Month: December 2024

Okay, so today I wanted to try something new in the kitchen, and I thought, why not make a fruit basket cake? I’ve seen these beautiful cakes online, and they looked so fancy, I just had to give it a shot. It seemed like a fun challenge, and who doesn’t love a good cake, right? Getting Started First things first, I gathered all my ingredients. ...

Okay, so today I wanna talk about some baking tools that I’ve been using. Baking is something I really enjoy, whether it’s for fun or for a special occasion. And you know, whether you’re a pro baker or just starting, having the right tools makes a huge difference. Getting Started First things first, I started small. I grabbed some basic stuff like measuring cups and ...

So, I’ve been messing around with egg tarts lately, trying to figure out what’s really in them nutrition-wise. It all started when I baked a batch at home, and they tasted so good, I just had to know if they were as naughty as they tasted. Here’s how I went about it. First off, I grabbed a couple of egg tarts from different places—a local ...

Okay, so, I’ve been on this pie-baking journey lately, right? And let me tell you, the crust is where the magic happens, but also where things can go south real quick. Burnt edges? No, thank you! So, I stumbled upon this thing called a “pie crust protector,” specifically from Princess House, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” First off, I gotta say, ...

Alright, let’s get this done. I’ve been wanting to try making my own crackers for a while now, something a bit healthier than the usual stuff I grab from the store. So, today, I decided to give these whole wheat soda crackers a shot. I found a simple recipe online, and figured, why not? First, I gathered all the ingredients. I didn’t have any of ...

Okay, so the other day, I’m baking, right? And I’ve got these awesome cupcakes that just came out of the oven. Smelled amazing. I whipped up some buttercream frosting, my favorite part, and got my piping bags ready. Now, I usually use those disposable plastic ones ’cause, let’s be honest, who wants to wash those things after? Anyway, I filled up the bag, twisted the ...

I made a strawberry matcha cake today, and let me tell you, it was quite the experience. First off, I gathered all my ingredients. I needed stuff for the cake and the frosting, you know, the usual suspects like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. But the stars of the show were definitely the matcha powder and fresh strawberries. I started by making the cake layers. ...

Okay, so, I wanted to make a fruit cake, and you know what the star is? Cherries! I mean, they just make the cake, right? I started by gathering all my ingredients. I had some dried cherries, but they were a little, you know, dry. Someone online said I should soak them to make them juicy again. They suggested water and sugar or even brandy. ...

Alright, folks, gather ’round, ’cause today I’m gonna tell ya about my little adventure building a wood-burning bread oven right in my backyard. Now, I’ve always loved the smell of fresh bread, and the idea of baking it in a traditional oven got me all fired up, so to speak. Getting Started First thing I did was clear a nice patch of land. Gotta have ...

Okay, so today I’m messing around with this old-school flour sifter, the Bromwell one. You know, the kind your grandma probably used. I’ve always seen these things in antique shops and thought they were pretty neat, so I finally snagged one for myself. First off, I got this thing online. I was curious about how these were first sold. Turns out, they were priced at ...