I can’t believe that I am heading into the third week of my baking camp for kids already. The time has really flown by!! The first two weeks always start with middle schoolers and the last week is all about high schoolers. This is my 16th summer running this baking course (or camp as I like to refer to […]
Bread crumbs or French toast are the go to things to do with leftover bread. I get that, but whenever I have some leftover bread I love to make croutons out of it. Croutons are so easy to make and taste one hundred percent better than the store bought ones. There really is no comparison! Homemade croutons can really
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This is my favorite time of the year, and it is not just because school is out and the days are long and lazy. Soon it will be the start of my Baking Program for kids. It is really a camp for those who are serious enough to be knee high in dough for a week. I have been teaching this
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Did you ever wonder why dark clothing makes you feel warmer than lighter clothing? Dark colors do not radiate energy back. They absorb it instead. Did you ever wonder why I am writing about clothing on a baking website?? Dark things, whether they are clothes or baking pans, behave the same. Baked goods that are baked in
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I get that summer is all about grilling hotdogs, hamburgers, steaks, and chops, but grilling takes on a whole new twist when you grill your pizza crust! In one single swoop you can please anyone! Meat and non-meat eaters alike. A pizza can be an app or a meal. Just use your imagination!! Your guests can even make
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In my opinion the best part of a pie is the crust. The crunchy, buttery, flakes just falling apart as my fork cuts into the crust really excites me! I have been known to not allow guests to actually eat my pie until they see those pretty flakes and appreciate them. Did you ever wonder what creates that flakiness
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I am going to offer some sound advice now. Be sure to take advantage of all that summer has to offer! If you haven’t been to a farmer’s market recently or even a grocery store where local farmers’ wares are showcased take a look. The fruits and vegetables are GORGEOUS!!! Especially this time of year. Peaches, nectarines
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I was recently invited to the house of good friends for dinner, and as always, I volunteered to bring the dessert. I really had a lot of fun creating a new riff on the s’more, and then one of my friends who shall remain nameless, took it to new heights (in flames) I should say. First, I made homemade graham cookies
Individual Baked Alaskas Makes 6 Mini Baked Alaskas Ingredients: 6 brownie circles (homemade or store bought) cut out with a 3 inch diameter cookie cutter 6 scoops of your favorite ice cream 4 large egg whites, room temperature ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup granulated sugar In the bowl of an electric mixer using
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In the summer time, as a little girl, I would stay with my grandma Etta and my grandpa Jack in their camp near Lake Luzerne. I can shut my eyes and still see and smell the memories. The wonderful scent from the pine trees and the delicious smells wafting from grandma’s kitchen. Swimming, long walks around the lake and
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