I’ve used candy melts, or melting chocolate, in the past, with mixed reviews. The one that comes to mind is when I coated marshmallows in teal melting chocolate, finishing them up with candy eyes to make them look like little aliens. These were done for my older son’s 1st birthday a couple years ago. Don’t …

There are two types of dough that are used in baked goods: the unleavened dough and leavened dough. The unleavened dough does not need to rise during the baking process and is generally flat and thin. Examples of this type of dough include pie crusts, flatbreads, pasta, tortillas, and crackers. The leavened dough requires yeast, …

After you make a perfect tray of brownies, you have reached one of the most challenging parts of baking brownies- cutting them! Cutting brownies incorrectly can mean that your beautifully baked brownies end up looking like a mess. You don’t want this to happen! Luckily, I have some great tips and tricks for you to …

Dairy free baking is great for many reasons but it can be a little tricky. Some dairy substitutes act differently than traditional dairy products do when baked. In order to get the perfect texture and taste in your dairy free baked goods, there are a few things you should learn! This article will help you …

Every baker who has ever made a cheesecake has had a cheesecake crack. Whether it is a small crack in the center or the entire cake has split, cheesecakes crack all the time. There are a few reasons why your cheesecake may have cracked and some easy ways to prevent this from happening. Hopefully, this …

After you have put the final detail on your cake and you are feeling very happy with how your baking project turned out, the next step is to successfully move it without disrupting and decorations. This can be even more challenging than making the cake itself! Luckily, there are a few tricks you can follow …

There is something to be said about getting baking done in advance. Many baked goods can be made several days ahead of time and still taste just as amazing and fresh as the day they were made. It may come as a surprise that you can actually make and store frosted cupcakes ahead of time. …

It is always nice to be able to make food in advance, making mealtimes faster and easier. However, pizza is definitely one of those foods that tastes best when it is hot out of the oven. So how can you prepare pizza ahead of time while still making it taste super fresh? Just make the …

Did you make a big batch of cookies and now you have leftovers? Well consider yourself lucky! Not many people have leftover cookies and there is so much you can do with them. Having leftover cookies is a blessing and they will definitely not go to waste. Try one of these awesome ideas to use …

Just when you think you’ve perfected your favorite baking recipes, along comes a rainy, humid day. Or maybe you live where high humidity is the natural environment. Moisture in the air from the high humidity can change completely the outcome of any recipe. Muffins may be flat and under baked and that Devil’s Chocolate Cake …