Why We Love Vanilla Beans For Baking

Vanilla is one of the most important ingredients used by bakers.  Sadly, too many of us rely on bottled vanilla extract or, worse, imitation vanilla extract.  Making your own vanilla extract is easy and you will be amazed by the wonderful flavor that is added to your favorite …

Have You Tried Using Lard In Pie Dough?

Using lard in pie dough is an age old baking technique that is becoming popular again. This is how your grandmother made her pies crusts when baking.  Her pies always ended up with a buttery, lightly browned crust when her recipes called for lard. The Pros and Cons …

Learn A Little About Baking Powder

Do you know the difference between baking powder and baking soda? Does it matter? What exactly does baking powder do when you are baking a cake? Baking Powder and Leavening Agents Baking powder is an ingredient that helps lighten the texture and add volume to baked goods. This …

Using Wooden Spoons For Baking

Experienced bakers almost always utilize wooden spoons for baking. They will have a selection of them in their kitchens and they use them often. While silicone spatulas are favored by quite a few bakers since they are easy to clean, wood spoons are still thought to be essential …