goodies for homemade treats by dipping all kinds of things in melted […]

There’s nothing like topping off a delectible dessert with whipped topping.  But don’t think that buying frozen whipped cream is the same as homemade - it’s not at all.  Making your own whipped cream is very easy and tastes so much fresher.  And don’t be intimidated by the process - it’s super easy.
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It’s that time of year again, and for those of you who enjoy being in the kitchen, you know what that means:  dozens and dozens of homemade cookies.  Whether you’re trying a recipe out for the first time or wanting to improve an old favorite, these tips will ensure your next batch comes out just […]

I was recently given the opportunity to review a cookbook with 175 recipes using puff pastry.  Now before you stop reading, give me just a few more minutes.  I wasn’t big on puff pastry either - I had a few boxes in the freezer that I had bought on sale, thinking some day I’d […]

Two weeks ago I did an article on must-have ingredients for baking.  Today I’m going to cover a few of the tools you’ll need when baking even the most simple desserts.  A lot of these items can be on the pricey side, however making sure you buy durable, quality items is key so your desserts […]

Every hobby-baker has their pantry full of baking essentials.  But if you’re new to the game and aren’t sure what to stock up on, the following is a list of items I believe are must-haves for baking, and things that if you keep on hand, will keep you from having to run to the store […]

I’ve been cooking for years and on occasion I have been known to substitute margarine for butter (mainly during my college years when money was tight).  But since I’ve learned more about baking, and made literally hundreds of recipes, I have realized that the two are definitely not equal. 
Butter is made from the fat […]