Month: March 2025

Okay, so I’ve been on this mission to find the absolute best fruitcake in NYC. I know, I know, fruitcake gets a bad rap. But I’m telling you, a good one is amazing. So, I started this whole quest, and let me tell you, it was a journey. The Great Fruitcake Hunt Begins First, I hit up all the usual suspects. You know, the big-name ...

Okay, here’s my attempt at writing a blog post in the style you described, about making organic whole wheat crackers: Alright, so I decided to try and make these “organic whole wheat crackers” I saw all over the internet. I figured, hey, how hard could it be, right? Famous last words, maybe. But I jumped in anyway! Getting Started First things first, I gathered all ...

Okay, so I’ve been on this huge sourdough kick lately. I love the tangy flavor and the chewy texture, but finding a good whole wheat sourdough? That’s been a challenge. So I made it my mission to track down the best whole wheat sourdough bread, and here’s how it all went down. The Search Begins First, I hit up my local grocery stores. I checked ...

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try making my own maple sugar powder for a while now. I love maple syrup, and the idea of having a powdered version for baking and sprinkling on stuff sounded amazing. I finally got around to doing it, and here’s how it went. First, I gathered my, uh, “ingredients.” Really, it’s just one ingredient: pure maple syrup. Make sure ...

Okay, so I’ve been baking a lot lately, and I wanted to get better at decorating cakes and cupcakes. I saw all these amazing designs online, and most of them used piping bags. I decided to take my game to the next level, so I got myself a “professional” piping bag set. Getting Started First, I unpacked everything. The set came with a reusable silicone ...

Okay, here’s my attempt at writing a blog post about making a flourless Passover chocolate cake, following your instructions: So, I decided to tackle a flourless chocolate cake for Passover. I’ve seen these recipes floating around, and honestly, they always seemed a little…intimidating. But hey, I was feeling adventurous! First, I gathered all my ingredients. The list was surprisingly short – which, let’s be real, ...

Okay, so I saw this “edible butter candle” thing trending and I was like, “I gotta try this!” It looked so cool and kinda weird, perfect for a fun little project. I mean, a candle you can eat? Count me in! Getting Started First, I gathered my supplies. This was pretty simple, actually. I just needed: Butter (I used unsalted, because why not?) A wick ...

Okay, folks, let’s dive into this crazy baking adventure I had – making a Honey Bun Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake. Sounds wild, right? It totally is, and it’s totally worth it. First things first, I gathered all my stuff. This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment bake; I actually planned this one out (a rare occurrence, I admit). I made a list, checked it twice, and hit the grocery ...

Okay, so today I decided to dive into making a “Honey Cake Shop” website. It was a bit of a spur-of-the-moment thing, but I’ve been wanting to practice my web dev skills, and what better way than with something sweet? I started by sketching out a basic layout on a piece of paper. Just some boxes for where I wanted the header, the cake images, ...

Okay, so I saw this battery-powered flour sifter online and thought, “Why not?” I bake a fair bit, and honestly, hand-cranking a sifter gets old, fast. So, I decided to make my own! It seemed simple enough. Getting Started First, I grabbed an old, unused plastic container – the kind you might store leftovers in. It needed to be big enough to hold a couple ...