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Shredded coconut is an ingredient that is packed with possibilities, both in terms of texture and flavor. Raw shredded coconut, whether you prefer sweetened or unsweetened, has a sweet coconut taste and a chewy texture. Toasted coconut still has the same basic flavor, but it also has a caramelized nuttiness and a …

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Cakes Recipes

Lemon Torte

January 12, 2009June 12, 2010

A torte is a type of rich cake that is made with little or no flour, instead replacing it with ground nuts or something similar. Tortes can be sliced and layered with frosting or jam, but I like them best as simple, single-layer cakes. They’re easy to make, satisfying to eat and …

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Magazines & Cookbooks

The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook

January 12, 2009

The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook Some say that a cast iron skillet is the only piece of cookware that they really need in order to cook all of their favorite foods. It works on the stove top, in the oven, outdoors over an open flame and, as long as it is not unusually shallow, can even be used to …

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Candies Chocolate Recipes

Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Bars

January 11, 2009December 27, 2010

One of the easiest sweet treats to make is a rice krispy treat. The basic recipe has only three ingredients – marshmallows, rice krispies (or other puffed rice cereal) and butter – and takes only a couple of minutes to mix together. As a marshmallow fan, I like them plain, but as …

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Breads - Yeast Breads Recipes Savory Snacks, Dips and Sauces

Garlic Soft Pretzels

January 9, 2009October 23, 2010

Plain, salt-topped soft pretzels are one of the best snacks out there. They’re a great combination of chewy, crispy and salty – and they’re actually very easy to make at home. As good as they are when plain, however, it’s also easy to see them as a blank canvas for all kinds …

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Baking Contests Food News

44th Pillsbury Bake-off open to entries

January 9, 2009June 21, 2010

Pillsbury just opened to entries for their 44th Pillsbury Bake-off! The cooking contest is one where home cooks can submit their recipes in one of four categories for a chance to win a grand prize of 1 million dollars. It’s the biggest cooking contest in the country and one of the …

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Product Reviews Sweet Stuff

White Gold Honey, reviewed

January 8, 2009May 8, 2011

Different types of honey have different colors, flavors and consistencies depending on what flowers the bees visited to produce that honey. Clover honey, for instance, has a fairly neutral floral flavor that is often associated with “plain” honey. Orange blossom honey, on the other hand, definitely has citrus notes to it. It’s …

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Gear and Gadgets

Happy Birthday Cake Pan

January 8, 2009May 27, 2010

Happy Birthday Pan

I usually frost birthday cakes or cupcakes. Partially this is because a frosted cake will usually look a little bit more impressive than an unfrosted cake (always a nice touch at a party), but the main reason that I frost birthday cake is to decorate it. A little bit of piping around …

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How to toast coconut

Lemon Torte

The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook

Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Bars

Garlic Soft Pretzels

44th Pillsbury Bake-off open to entries

White Gold Honey, reviewed

Happy Birthday Cake Pan

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