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I am a self-proclaimed home baker. I love baking so much, and I find it to be one of the things that relaxes me and makes me happy. The methodical methods and the end results are so rewarding. But I know how time consuming it is, so over the years, I have found a bunch […]

Why do lactation cookies suck every last drop of moisture from your mouth? Have you ever had a zinc lozenge do that? Lactation cookies are so much worse. Oh, and they come out of the oven the very same pale shade of beige that they entered the oven with. Never a good sign. They often crumble […]

I make a point to do a meal plan every Saturday, and then I grocery shop every Sunday. It took me a while but I finally have my go-to resources for recipes. I feel that we eat pretty healthy, and when I keep an arsenal of tried and true recipes on hand, it’s a lot […]

Ever tried to make a yeast dough? Had less than stellar results? Been too afraid to even attempt it? This is the beginning of a series on raised dough. I hope that this series will help take some of the mystery out of yeast dough, and introduce you to the wonderful smells and flavors that […]

by Mina of Mini Piccolini Sensory play is so important for little children, and baking is a great way to get started. My son Alec spends quite a bit of time with me in the kitchen. Usually he plays on the floor while I prepare our meals, but if he is having trouble entertaining himself, […]