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Basic Cake Mixing Methods

Basic Cake Mixing Methods

Yes, there is more than one way to mix a cake, and depending on the recipe and the resulting cake, it could be firm and dense, light and airy, or coarse and crumbly. Choosing the right recipe will enable you to choose the right cake for 

Cannolis – Fried Italian Specialties

Cannolis – Fried Italian Specialties

Cannolis – they inspire both hunger and fear: hunger as they are crispy tubes filled with a sweetened cream filling, and fear as they have to be made and fried just right or else you’ll end up with a hard, greasy shell. Cannolis are one of those 

Converting temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit, and Back Again

Converting temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit, and Back Again

We all know baking something at the proper temperature is a good thing. But how do you convert a temperture in Celsius if it is in Fahrenheit, or in Fahrenheit if it is Celsius? A simple conversion can be done online through the many different 

Lining a Rectangular Tart Mold

Lining a Rectangular Tart Mold

I recently made a savory tomato tart with mozzerella for the family. Big hit, especially with the kids who have suddenly found anything with fresh tomatoes heaven (last year it was barely edible…). The first thing I did was line the pastry mold with pie