Baking Techniques

Ever wondered how those fancy professional bakers have managed to have such a graceful steady hand while piping out those elegant warm messages across a cake in completely flimsy frosting? If...

Cakes are easier to frost and cut when they have spent some time in the freezer. Crumbs are less likely to come off during both frosting and torting, or cutting into layers.

Have you ever wondered how long your homemade cookies will keep? With the holidays around the corner some of us want to get a jump start on our holiday baking, but how soon can we start on the...

Fried apple pies are an unsung treasure of the South. Popular among guests at church picnics, family reunions and small country stores, these handheld pastries are a culinary delight. Crispy...

Homemade biscuits are a welcome addition to any meal. However, not many people are up for whipping up a fresh batch each and every time the desire for biscuits arises. By following a few simple...

OAMC, or Once a Month Cooking, can make it easier and more efficient to menu plan. Not only will it save time and money, but it can help ensure adequate nutrition during busy and stressful times....

Oven roasted tomatoes slowly condense your homegrown tomatoes into a delicious chewy snack. The aroma while roasting will have your mouth watering for these tasty treats, it takes about 3 hours....

Do you want to make a birthday cake for an anime fan? This can be tricky because cake supply stores do not sell cake pans in the shape of most anime characters. By following these steps, you can...

The delicious aroma… ahh my senses tingle, the smell fills my nose, spreading through my office space as the tasty, alluring treats bake in the kitchen. I can almost taste them without one morsel...

I had all of these tomatoes and no canning materials. I am always strapped for cash so I had to improvise. I will explain to you how to freeze tomatoes and freeze in sandwich baggies.

Have you ever wanted to make banana bread but your bananas weren't ripe enough? Follow these steps and your will have ripe bananas overnight.

I am the type of person who likes to make my cakes, cup cakes or deviled eggs look a little fancy. When you use a pastry bag not only is it easier than spoon frosting, but you will get a nice...

Croissants are buttery and flaky pastries that can be served alone as a breakfast treat, combined with sweet flavors for dessert or used to make savory sandwiches. Fresh croissants tend to get...

Fruit pies - those made with apples, peaches, blueberries and other fruits - are best served fresh out of the oven, but this may not always be possible. Luckily, fruit pies freeze well, whether...

Sometimes we make much more cookie batter than we want to bake that same day. Whether it's peanut butter batter, oatmeal batter or chocolate chip, we can put off baking for a day a week or more.

Freeze-drying protects food against spoilage, making freeze-dried foods the favored fare for astronauts, campers and survivalists. The foods must be frozen first and the water content forced to...

A camp omelet is a omelet made with no utensils and eaten with a fork/spoon. This breakfast is easy to make, clean, and makes for a great group activity when camping or on a family reunion. ...

Ever bake WAY too many cookies and not know what to do with them? You can freeze them, I will tell you how!

Freezing yeast is possible and it increases it's shelf life even longer than the expiration date printed on it. You can also put it in the refrigerator. I make a loaf of bread several times a...

The tomatillo is a cousin of the tomato and part of the nightshade family. These small fruits come in colors of green, yellow and purple and are covered in a paper-thin husk. They also get as big...

Just some hints and tips to make your cookie baking experience a pleasant one!

Most of us have busy schedules during the week and preparing food each night for our families can sometimes become a chore. Here is a helpful hint that can cut your cooking time down considerably...

Holidays are synonymous with food, and holiday cookies are present at most households during the holiday season. Many of the seasonal cookie recipes call for colored cookie dough. This is very...

Here's a new use for an old salt shaker. It's a great alternative to buying a flour dredger. Large salt shakers can be the convenient answer to all your baking needs. Follow these tips to make...

It takes major time and effort to make batch after batch of delicious holiday cookies, but only a short amount of time to ruin the look, texture and taste of those otherwise delicious treats if...

Cookies freeze wonderfully if you want to get a jump on your holiday baking or just like to spend one day a month doing your baking.

Rolls maintain their flavor and texture only when they are fresh. A suitable amount of humidity and a good storage area are needed to keep the rolls tasting like they have just been baked. Below...

You have a cake to bake for the dinner party this weekend, and you want it to be the most moist and delicious cake ever- well, here's a simple way to do just that!!!