Archive for the ‘Baking’ Category

Chocolate Crinkles

June 17, 2010 | Posted as Baking, Chocolate, Cookie Recipes at 9:39 pm | Comments »

So I’ll admit to a wee bit of food snobbery. Blessed with mad baking skills myself and a husband who cooks like a Michelin chef, I can eat “five-star”-style at home almost anytime I like. And the truth is that Chocolate Crinkle Cookies- or simply “Crinkles”- is one of the things I used to turn [...]

Tips for Painless Breadmaking

May 3, 2010 | Posted as Baking at 9:02 am | Comments »

In my last post, I sang the praises of my favorite Crocs shoes for baking, which never fail to ensure that my legs and feet are taken care of during particularly grueling baking marathons. What I didn’t pay enough attention to, apparently, was what all the kneading was doing to my back and shoulders. Until [...]

My Favorite Baking Shoes

May 1, 2010 | Posted as Baking, Kitchen Smarts at 10:27 pm | (1) Comment »

I’ve just prepared two loaves of bread. Because my heavy-duty mixer is off being repaired, I did it the old-fashioned way- by hand, kneading for half an hour, blasting Nirvana on the kitchen speakers to get my mind off the burning in my arms. My hands are sore, my back is aching- yet my legs [...]

Make It Yourself: Lemon Meringue Pie

April 26, 2010 | Posted as Baking, Pie at 4:59 pm | (2) Comments »

lemon meringue pie from Crestock Royalty Free Images Mmm… pie. Is there anything a slice of pie won’t fix? I’ve always felt that pie- good pie- is one of the best man-made inventions ever. I’m particularly fond of cold pie- taken straight from the chiller, often sans plate, eaten directly from the pie pan with [...]

Salted Caramel Swiss Meringue Buttercream

April 17, 2010 | Posted as Baking, Caramel at 6:04 pm | (3) Comments »

Photo from rosy outlook Those of you who love the divine combination of salty and sweet can rejoice: this frosting, which is rich yet light and sweet yet not cloyingly so, is what you’ve been looking for. It’s Swiss Meringue Buttercream, delicious all on its own, but made amazing with some salted caramel. The latter [...]