Month: February 2025

Okay, so I was playing CodyCross, like I do most evenings to wind down, and I came across this clue: “staple source of income.” The answer, of course, was “bread.” But it got me thinking – is bread really a staple source of income for many people anymore? I mean, sure, historically, but nowadays? So, I started digging around, just out of curiosity. I figured ...

Okay, so I’ve been craving something sweet and comforting lately, and this Apple Raisin Bread Pudding totally hit the spot. I’m not gonna lie, it’s not the prettiest dish, but trust me, it tastes amazing. Here’s how I made it, from start to finish, in all its messy glory. Gathering My Stuff First, I had to dig through my pantry and fridge to find all ...

Okay, so I’ve been baking a lot lately, and I kept seeing “low gluten flour” pop up in recipes, especially for things like cakes and pastries. I was like, “What the heck is that?” I’m used to just grabbing all-purpose or maybe bread flour, so this was new territory for me. First, I hit up the grocery store. I wandered around the baking aisle, scanning ...

Okay, so I decided to try my hand at making French sandwich cookies, and let me tell you, it was a journey! I’ve always loved those delicate, colorful cookies you see in fancy bakeries, so I figured, why not give it a shot? First, I gathered all my ingredients. I’m talking about the basics: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and some almond flour because I wanted ...

Okay, so I’ve been seeing these “alcoholic fruit cakes” all over the internet, and I finally decided to give it a shot. I mean, fruitcake? Already kind of “meh.” But boozy fruitcake? That had potential. I grabbed a pen and paper, and started jotting down what I was gonna do. Getting Started First, I needed a game plan, a recipe of course. Most of what ...

🔍 The Core Issue of Baking: Why Do Your Recipes Always Fail? Baking may seem simple, but the failure rate is as high as 63% (according to the 2023 Annual Report of the Global Baking Association). The main reason why baking recipes fail is often not the recipe itself, but the details of the operation. For example, over-kneading the dough can lead to excessive gluten ...

Okay, so I’ve been seeing these autumn bread pudding recipes all over my feed, and I finally caved. I mean, who can resist warm, gooey bread pudding when it’s getting chilly outside? I decided to give it a shot today, and let me tell you, it was a journey. First, I gathered all my ingredients. I’m talking bread (obviously), some milk, eggs, sugar, spices like ...

Okay, so I saw these super cute Among Us cookie cutters online the other day, and I just had to try making some cookies. I’m not the best baker, but these looked too fun to pass up! Gathering My Supplies (and Courage!) First things first, I needed the cookie cutters. Obviously. I found a set that had a few different crewmate shapes – you know, ...

So, the other day, I was munching on some soda crackers and thinking, “Are these actually healthy?” I mean, they seem so plain and simple, right? So I decided to do a little digging and, well, experiment on myself. My Soda Cracker Experiment First, I grabbed a box of my usual soda crackers. I checked the nutrition label – you know, the usual stuff: calories, ...

Okay, so I saw this “body butter edible” thing trending, and my curiosity was, like, totally piqued. I mean, body butter… that you can eat? I had to try it. I’m always down for some DIY fun, and this seemed… interesting. And a little weird. Let’s be honest. The Hunt for Recipes First, I scoured the internet for recipes. Turns out, there are tons! Some ...