by Brian | Nov 6, 2013 | Cookie Jar, Recipes
Biscotti come in various forms. Some are so hard you could use them to pave a freeway. And some are just perfect. These are delightfully perfect. And, they have a double life. This recipe calls for all-purpose flour. If you have family or friends with...
by Brian | Oct 30, 2013 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Buttermilk by Debbie Moose expounds the wonderful array of flavors that can be spiked with the bright tang of buttermilk. Here’s her recipe for pound cake, now boosted with buttermilk flavor. You can eat this on its own, put a lemon or vanilla icing on top, or...
by Brian | Oct 24, 2013 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
This is different kind of brownie recipe. No mix master, no stack of bowls to clean. It’s all done in a single saucepan. Most importantly this recipe employs much less flour than normal — so the result is a moderately thin and very fudgy brownie. Very fudgy. I do like...
by Brian | Oct 16, 2013 | Cookbook Review
The press release for the brand new Better Homes and Gardens Baking begins with “Whether novice or pro,…” That is the perfect summary for this very accomplished all-in-one baking tome. Baking is an encyclopedia covering literally every aspect of home baking. It’s the...
by Brian | Oct 1, 2013 | Recipes
There are things I just always confuse: baking powder versus baking soda. Gee, I wonder why those buttermilk biscuits failed? I’m always confused about concrete versus cement. One contains the other, but which is which? Right now there is a rumbling noise...
