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...

Okay, folks, let’s talk about my little adventure with a hand crank flour sifter. I’ve been getting into baking lately, you know, trying to be all domestic and stuff. And every recipe kept saying “sift your flour!” So, I figured I needed a sifter. I didn’t want one of those squeeze-handle ones – seemed like a recipe for a hand cramp. I wanted the old-school,...

Okay, so I’ve been on this sourdough journey for a while, and I always feel bad throwing away the discard. You know, that portion you remove before feeding your starter? It feels so wasteful! So, I went on a mission to find ways to use it, and let me tell you, this sourdough discard sweet bread recipe is a game-changer. Getting Started First, I pulled...

Okay, so I’ve been seeing these amazing chocolate decorations on cakes lately, the kind that look way too good to eat. I decided, “Hey, I wanna try that!” So, I did. And let me tell you, it was… an experience. A delicious, sometimes frustrating, ultimately rewarding experience. First, I gathered my stuff. You know, the basics: chocolate (I went with dark, because, yum), some parchment...

Okay, so I saw this question online about using oil-based food coloring in royal icing, and I was like, “Hmm, I’ve always wondered that myself!” I usually stick to gel colors, but I had some oil-based ones from a cake decorating project, so I figured, why not give it a shot? Here’s how it went down: The Experiment Begins First things first, I whipped up...

Okay, so I’ve been meaning to try out some recipes from “Sugar and Company” for ages. Their stuff always looks so good, you know? Finally got around to it this weekend, and let me tell you, it was a bit of an adventure! First Attempt: The Chocolate Chip Cookies I started with what I thought would be the easiest: their classic chocolate chip cookies. I...

Okay, here’s my blog post about experimenting with King Arthur All-Purpose Flour, focusing on its protein content: So, I’ve been on this baking kick lately, trying to really nail my sourdough. And everyone keeps going on about protein content in flour, and how important it is. I’d been using whatever all-purpose flour was on sale, but I finally decided to grab a bag of King...

Okay, so I’ve been seeing these freeze-dried desserts all over my TikTok, and I finally caved. I mean, who can resist astronaut ice cream, right? I decided to take the plunge and try making some myself. It seemed like a fun weekend project. Getting Started First, I gathered my supplies. Obviously, I needed a freeze dryer. I don’t own one of those fancy home models,...

Okay, folks, let’s talk about this cheesecake adventure I embarked on. I’ve always loved a good cheesecake, but I wanted to try something a little different. The idea? Crust on both the top and bottom. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey, but totally worth it. The Prep Work First things first, I gathered my ingredients. We’re talking graham crackers, butter,...

Okay, so I decided to try making Carr’s Whole Wheat Crackers at home. I love those things, but they can be a bit pricey, so I figured, why not give it a shot myself? Getting Started First, I needed to gather all my ingredients. It’s a pretty simple list, actually: Whole wheat flour (obviously!) Some all-purpose flour, just a bit Salt Sugar – just a...