- I have heard of a mock apple pie that uses saltine crackers in place of apples, relying on clever spicing to conceal the fact that there is no fruit inside. I haven’t heard of many other mock apple desserts, so I was surprised to see that Kara’s Kitchen Creations‘s Zucchini …
Best fried Fair foods of 2009
State and county fairs are known for being a haven of unhealthy but tasty foods. I don’t know fo sure how the tradition got started, but local vendors were definitely quick to pick up on the fact that fair-goers were looking to indulge while they were out. Fair food moved from corndogs …
Bakers Sto ’N Go
I really like the Cupcake Courier as a carrier for cupcakes, but cupcakes aren’t the only food that needs to be transported in an easy, secure way. The Bakers Sto ’N Go is an ideal carrier for non-cupcake baked goods, especially cookies. It has flat interior shelves to …
Olive Oil Baking
There are lots of baking recipes that call for vegetable oil. This means that you should use vegetable oil (usually a blend of oils labeled generically) or another nearly flavorless oil, such as canola. You can use other oils, like olive oil, but it’s not always the best choice for baked goods because it …
Lemonade Yogurt Popsicles
Yogurt can be a great ingredient in popsicles because it can help build a creamy base for a pop. Popsicles made with juice alone tend to be a little on the icy side and the yogurt mitigates that, giving the treat a much smoother melt and richer mouthfeel. Still, a popsicle should …
Classic Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse is a rich chocolate dessert that is made with lots of chocolate and lightened with either egg whites, whipped cream or a combination of the two. A classic chocolate mousse, in my book, is a chocolate mousse that doesn’t use any whipped cream. It gets its lightness and structure from …
Autumn Leaf Bundt Pan
Most bundt pans have ridges, spirals and other sharp edges to them. This one is almost completely smooth – except for the pattern of acorns and leaves that covers it, of course. The Autumn Leaf Bundt Pan is a new pan out for fall with a distinctly fall and holiday …
