My empty nest world of scratch baking and chicken scratch
Baking is a science. It is the science of organic chemistry. Unlike cooking, baking requires precision and very careful measuring and mixing, in a specified order, that produces a chemical reaction with the carefully measured ingredients for a certain specific, uniform outcome. There’s no room for adding a little of this and a little of … Read more
This traditional, old-world Italian cookie is commonly presented at Easter and Christmas. This is a tender, buttery, cake-like cookie that is topped with a rich vanilla buttercream icing and then sprinkled with sprinkles of the season – fit for a queen! These cookies are very easy to make. The use of grated orange or … Read more
Everyone has a different perception of the perfect chocolate cake. While I have many favorite chocolate cake recipes, I believe this one pleases the masses. It is a super moist cake with an old fashioned chocolate butter frosting. When my children were younger, I was in search of the perfect chocolate cake and perfect chocolate … Read more