Once upon a time, back when we were starting the business, we decided we needed to find out just how good our measuring cups really were. After all, we were […]
The local school district was sponsoring a science fair and they asked me to do a kitchen demonstration; one that demonstrated a principle of science. I chose buttermilk syrup. They […]
Pancake syrup is sugar syrup made with flavors, juice, or maple. Candy popcorn is made with a sugar syrup cooked to the softball stage. Why not cook a pancake syrup […]
Note: This article was edited from A Baker’s Guide to Chocolate, a volume from The Free Kitchen Library. Click to see how to get your Free Kitchen Library with ten […]
“Best peanut brittle ever,” is what several customers in the store said. Of course, “free” makes it go a long ways toward “best” but it is very good brittle. The […]
This is a traditional gingerbread made with robust spices—most notably, ginger—and molasses. We think the flavor is just right but you can reduce the ginger if you like. A tangy […]
GET THESE SYRUPS! Make the best drinks of the summer. Fill a tall glass with ice cream, add little soda pop, then drizzle a dessert syrup on top. Make the […]
Why are some cookies then and crisp and others, thick and cake-like? It’s a structural question and cookie structure is primarily determined by: The sugar The flour The eggs There […]
These rich biscuits are quick and easy to make. The secret ingredient is cottage cheese. The addition of fresh chives gives the biscuit a full-bodied flavor. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose […]
This is a classic butter-based biscuit recipe with nuts added and made just a little sweeter than most. It works marvelously well with a soup and for breakfast served with […]
Chicken is so versatile. This recipe calls for pairing the chicken with a cornbread dressing that is loaded with nuts and apple bits. You can use any leftover cornbread. We […]
You make these biscuits just as you would biscuits made with butter or shortening. The principles are the same. We think you will like the extra richness of the cream […]
In this recipe, acidic buttermilk reacts with baking soda, an alkaline, to make tall light biscuits. You still should be able to taste a bit of the buttermilk. Ingredients 3 […]
Biscuits can be made with sour cream instead of buttermilk. Sour cream is acidic like buttermilk and will react with baking soda. Unlike buttermilk, sour cream is high in fat […]
In this mix, acidic buttermilk reacts with baking soda, an alkaline, to make tall light biscuits. You still should be able to taste a bit of the buttermilk. Editor’s notes: […]
What makes this easy is the lemonade concentrate. Add water, pureed strawberries, and maybe some strawberry flavor and you’re done. If you want it carbonated, add dry ice. Carbonating your […]