Gourmet Getaway 2019

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We had a blast at the Women in Business‘ Gourmet Getaway this year! So nice to be part of such a great fundraiser which raises money for scholarships awarded to…

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Regular Unsweetened Cocoa or Dutch-Process Cocoa?

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Not sure which cocoa to use?  Here are some hints: Use regular unsweetened cocoa if your recipe: Has a lot of ingredients Has a large amount of sugar Has ingredients…

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My Apples Turn Brown Too Fast!

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Ever have that problem?  You peel apples to make a delicious pie, clean them, slice them – and right before your eyes they turn brown! You’re not alone.  But there…

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Sugars and Sweetening Agents

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Sugars or sweetening agents are used for the following purposes in baking: 1. To add sweetness and flavor 2. To create tenderness and fineness of texture by weakening the glutens…

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My Cake is Sticking to the Pan!

By shelby

Yes, it happens.  You mix a wonderful cake and put it in the oven and set the timer. And then you go about doing other things around the house.  When the…

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3 Angel Food Cake Secrets

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Ever have the most wonderful angel food cake?  You know, the kind that is light and delicious and, frankly, it’s hard not to eat the entire cake? Well here are…

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Baking Gluten Free

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  If you’ve found out you need to eat gluten free, here’s a great post from the Gluten Free Girl.  And if you’d rather not try to bake gluten free…

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Help! My Cake Turned Out Awful!

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Following are some quick cake baking tips if your cake doesn’t turn out quite right: If your cake falls … The oven wasn’t hot enough The door was opened too…

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4 Basic Mixing Methods – Two-Stage Method

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The Two-Stage Method, also called the Blending Method [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no”…

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4 Basic Mixing Methods – Chiffon Method

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Mixing a cake with the chiffon method involves the folding of whipped egg whites into a batter.  It’s a little like an angel food cake, but much richer because the…

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