Alright, so I gotta tell you about this dessert thing I tried out. “Cultured cream dessert,” sounds fancy, right? Well, it’s actually pretty simple, and honestly, a total game-changer if you’re into creamy, tangy stuff. First off, I grabbed some heavy cream. Not the ultra-pasteurized kind, mind you! You want the good stuff that still has some life in it. Then, I hunted down some...

Okay, so I got hooked on this idea of making things with Portuguese sweet bread dough. Not just the regular loaf, you know, but other stuff too. It all started because I had this really amazing slice somewhere, and store-bought just wasn’t cutting it. I figured, how hard could it be? Famous last words, right? Getting the Dough Right First things first, I had to...

So, I went down a bit of a rabbit hole with lemon juice brands recently. You know, the bottled stuff you grab when you’re too lazy or just can’t find decent fresh lemons. It wasn’t just one brand, mind you. I ended up trying a whole bunch. You got your standard supermarket ones, the slightly fancier organic types, even those little plastic lemon-shaped squirty things....

My Egg Beater Pedal Journey Alright, so I decided to finally switch over to clipless pedals, and everyone kept talking about Egg Beaters, especially for muddy conditions which, let’s be honest, happens a lot around here. Seemed simple enough, less stuff to get clogged up. Got the pedals in the mail. Pulled ’em out of the box. Looked kinda weird, not like the flat pedals...

So, mixing stuff for baking. You’d think it’s simple, right? Grab a bowl, throw things in, stir. But it’s never just one tool, is it? My kitchen setup ended up being a real mix. I started out thinking I just needed the basics. You know, a couple of bowls, measuring cups, spoons. Got myself a whisk because everyone says you need one for eggs and...

Alright, let’s talk about baking! Specifically, my deep dive into British baking ingredients. I’ve always been a fan of shows like “The Great British Bake Off,” and I figured, why not try my hand at it? So, I decided to tackle some classic British recipes, and that meant getting my hands on the right stuff. First things first, the flour. I learned that “plain flour”...

Alright, so yesterday I was messing around in the kitchen, trying to come up with something a little different for my buddies coming over this weekend. I stumbled upon this crazy idea – bread and honey beer! Yeah, sounds weird, I know, but hear me out. Phase One: The Idea Takes Root It all started with a loaf of sourdough I had lying around that...

Okay, let’s talk about this low gluten flour thing. I kept hearing about it, especially for cakes and stuff that are supposed to be really tender. My cakes sometimes came out a bit… well, chewy? Not exactly what you want. So, I figured I’d give this ‘cake flour’ or low gluten stuff a shot. Getting Started – What is this stuff anyway? First, I looked...

Okay, let’s talk about these silicone baking molds for cupcakes. I decided to give them a whirl because, honestly, I was getting tired of dealing with paper liners sometimes – they stick, or you run out right when you need them. Plus, scrubbing my old metal muffin tin is a chore I really don’t enjoy. Getting Started So, I got a set of these colorful...

Alright, so today I finally got around to trying my hand at a matcha castella cake. Been wanting to do this for a while. Getting Started First things first, I pulled out all the ingredients. You know, the usual suspects: eggs, sugar, bread flour (important for castella!), matcha powder, some honey, and a splash of milk. I find getting everything measured and ready makes the...