You can make muffins from scratch; it really isn’t very hard. First, you want to read your recipe and become familiar with it even before you start. You have no idea how many people just jump in and start, not realizing what is involved. Next, you want to grab ALL the ingredients and bakeware you […] Read more…
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The Story Behind The Mardi Gras King Cake
It’s Mardi Gras season, which means it’s time to indulge in one of America’s most iconic desserts – the king cake! But what’s the story behind this delicious treat? King Cake’s humble beginnings King Cake is a tradition that dates back centuries. The humble beginnings of the king cake can be traced back to ancient […] Read more…
What You Need In A Basic “Baker’s Kitchen”
There is a lot of discussion about what are the basics you need in kitchen for cooking or baking. Since I tend to specialize in baking, I will discuss that aspect. The one thing I will try to emphasize is to buy the BEST quality that you can afford. This will pay you back in […] Read more…
Piece of Cake – Where to Begin?
I have been baking for quite a number of years. Originally, it began baking for family and friends, now; it is more “business”. Armed with a number of recipes that I have developed over the years, I baked whenever I could for people. Since no one really knew that I baked or made candy outside […] Read more…
“Piece of Cake” Blog Begins
Today begins a new category on my blog about all things “baking” (though I will throw in some candy making). This category titled “Piece of Cake” is to share what I have learned, tips and conversations about the business of baking. There is so much to learn, especially if you are not using a commercial […] Read more…