I love Oreos…Well, let’s face it… just about EVERYONE loves Oreos. But… what people love even MORE…. Chocolate Dipped Oreos!! And while it might be a bit pricey to buy dipped Oreos… I can teach you how to make Chocolate Dipped Oreos, and you can dip and decorate them yourself at a fraction of the cost. Plus, you […]
I buy my Pecans in bulk. There is no sense in me buying those little bitty bags at the local supermarket. For the same price as a bitty bag, I can get a nice big bag at this fruit and nut stand I found outside of Davis, California, called Pendrick’s. My kids are involved in […]
Don’t keep Buttermilk in your Refrigerator? I don’t either. You can easily make Buttermilk Substitute for Baking with things you probably have at home. I don't keep buttermilk on hand, but a lot of recipes call for it as a baking ingredient. This simple substitution works like a dream... even though it looks like a […]
Flour Sugar Butter Eggs This is part one of a four part series on the basic building blocks of baking. Remember, baking is chemistry you can eat… what you put in makes a huge difference in what you end up with! Knowing your ingredients means your results will taste better. Flour Sugar Butter Eggs are simple […]
Making the best homemade applesauce recipe is super easy. We have an apple tree, so I tend to use our own Fuji and Braeburn apples. Usually he ones with the dings or funny marks get transformed to applesauce. You can buy apples, or pick them in an orchard (or grab a few that are hanging […]
Candied Kumquats What can you do with Kumquats? Well, you can candy them. Candied kumquats are easy to make, with just a little effort. But the effort is well worth it. Serve candied kumquats on cheesecake, toast, ice cream, yogurt or mix them into baked goods. Candied Kumquat Recipe…..