Witch’s fingers are a classic Halloween cookie and, while I don’t generally make them myself, I’ve eaten more at Halloween parties than I can count. They’re shortbread or butter cookies that are formed into a knobby, finger-like shape, given small lines for joints to add realism and finished off with a …
Betty Crocker Gluten Free Brownie Mix, reviewed
Brownies tend convert to gluten free recipes fairly easily, as opposed to baked goods that rely heavily on the gluten in wheat flour for their structure, like rustic baguettes. Although cakey brownies have their fans, most brownies should be fudgy and tender, with a little bit of chewy to them …
Chocolate Chip Blondies with Pistachios and Cherries
Blondies are one of my favorite bar cookies to make. They have all the flavor of a good, buttery chocolate chip cookie with the rich, tender texture of a brownie – with a bit less chocolate, of course. They’re very versatile cookies and you can mix almost anything into them. This is probably …
Spice Dreams
When you think of ice cream, what flavors spring to mind? Vanilla, Chocolate, Chunky Monkey? Or do think more along the lines of flavors like Chili Lemongrass and Cardamom Mint? Spice Dreams is a cookbook all about herb and spice infused ice creams, and it includes both combinations that sound familiar and …
Whole Grain Banana Nut Pancakes
One overripe banana sitting on the countertop really isn’t enough to bake a whole loaf of banana bread. It is, however, enough to make a batch of banana pancakes with and that is exactly what I decided to do with my last overly-speckled banana this weekend. A mashed banana adds flavor, moisture …
Oat Bran and Raisin Muffin Tops
There aren’t too many places in my neighborhood where you can buy muffin tops – at least, not without the bottom of the muffin still attached! There is one bakery that isn’t too far away, however, that still sells tasty muffin tops as well as whole muffins and sharing a few with …
What does ultra pastruized mean?
Pasteurization is the process of heating a food – usually a liquid – to a specific temperature for the purpose of slowing microbial growth, extending the shelf life of a product by slowing the spoilage process. The technique was first developed to prevent wine and beer from souring quickly, but it is very …
Upside Down Apron with Cooking Guide
Aprons are good for providing a clean place to quickly wipe your hands while working in the kitchen and for preventing you from getting your clothes dirty while you cook or bake. This Upside Down Apron with Cooking Guide is extremely clever because, in addition to performing all the usual …
