Okay, so I was messing around with some crossword puzzles the other day, and I came across this clue: “egg beater.” I was scratching my head, thinking, “What could it be?” This got me digging. I started by searching online for crossword answers. I found that there are lots of answers for this clue, and they appear in many daily crossword puzzles. I scoured through...

Okay, so the other day, I decided to give these Better Made Honey Cheese Puffs a try. I mean, I’d seen ’em around, heard the kids talkin’ about ’em, figured why not see what the fuss is all about. First off, I went out and grabbed a bag – well, actually, I ended up getting one of those eight-pack deals. 2.375 ounces each, you know,...

Okay, so I wanted to make some pizzas at home. I thought, how hard could it be? Turns out, it’s not just about the dough and the toppings. You need some tools to make life easier. One thing I really struggled with was moving the pizza from the counter to the oven. That’s where the idea of getting a large pizza spatula, or a pizza...

Alright, folks, let’s talk about fruitcake. Yeah, you heard me right, fruitcake. It’s that time of year, and I just had to figure out which store-bought fruitcake is actually worth your money. I’ve always been kind of into the Claxton Fruit Cake, you know, the one that’s like a brick of sweetness, totally packed with nuts and fruit. But I thought, hey, maybe there’s something...

Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to get into the Christmas spirit, and what better way than to make some festive cookies? I decided to buy some cute Christmas cookie cutters to make the process even more fun. I hopped online and started my search. I ended up on a popular online retailer and was immediately overwhelmed by the choices. So many cute shapes! There were...

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try out some new dessert spots, and I had this idea to specifically look for Black-owned businesses. It’s important to me to support local entrepreneurs, especially those from underrepresented communities. Plus, I just love a good dessert, you know? I started with a simple search online. I looked for “Black-owned desserts” in my area, and I was pleasantly surprised...

So, I decided to make a bunny cake today. I found this cute bunny cake mold online and thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I’m no professional baker, you know, just doing it for fun. I’ve always loved those cute bunny cakes you see around Easter, and this year I thought I would just try it out. First, I got all my ingredients ready....

Okay, so I got this silicone bread mold a while back, and I thought I’d share my experience with it. It’s been a real game-changer in my bread-making routine. I used to use those metal pans, and the bread always stuck or came out weird shapes. Not fun. This silicone thing though, it’s different. First off, I gave it a good wash. Just filled my...

So, the other day I was cooking, and I got to wondering about how many calories are in vegetable oil. I mean, I use it all the time, but I never really thought about it, you know? So, I decided to do a little digging and figure it out. First, I grabbed a measuring cup and filled it with vegetable oil. Then, I checked the...

Okay, guys, so today I tried my hand at baking a fruit cake with orange slices, and let me tell you, it was quite the adventure! I’ve always been a bit intimidated by baking, but I saw this recipe online that looked simple enough, so I thought, why not? First off, I gathered all my ingredients. The recipe called for a bunch of basic stuff...