The texture of cake is one thing most people can agree on. Unlike cookies which can be delicious crunchy or chewy, cake really needs to be soft. I have yet to meet the person who enjoys crunchy cake. However, if you have ever made a cake or even just purchased a cake, you know that…
In our last recipe post, I showed you how to prepare homemade calzones, perfect for a family dinner. In this post, let’s get back to one of our favorite desserts with some delicious fudge. Fudge is a classic dessert that is surprisingly easy to make. I wanted to make some peanut butter fudge, but decided…
So you made some delicious, chewy, homemade cookies- nice job! Aren’t fresh cookies amazing the first day? But then comes the second day…you go to reach for a cookie only to find that it has gotten hard and crunchy. What happened?!? Why don’t the cookies stay soft for longer than a day? Don’t worry- I…
So you want to make a chocolate cake. You go to the store, grab a box of mix, and drive home, ready to bake, only to find that you purchased brownie mix instead of cake mix. What to do now? Going back to the store would be a pain, but you still need to make…
In our last recipe post, we showed you how to make apple cinnamon muffins. In this post, let’s go in a different direction and make something a little more hearty: calzones! This recipe is a fun way to get your kids involved with making dinner. A simple, yet amazingly tasty calzone that rivals your favorite pizza place’s…
Have you ever made a batch of flawless cupcakes or a beautifully baked cake only to find that you are missing ingredients to make some perfect frosting to go with it? We have all been there! You reach for the butter/sugar/flour etc. only to be let down. But you still need frosting to complete your…
It’s that time of year again when everyone is frantically thinking of the best gifts to get for everyone in their lives. Maybe you know a few people who love to bake and want to get them a gift that will go well with their passion for the kitchen. But what to get a baker?…
There is a lot to learn when you are beginning to learn to bake, and it can be helpful to know a few tips and tricks from seasoned experts to help you along your way. Here we have collected twenty-five tips that will set you off on the right foot, and make sure that you…
“Cooking may be an art, but baking is a science.” ~ Maria Elizabeth When it comes time to bake a cake for an occasion, most people will head out to the baking aisle of their local grocery store and buy a box of cake mix, along with a couple of simple ingredients to mix in….
The idea of no bake cookies is almost too good to be true. After taking the time to measure ingredients, make the batter and scoop the cookie dough, who wants to wait the extra time for the cookies to bake- I want to eat them now! Luckily, there are tons of no-bake cookie recipes out…