Month: March 2025

Okay, so I’ve been craving something sweet and a little bit fancy, and I thought, why not try making banana cream puffs? I’ve never made them before, but how hard could it be, right? Famous last words, maybe, but let’s see how it went. The Beginning – Making the Dough First things first, I needed to make the choux pastry. This is the dough that ...

Okay, here’s my blog post about decorating gingerbread men, written in a casual, personal style: So, I decided to get all festive and bake some gingerbread men this weekend. I’d never actually decorated them properly before, just kind of slapped some icing on and called it a day. But this time, I wanted to go all out! First, I mixed up a batch of gingerbread ...

Okay, so I’ve been having this problem with my baking lately. My cakes were coming out kinda dense, and I figured it might be the flour clumping up. I decided to get myself an industrial flour sifter, thinking it would solve all my problems. Boy, was I in for a ride! The Hunt Begins First, I started looking online. I typed in “industrial flour sifter” ...

Okay, here’s my blog post about my “french bread mold” journey, written in a casual, personal style: So, I’ve been on this huge bread-baking kick lately. You know, trying to be all self-sufficient and whatnot. I started with regular loaves, then got a bit fancy with sourdough (that was a whole adventure in itself), and finally decided to tackle the holy grail: the French baguette. ...

Okay, so I’ve been baking a lot more lately, and let me tell you, going through those little bags of flour from the grocery store was getting ridiculous. I felt like I was constantly running out! So, I decided to take the plunge and buy in bulk. We’re talking about a 25-pound bag of all-purpose flour. Yep, you heard that right! The Hunt Begins First, ...

Okay, so I’ve been on this sourdough kick lately, right? And the loaves were okay, coming out of my Dutch oven, but I really wanted that classic, elongated bread shape. So, I decided to get a bread mold pan. I’d seen them online, these long, sometimes perforated pans, and thought, “Let’s give this a shot!” Finding the Right Pan First things first, I needed to ...

Okay, so I’ve been on this huge sourdough kick lately. I love the tangy flavor and the chewy texture, but I was getting tired of the same old white sourdough. I wanted to try whole wheat sourdough, you know, for a little extra somethin’-somethin’ in the flavor and maybe a bit healthier. But, finding it? That was a whole adventure in itself. The Search Begins ...

Okay, so the other day I was about to fry up some chicken, and I realized I was running low on vegetable oil. I did, however, have a big jug of peanut oil. I stood there for a minute, staring at the two bottles, wondering, “Can I actually mix these two?” I mean, they’re both oils, right? But they definitely smell different. I did a ...

Okay, so I saw this “dover egg beater” thing trending, and I was like, “What the heck is that?” I’m always up for trying weird kitchen gadgets, so I decided to jump in and figure it out. First, I googled it. Seemed like a vintage-style hand-cranked egg beater. Cool, I’m into retro stuff. Next, I went on a hunt to find one. Checked out some ...

Okay, so it’s getting colder, and all I want to do is bake. I decided to dive into some “winter baking recipes” and wanted to share my whole messy, flour-covered journey with you guys. Getting Started (and Making a Mess) First, I searched for some ideas. You know, just browsing around to see what felt “wintery.” I ended up finding a few recipes that looked ...