Baking/Cooking Tips

This originally started as a single post.  Then I discovered so much information, did so much testing, and researched so much that it has now become three posts. This post (Part 2) contains the recipe, instructions, and step-by-step pics for making and decorating them. I highly suggest reading "Part 1: Questions & Answers" first because it has a lot of great info,... Read More

This originally started as a single post.  Then I discovered so much information, did so much testing, and researched so much that it has now become three posts. This post (Part 1) is going to go through all of the questions and answers that pop up during making cake pops. This post is before the actual directions because this info is helpful... Read More

I get a lot of compliments on my recipes. I've also gotten constructive criticism. And some not so constructive, but that's another story. I love the compliments for one reason: I've never just copied someone else's recipe. I've always done research and made adjustments. I've always tested recipes multiple times. Along the way (the way has been three years so... Read More

My husband loves salmon. I dislike the price, but I like a happy husband. And I can admit it tastes pretty good. Especially when I make my “Roast Salmon w/ Bell Pepper-Tomato Vinaigrette.” The only annoyance is those little bones running in a line down the entire fillet. For those who are curious, they’re “floating” bones (aka- not attached to… Read More

As I’ve been learning more about cooking and baking, I’ve discovered that understanding the fundamentals behind recipes is vital. Yes, Pinterest can provide 100 bread recipes. But which one should you use? And if you have a great bread recipe that works….most of the time? What’s going on the other times? So I’ve decided to start a series tentatively titled… Read More