Baking Basics

Yeast is a one-celled fungus that aids baking by converting starch and sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol, causing bread to expand or rise. (See Reference 1) There are a number of different...

Bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking soda, is common in many kitchens, restaurants and bakeries. Aside from being a versatile and gentle cleaning agent, bicarbonate of soda's most important...

Layered mixes in a jar are cute holiday gifts. You can make almost any recipe into a layered "in a jar" recipe. Muffins, breads, cookies, pie crust, brownies, and beverage mixes all make...

Recipe cards are treasures. They serve not only as convenient way to organize your recipes and keep them close at hand, but as a keepsake to be passed down to future generations. As such, you may...

Eating vegan can be challenging when eggs and dairy seem to be ingredients in almost every recipe. Fortunately, there are some easy substitutes that you can use to make the foods you love that...

As more people cook their meals at home, they are probably reaching for their favorite recipe cards and cookbooks. Since cooking can get messy, here are some ideas that will help you organize your...

A brownie cookbook is a great way to create a collection of the best brownie pictures and recipes. You can collect these from the Internet, friends, family, and any recipes you invent on your own....

Recently I searched dozens of sites online looking for a recipe for a chocolate applesauce cake that I remembered from childhood. Along with my recipe, I found some great sites that had vintage...

I love making all kinds of cookies to give out as gifts on the holidays. I have my favorites that I make for every holiday season and then some that I try for the first time that year. I make up...

Baking Christmas cookies is a favorite holiday pastime for many people. Unfortunately, there are so many recipes out there that call for expensive ingredients. That means baking cookies can...

Health conscience bakers can easily substitute applesauce for vegetable oil, trimming the fat and calories in recipes. Visit your local grocery store, or retail store that sells applesauce and...

Do you or one of your family members have an allergy to eggs? Having an egg allergy in the family can make the world of baking seem impossible. Almost every baked goods recipe calls for eggs or...

So how many recipes books do you have? If you are like most people you have shelves full and in each book a recipe or two that you like.. right? So imagine the time it takes to run through each...

We've all had that wintery, rainy afternoon where the kids were bored and looking for something to do. Somehow they end up helping you cook and the spontaneous day of cooking together is born. Why...

Buckwheat is an interesting flour with a nutty taste and high nutritional value. It is high in fiber, amino acids, protein and vitamin B. Buckwheat is also gluten free so it is a great substitute...

Whether you have celiac disease, have gluten sensitivity, or are just looking to bake with something different, you can bake without wheat flour. It can be confusing at first since almost all...

Panicked because you were supposed to bring something to the potluck and you didn't stop by the store? Take a look in your cupboards and see if you can make something up in a hurry, using the...

Ever get frustrated trying to find your favorite recipe because it's on a 3 by 5 card buried somewhere in a stack of various sized sheets of paper? Here's a simple way to create an index system to...