SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, One of the things I love about this time of year is making jams. Because it's just me and my husband at home, my recipes are all small batch and stored in the refrigerator. My favorite of this bunch? The apricot jam. I can eat it by the spoonful. Key Tips for Making Jam Use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature. You can also use the cold plate test, which involves placing a small plate in the freezer and then adding a small...
6 days ago • 1 min read
SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, Have you ever pulled a cake out of the oven, looking all gorgeous, only to have it sink in the middle as it cools? Yeah, me too! This past week I tested a new recipe for strawberry cupcakes and one of the issues I ran into was the first few batches sank in the middle after rising beautifully in the oven. The cause? Not enough leavening (aka baking powder) and too much moisture. But the same thing can happen when you have too much baking...
7 days ago • 1 min read
SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, You all for the next 3 months I am fruit heaven because I love summer fruits and can't get enough. Right now strawberries and rhubarb are in abundance, so I hope you'll try some of these recipes. Strawberry Crumble Bars: When you combine sweet strawberries and a buttery shortbread crust you get this yummy fruity bars. Rhubarb Crumble: This easy dessert features tart rhubarb and a brown sugar crumble. Roasted Strawberries: Roasting...
11 days ago • 1 min read
SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, Sometimes you just feel like a cookie and I've got you covered from a classic chocolate chip cookie to a Japanese inspired matcha shortbread that tastes like a match latte. What's you favorite? STRAWBERRY SUGAR COOKIES These all-natural sugar cookies are soft in the center with crisp edges. You must make these if you love strawberries. MATCHA SHORTBREAD COOKIES A trip to Japan and matcha latte while there convinced me that matcha can be...
12 days ago • 1 min read
SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, This weekend is Memorial Day in the U.S. - a time to pause and honor those who gave everything. It's also a weekend when we gather with the people we love. There's something fitting about baking for the people around your table this time of year. If you're heading into the kitchen this weekend, here are some of my favorite bakes for a gathering. Tart Cherry Pie Bars: Tart cherries and shortbread crust make a dessert that's tart sweet and...
19 days ago • 1 min read
SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, What's better than banana cake, Banana Cupcakes of course! And I've paired them with one my favorite frostings: Vanilla Ermine Frosting. Ermine frosting is light, not too sweet, and has a texture similar to whipped cream. MOIST BANANA CUPCAKES These cupcakes are made using the reverse creaming method so pay attention which produces moist tender cupcakes and helps prevent overmixing. VANILLA ERMINE FROSTING Ermine frosting is vintage...
20 days ago • 1 min read
SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, If you're in the mood for a weekend baking project, here are my recommendations for a weekend of relaxed baking - taking your time and enjoying the project. Homemade Brioche Loaf: I love brioche and it was fun making this recipe. It uses a combination of AP flour and bread flour, but you can use all AP flour if you don't have bread flour. Pecan Cinnamon Rolls: If you love cinnamon rolls try this homemade version made with a tender dough...
25 days ago • 1 min read
SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, One of my favorite recipes for spring and early summer is this small batch Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. Not only does strawberry and rhubarb taste good together, but I think the vanilla extract is what makes this jam taste extra delicious. It's so good, I'm buying bread so I have something to put it on and lately I've been combining it with goat cheese on my toast.🍓 STRAWBERRY RHUBARB JAM MORE STRAWBERRY TREATS STRAWBERRY JAM STRAWBERRY SAUCE...
27 days ago • 1 min read
SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, Whether you're baking for Mother's Day or looking for weekend baking ideas here are some recipes to celebrate the start of strawberry season - my favorite season. Strawberry Shortcake: The first strawberry shortcake is on Mother's Day, if the strawberries are sweet. My recipe features my homemade biscuits, local berries, and whipped cream.🍓 Strawberry Crumble: This easy dessert features sweet strawberries and an almond crumble topping....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read