I have decided that we need to talk about egg whites. Their chief purpose, in baking, is to lend structure to baked goods. They also add liquid to a recipe, but I’m not going to deal with that right now. Because of the unique properties of egg whites, they alone can be …
Blogging By Mail Reminder
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Blogging By Mail. After tomorrow, I’ll send out addresses and any special requests (e.g. if there are any allergies to contend with). If you want to join, just e-mail me with “Blogging By Mail” in the …
Perfect Angel Food Cake
It was pointed out in this article, that when Cooks Illustrated standards diverge from your own, you can end up being a bit disappointed with their recipes. I have found this to be a true assessment on several occasions, though the recipes themselves are excellent. There are some types …
The Reluctant Vegan
In a bout of shamless self promotion, check out my article on Saucy today. The Reluctant Vegan is the name of the series I’m going to be working on. I’d explain the concept here, too, but the article itself is an introduction. The photo above is …
Home Roasted Kona Coffee
I just wanted to say a quick thank you to Clare who gave me some great tips for home roasting the green kona coffee beans that I brought back from my trip to Hawaii.
At Greenwell Farms, where I purchased the …