Month: December 2024

Hey everyone, I’ve been baking a lot lately, and I ran into this little thing I wanted to share. So, I was following this recipe, and it called for half a tablespoon of baking powder. I needed to get the measurement just right, you know? But my brain just works better with grams. So, I thought, “Alright, let’s figure out how many grams are in ...

Okay, so, I got this new kitchen tool thingy. It’s a plastic dough scraper. Yeah, I know, not the most exciting thing in the world, but let me tell you, it’s pretty darn useful. First off, I got myself one of these bad boys online. It was cheap, like, really cheap. I’m all about that budget life, you know? So, I ordered it, and it ...

Okay, so the other day I was in the kitchen, staring at my pantry, and I had this wild idea. I was about to fry some chicken, and I only had a little bit of peanut oil left. But, I also had a big jug of regular vegetable oil. I thought, “Hmm, can I just mix these two together?” I mean, they’re both oils, right? ...

Alright, let’s talk about some good old-fashioned cooking, specifically African American desserts. I got this hankering for something sweet the other day, and you know how it is when that sweet tooth kicks in – you gotta satisfy it. So, I decided to dive into the world of Southern comfort desserts. First thing I did was think about what I wanted to make. Now, I’ve ...

Okay, so I wanted to make something sweet but not too complicated, I decided to try making almond sandwich cookies. I’ve never made them before, so it was a little bit of a baking adventure for me. First, I gathered all the stuff I needed. I got some almond flour, regular flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and a bit of vanilla. For the filling, I just ...

Okay, so, today I wanted to mess around with making a canvas piping bag. I’ve used those plastic ones before, and they’re okay, but I heard these canvas ones are tougher and can handle thicker stuff, so I figured, why not give it a shot? First off, I gathered my materials. I found some sturdy canvas fabric in my craft box. I also grabbed scissors, ...

Hey everyone, so I’ve been hearing a lot about this “Sir Lancelot” high gluten flour lately. People are saying it’s the real deal, especially for stuff like artisan bread and pizza. I decided to put it to the test myself. I ain’t a professional baker or anything, just a regular guy who likes to mess around in the kitchen. First thing I did was get ...

Okay, today I wanted to try making a golden fruit cake. I’ve seen this kind of cake at some stores before, and it looks really tasty, so I figured, why not give it a shot at home? I did a bit of searching online for some basic tips and recipes, nothing too complicated, just enough to get me started. First things first, I preheated my ...

Alright, so, let me tell you about this little baking adventure I had the other day. It all started when I was craving some good old American biscuits. I got this idea in my head that I wanted to try something new with them. You know how sometimes you see those fancy food pics and think, “I can do that”? Yeah, that was me. Except, ...

Hey everyone, it’s your boy back at it again with another kitchen experiment! Today, we’re diving into the world of homemade crackers with a recipe for wheat soda crackers. I’ve always been a fan of crackers, especially those crunchy, salty ones that pair perfectly with cheese or just a simple dip. I saw some “Wheat Thins” and “Saltines” or “soda crackers” in the grocery store. ...