Donuts are always a welcome breakfast treat as far as I’m concerned and I enjoy both fried and baked donuts. Baked donuts are a bit lighter than their fried counterparts and they’re easier to make at home, since you don’t need to worry about the temperature of your oil or about making a mess …
Homemade candies and chocolates are some of the most satisfying things to make in your kitchen. This is not only because they are delicious, but because they are much less commonly made at home than cookies or cakes. In Sweet Things: Chocolates, Candies, Caramels & Marshmallows – To Make & Give, …
Mastering Pasta: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pasta, Gnocchi, and Risotto
Many people make New Year’s resolutions that involve food, often to cut back on it. Instead of cutting back, resolving to eat better and cook more from scratch – whether you’re slow cooking ribs or baking a cake – is a good promise to make to yourself in my book. You can also resolve …
Every chocolate-lover knows that you really can’t have too much chocolate, especially since chocolate is such a versatile ingredient that can easily be tranformed from a decadent drink into a fluffy chocolate cake. In 
Joanne Weir is a chef who has written more than a dozen cookbooks and countless recipes for her many TV shows, in addition to teaching both young chefs and recreational cooks the fundamentals of the ktichen. While you might think that, after having such a full career, she might be tired of writing recipes, …
Prohibition was a ban on the sale and production of alcoholic beverages. Though it was difficult to get a drink, it was not impossible, and bootlegging and speakeasies were common. We don’t need to sneak into a speakeasy to get a drink these days, but there is still a little thrill when you find …
When we think about pie, we often picture towering meringue-topped pies and pies bursting with perfectly cooked fruit. In short, we think of dessert first when we think about pie. But pies are versatile enough that they can appear at any meal you might want to include them in, from breakfast through dinner, and …
Maple syrup is one of my favorite sweeteners. Its rich, complex flavor is an amazing addition to a wide variety of dishes, though you might use it top top off pancakes, waffles and other breakfast items than for cooking savory dishes. Don’t stop pouring maple syrup over your pancakes because it is a wonderful …
