My Little Adventure for Whipping Cream Okay, so the other day, I got this urge, you know? I really wanted to whip up a fancy dessert for the family, something that needed that lovely, fluffy topping. And guess what? My fridge was totally empty of whipping cream. Zero. Nada. My first thought was, “Alright, the big supermarket downtown, ‘MegaFood Emporium,’ they gotta have it.” That’s...

So, Christmas was coming up, and I had this idea to try my hand at some gluten-free desserts. It wasn’t for me, really, but we had a couple of folks coming over who needed to avoid gluten, and I wanted them to have something nice too. You know how it is, you want everyone to feel included. Getting Started with the Gluten-Free Plan First thing...

So, I got my hands on this heritage high gluten flour a little while back. Been hearing folks talk about it, you know, how it’s supposed to be different, maybe better for certain bakes. I figured, why not, I’ll give it a shot and see what all the fuss is about. My First Goof-Ups First thing I did, like probably a lot of people would,...

Alright, so I finally got around to using those heart-shaped molds I’d been hoarding. You know how it is, you buy these things with grand plans, and then they just sit in the cupboard. Well, I had a bit of free time and thought, why not? Let’s see if these things are actually any good or just another gimmick. Getting The Molds Ready First things...

So, I decided to give making a pie crust with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour a go. Not their specific pie crust mix, mind you, but their all-purpose gluten-free baking flour. I’d heard mixed things about gluten-free crusts, mostly that they’re a pain, so I figured I’d see for myself. What I Got Together Pretty standard stuff, really. Here’s what I pulled out: The...

So, I had a hankering for some decent sandwich cookies, you know, the kind with a creamy middle. Figured I’d try my hand at making both vanilla and chocolate ones, just to see how they’d turn out. Not those store-bought things, but proper homemade ones. Getting the Doughs Ready First things first, got all the usual suspects out: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and...

Man, you ever get that craving? Sunday morning, I’m all geared up for some awesome pancakes. Flour’s out, sugar, eggs, milk… I reach for the baking powder… EMPTY. Seriously? Just my luck, you know how it is. The one ingredient I didn’t double-check before starting. Classic me. So, there I am. Pancake batter half-mixed, staring into the abyss of a flat, sad breakfast. My kid’s...

Alright, so I’ve been seeing this heavy whipping cream cinnamon roll thing floating around, and you know me, I’m always up for trying out these “hacks.” Sometimes they’re a total bust, but sometimes, just sometimes, you find a real gem. I was a bit skeptical, I gotta admit. I mean, canned cinnamon rolls are, well, canned cinnamon rolls. Pretty straightforward. How much could some cream...

Alright, let me tell you about this reusable baking paper journey I’ve been on. For ages, I was stuck in the same old rut, you know? Every time I wanted to bake something, it was the same dance: reach for the roll of parchment paper, tear off a sheet, use it once, and then into the bin it went. It felt like I was constantly...

Alright, so I found myself with some bread that was, let’s say, past its prime for sandwiches. You know how it gets – a bit stiff, a bit sad. Couldn’t just chuck it, that’s not how I roll. Then it hit me: almond bread pudding. I had a bag of those flaked almonds staring at me from the pantry shelf every time I opened it,...