Okay, so the other day I had this HUGE craving for sticky toffee pudding. You know, that warm, gooey, decadent dessert? I just had to have it. But I didn’t feel like baking a whole thing myself, so I went on a mission to find where I could buy a really good one. The Search Begins First, I checked my usual grocery store. You know,...

Okay, so I saw this crazy thing online about edible butter candles, and I just had to try it. I mean, a candle you can eat? Come on! That’s just begging for a weekend project. So, here’s how my little experiment went down. The Great Butter Candle Experiment First, I gathered my stuff. I grabbed: Some butter, obviously. I used unsalted because I figured I...

Okay, so I’ve been seeing these super cute cakes made with silicone molds all over Instagram, and I had to try it. I’m no pro baker, but I figured, how hard could it be? Turns out, it’s not that hard, but there are definitely some things I learned along the way. Here’s my little adventure: Getting Started First, I bought a silicone cake mold. I...

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get into some serious baking and decorating lately. You know, make those cakes and cookies that look like they came straight out of a fancy bakery? I figured a good food coloring kit was essential, so I grabbed one online. Nothing too crazy, just a basic set with a bunch of different colors. First thing I did was, of...

Okay, here’s my blog post about egg beaters, written in the style you requested: So, I’ve been trying to eat a little healthier lately, and that means cutting back on things, like whole eggs every morning. I saw these “egg beaters” things at the store and figured, why not give ’em a shot? I grabbed a carton to see the nutrition details. The Experiment Begins...

Okay, so I’ve been on this baking kick lately, and I’ve been experimenting with different flours. I kept hearing about how the protein content of flour can really affect your baked goods, so I decided to dive into the “protein content king,” King Arthur All-Purpose Flour, and see what all the fuss was about. First, I grabbed a bag of King Arthur All-Purpose Flour. I...

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 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 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 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...