- Chocolate bark is easy to make and so versatile, that every time I have it I wonder why I don’t make it more often. Vanilla Kitchen‘s White Chocolate Pineapple Coconut Bark is a great variation on the basic idea of a chocoalte bark. The bark is made with a …
Food coloring gel vs non-gel
Most supermarkets carry one basic type of food coloring, a water-based liquid that comes in red, blue, green and yellow. This type of food coloring works pretty well for most purposes. You can dye Easter eggs with it, get creative with cake batter colors and even add it to drinks to make …
Cupcake Pan Necklace
I am a big fan of Amyville‘s sweet cupcake necklaces (I have a vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting one) and all of their foodie earrings, but just as with regular sweets, sometimes it’s nice to have some variety and take a look at some …
Rainbow Cupcakes
These rainbow cupcakes are, hands down, some of the cutest cupcakes I’ve made in a very long time. The colors make the cupcakes vibrant and fun – and, frankly, they’re just too cute NOT to eat!
Although they look complicated, the cupcakes are actually very easy to make. First, you …
Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads
No-knead breads are the perfect solution for those who like homemade breads, but don’t have the time to put in to making some of the more involved artisan breads out there. The breads all have the same basic process: mix up the dough, give it a very long, slow rise, and bake …
Cheesy Egg Casserole
I’ve had lots of interesting egg dishes at brunches and big breakfast get-togethers. Everything from frittatas to quiches to big piles of scrambled eggs with fresh herbs. One of my favorite egg brunch dishes is this cheesy egg casserole, which is packed with creamy cheese, can be made in advance, and serves …
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Compared to fresh fruits and dried fruits, freeze dried fruits are not really all that flavorful. But they do have some advantages over their juicier counterparts. For instance, they can be stored pretty much indefinitely without spoiling. They can also be worked into recipes where other types of fruit just won’t work …
Large Flexible Mixing Bowl
Mixing bowls, even those that are designed with little spouts on the sides, are not really made for pouring. Liquids tend to overrun the tiny spout when pouring, and dry ingredients also need a lot more direction than the design can offer. For liquids and batters, a measuring cup with …
