How to Bake Gingerbread Cookies: Gingerbread Day
National Gingerbread Day is November 21st, and the most amazing aroma should be coming out of your kitchen with this Gingerbread Cookie recipe! The smell of gingerbread is so enticing, you can hardly wait to devour it, and what smells more like Christmas baking? Gingerbread Tips & Info: Gingerbread dough can get a little heavy & dense if too much flour is incorporated into the dough. So, only add as much flour as absolutely...
How to Cook Mincemeat for the Holidays
Not exactly sure what Mincemeat is? Not many people do, but it is a traditional dish made in those regions where the World was colonized British, in general. There are variations in Australia, Canada, USA, northern Europe, Ireland & South Africa. How to Cook Mincemeat: The recipe I’m sharing for my mincemeat is one which yields enough for 6 pies. Tip: If you’re going to go through all of this effort to make mincemeat,...
How to Bake Homemade Baklava: National Baklava Day
National Baklava Day can be so much more amazing with this Homemade Baklava. Baklava is made using phyllo sheets, which are paper-thin pastry used in much of the Middle East & Greece. The ingredients for this most delectable pastry are quite simple, using just flour & water, but it takes some skill to mix, knead & stretch this pastry to obtain that almost see-through result. Tips for Using Phyllo Dough: The store bought...
How to Bake Indian Pudding: National Indian Pudding Day
National Indian Pudding Day is upon us, and if you’ve never had this delicious, native American dessert, it’s something special. This is a warming, hearty dessert it flavors emulating those of pumpkin pie. Indian pudding is a baked dessert wit the baking dish sitting in water, keeping the pudding from drying out & losing its silky texture. How to Bake Indian Pudding: This recipe is definitely a keeper. It’s...
What is a Cappuccino?: National Cappuccino Day
National Cappuccino Day is November 8th, and cappuccino is on the bevy menu. Cappuccino is so named as it calls to mind the color of Capuchin monks, and it is a specialty of Italian bars. Cinnamon & cocoa are not generally sprinkled on top of their cappuccino, though the espresso is topped with steamed or scalded milk. On top of that, silky foam. The coffee, milk & foam are made using equal amounts of each. In the making of...
Chocolate Dipped Almond Crescent Cookies Recipe: Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is a true celebration of flavors! The combination of bittersweet chocolate & almonds is quite wonderful, even though each of them are delicious by themselves. I’m giving you a recipe for Chocolate Dipped Almond Crescent Cookies. How to Bake Chocolate Dipped Almond Crescent Cookies: With their crescents dipped in chocolate, these almond cookies are a delight, especially around...
How to Bake Bread with Raisins: Raisin Bread Month
Raisin Bread Month is here in the month of November, and now you’re thinking to yourself when on Earth the last time you baked a loaf of Raisin Bread at home was. It may have been a while, if I’m guessing correctly. Raisin Information: Raisins are just dried grapes. Muscat grapes, which are generally available near year end, are aromatic, sweet & are ideal to use in baking rich cakes & other confections. The golden...
How to Make Sour Cream Donuts: Buy a Doughnut Day
It’s Buy a Doughnut Day, and if you don’t want to buy one, then I have a fabulous Sour Cream Donuts recipe below for you. The Love Affair with Doughnuts: I don’t often make donuts a part of my regular diet, but sometimes, I get a strong craving for a honey dipped or sugar glazed donut. I feel like if I don’t have one soon, my body simply will not be happy. Donuts are definitely a treat to which can become...
Swedish National Cinnamon Roll Day: How to Bake Cinnamon Rolls
It’s National Cinnamon Roll Day in Sweden, and why not? Ooey, gooey goodness of fresh, soft bread rolled up with cinnamon, raisins and a glaze icing. What’s not to like. Of course, they would love them in Sweden! They’re not difficult to make, so try these rolls out. How to Bake Cinnamon Rolls: Delightful and soft, I have a super tasty cinnamon roll recipe as follows. Type: Bread Recipe Serve with: tea or coffee Prep...
How to Make Great Applesauce: It’s National Apple Month
National Apple Month has arrived, and it’s going to be a delicious month in October. Apples are at their best in the Fall, and it’s a good time to stock up & store them, if you have a fruit cellar or cold room that is dry & dark. It’s best not to store other fresh produce near apples, as they emit a gas that negatively affects other fresh produce. How to Make Applesauce: It’s a great time to make...
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