Okay, so I finally got around to making those Amarena cherries in syrup. Been meaning to try this for ages. Getting Started – The Cherries First step, obviously, was getting the cherries. I looked for sour cherries, the Morello type ideally, but finding them fresh was a bit tough. Ended up with a decent batch, maybe a couple of pounds worth. They looked pretty good, ...
Okay, so check this out. Yesterday, I was craving pizza, right? Ordered one, ate half, and then I was like, “Man, this leftover pizza would be bomb if it was a little crispier.” And that’s when the genius idea hit me. My brain went, “Oven! Pizza box! Why not?” Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Dude, are you insane? You can’t put a pizza box ...
Okay, let me walk you through what I did in the kitchen today. Had this idea for a cheesecake, you know, the classic kind but wanted to brighten it up with some fruit right on top. Seemed like a good weekend project. Getting Started First things first, I had to pull everything out. Checked the fridge – yep, got the cream cheese, eggs, butter. Pantry ...
Getting Started with French Sandwich Cookies Okay, so I had this idea floating around my head for a few days: French sandwich cookies. You know, those delicate little things, often with some kind of creamy filling. Sounded like a good weekend project. Didn’t want anything too complicated, just something nice to have with a cup of tea. So, I decided to give it a whirl. ...
Alright, let me walk you through something I did the other day. I was trying out a new recipe, I think it was for some kind of glaze or maybe a dressing, and it called for 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Now, usually I just eyeball it, but this time I wanted to be a bit more precise, maybe track the calories or something, I ...
Switching Things Up: My Go with Stainless Steel Bread Pans Alright, let’s talk about these stainless steel bread pans I picked up. I’d been using the same old non-stick ones for years, you know the type. They get scratched, they get weird, and honestly, I started thinking about what that coating was doing. So, I decided to make a change. I went ahead and bought ...
Okay, so tackling a cheesecake up here in the mountains is always a bit of an adventure. The air’s thinner, things bake differently. I decided to give it another go, focusing on nailing that smooth, creamy texture without the dreaded cracks or sinking middle. Getting Started: The Prep First things first, I gathered all my stuff. Cream cheese (gotta be room temperature, seriously, leave it ...
Alright, let me tell you about my adventure with organic turbinado sugar! I was on this health kick, right? And I kept hearing about how refined sugar is the devil. So, I started looking for alternatives, and turbinado sugar kept popping up. First thing I did was hit up my local grocery store. I wanted to see this stuff in person. I remember grabbing a ...
Ok, here we go! Let me tell you about my edible butter candle experiment. My Edible Butter Candle Adventure So, I stumbled upon this “edible butter candle recipe” thing online, and I was like, “Whoa, that’s kinda cool and weird, I gotta try that!”. I mean, butter you can light on fire and then eat? Sounded like a fun project for a boring Saturday. First ...
Alright, let’s talk about those cinnamon chips I tried making the other day. Saw a recipe online and thought, “Hey, how hard can it be?” Famous last words, right? First, I gathered my stuff. Flour, butter (it HAD to be softened, which I almost forgot), sugar, cinnamon (obviously!), baking powder, salt, and an egg. Pretty standard baking ingredients, nothing too crazy. Then, I followed the ...
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