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I’ve said it before and I will say it again:  I LOVE GADGETS!  And I almost always find at least one gadget worth trying out myself or mentioning to someone else.  
The gadget of the moment isn’t extraordinary, it’s pretty basic actually, so much so that you might be left wondering why I even mention it.  I originially spotted […]

On this first day of 2007, those of us here at Just Baking would like to send out our best wishes to you and your loved ones.  Here’s to hoping you have a wonderful and properous new year with many more to come!

I believe the saying goes, “A day late and a dollar short.”  And I certainly felt like that was me today.  Here it is three days after Christmas, the budget is a little tight for obvious reasons and I’ve just been given so many gifts that I shouldn’t want for a single thing.  And I […]

Looking for ways to use up that leftover eggnog sitting in your fridge?  Here are a few:
Bake up a batch of my favorite new cookie of the holiday season:  Eggnog Cookies.  I haven’t had a chance to test out the recipe myself, but the ratings are high (A sure sign the recipe is a winner!).
Make popovers!  The […]

For most of us the holidays mean an abundance of baked goods.  And, if you’re like me and have way more cookies, too many pies and more cake than you know what to do with the following tips might be just the help you need.  I for one hate the thought of letting cookies go […]

Every family has some foods that are only prepared once a year, but that everyone absolutely loves.  Something that you look forward to literally all year long, and that when mentioned the whole family’s eyes light up. 
Have you ever asked why you have that food only once a year if everyone loves it so much?  I […]

Hey y’all!  From all of us here at Just Baking, we hope you have a wonderful weekend.  We’re taking a few days off to work on our holiday meal planning, gift wrapping, or maybe just good ol’ relaxing!  But, we’ll be back Monday with more great recipes, the best baking tips and more!
While you’re off enjoying your weekend […]

Often it’s the flakey crust that really makes a pie.  You can have the best filling in the world, but if the crust is hard or lacks taste that just seems to ruin dessert.  I’m not the most experienced when it comes to scratch-made pie crust.  And I think due to the lack of experience there is a bit of an intimidation […]

As I mentioned in an article for A Nice Cuppa recently, I’m a huge gadget lover.  No matter if it’s food related or otherwise, I love getting my hands on the newest gadgets.  The same holds true for baking accessories, such as cookie cutters and cake pans.  But unfortunately the line must be drawn somewhere as […]