When orchestrating a yummy Yuletide gift of festive Christmas cookies, presentation is just as important as taste! Don’t just make an abundance of holiday goodies, only to plunk your peppermint meringues, peanut butter kisses, and pfeffernusse on a plain white paper plate for gifting to the hunky UPS man or the foxy FedEx delivery guy. …
You do not have to be a fan of Guinness to toss one back this St. Patrick’s Day. You can be a fan of cake. There are many ways to enjoy the nice dark drink in honor of the “Kiss me I’m Irish” holiday coming up this March. The Ireland: Guinness Cake (1) is a …
It can be a lot of fun to decorate cookies, cakes and cupcakes of different colors and varieties. They can be considered as work of art since they include baking skills and techniques that can bring out the happiness of guests and family members. Being able to see smiles and hear hearty laughters while your …
I love to bake. I love to mix together flour and eggs and sugar and create a rich, creamy batter. I love to watch the batter slowly pour its way into a metal baking pan before popping it in the oven. I love the sweetness of the batter on my tongue as I lick the …
A person can have a kitchen cabinet full of aromatic herbs and aromatic spices, but they are of little value when the cook does not know where to use them. What tastes good in one dish can literally ruin another. Consult this usage guide when wondering how specific herbs are used in cooking, and experiment …