I don’t see plums in baked goods as often as I see apples, peaches, pears and other fruits. This is a shame because plums are amazing fruits to bake with. They’re sweet and flavorful, hold their shape nicely after they’ve been baked, and they turn such a beautiful color that desserts that use …
Bites from other Blogs
- As a marshmallow fan, I am very tempted by the Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake that The Curvy Carrot whipped up. The drink is exactly what it sounds like: a creamy vanilla milkshake with toasted marshmallows in it. To toast a bunch of marshmallows at once, simply put them on a baking …
How do I use a baking stone?
A baking stone is a large, usually thick, piece of stoneware that is often recommended for bread and pizza baking. The instructions usually say to put them on the bottom or middle rack of your oven, then preheat it for an extra-long time before baking. Using a stone is said to improve …
Cornucopia Bundt Pan
I hope that Nordicware never stops coming up with new designs for its bundt pans, because the holidays would be a lot less exciting if we never had new designs to look forward to. Take this Cornucopia Bundt Pan, for instance. A cornucopia is a horn-shaped basket that is …
Individual Banana Puddings
Banana cream pie and banana pudding are very similar desserts. Both have a vanilla custard base that is studded with slices of fresh bananas. Both have light whipped cream or meringue toppings. Both use some sort of cookie base – a graham cracker crust (although pastry is fine, too) for the pie and …
Crust and Crumb: Master Formulas for Serious Bread Bakers
Peter Reinhart is well known as an expert in all things baking, and his book, Crust and Crumb: Master Formulas for Serious Bread Bakers is a book worth looking at if you are set on producing some great loaves at home. The title of the book might sound a little …
Peach and Meyer Lemon Clafoutis
I bought a few peaches this week and they hit their peak today, filling the kitchen that sweet, floral aroma of ripe peaches. I ate one, then wanted to use the rest in a dessert where they would shine. Peaches go well in many dishes, but I decided on a Peach Clafoutis. …
Threadcakes 2010 Winners Announced!
The Threadcakes 2010 contest has finally come to a close after several weeks of the contest and several hundred submissions in both the 2D and 3D cake categories. The winners have been announced! As one of the judges, it was both a lot of fun and very challenging …
