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Fundamentals

How to Peel Hazelnuts

January 25, 2012 31 comments

A simple technique to remove the skins from hazelnuts.

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How To Measure Flour

October 19, 2011 53 comments

A discussion and simple guide on how to accurately measure flour without the use of a digital scale.

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How to Bring Butter and Eggs to Room Temperature

August 31, 2011 68 comments

A simple guide on how to bring butter and eggs to room temperature.

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I’m on a pretty serious cherry kick, meaning I have a bag on hand at all times. And although eating them by the fistful is certainly satisfying, I’ve decided to use this gorgeous summer fruit for more than just snacking. First I made Frozen Cherry Mojitos that were knock your socks off good and I [...]

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Fundamentals: Standard Baking Flours

May 10, 2011 43 comments

If you’re just getting started in baking, or even if you’ve been baking a while but never ventured…

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Fundamentals: How to Toast Nuts

April 11, 2011 19 comments

Nuts on their own are a delicious and satisfying snack. But when it comes to baked goods and…

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Simple No Knead Pizza Dough

April 6, 2011 80 comments

Last weekend we went to a local pizza restaurant that supposedly has the “best” deep dish pizza outside of Chicago. I hate deep dish pizza.

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Fundamentals: Simple Microwave Lemon Curd

March 1, 2011 48 comments

I am a big fan of all things lemon, so as spring creeps its way through Ohio, I thought I’d try and speed along the process with a week full of delectable lemon posts. First on the agenda is this recipe for simple lemon curd. If you have never made lemon curd before, it’s a [...]

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Fundamentals: Simple Homemade Truffles

February 9, 2011 28 comments

What chocolate lover wouldn’t be thrilled with rich, decadent truffles for Valentine’s Day? Instead of heading to the nearest chocolate shop, pick up a few items from the market and make these homemade chocolate truffles with your own two hands! There is something really special about being able to create a delicious and meaningful Valentine’s [...]

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Homemade Chili and Taco Seasoning

February 3, 2011 30 comments

Do you ever find yourself in the middle of cooking dinner and realize that you’re out of a key ingredient? This happened to me about three years ago when I was in the middle of making a huge pot of chili. After searching my pantry for a nonexistent envelope of chili seasoning, I had to [...]

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Fundamentals: Buttercream Frosting

January 23, 2011 63 comments

One of the most common questions that I get from my readers is about buttercream frosting, so I figured this would be the perfect topic for my second Fundamentals post. Although I have made several types of buttercream frosting recipes, the recipe I am going post is by far my favorite due to its flavor, [...]

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Fundamentals: How to Make Homemade Caramel Sauce

January 12, 2011 64 comments

Today is the beginning of a new recipe series I’m dubbing Fundamentals. I get a lot of emails from new bakers asking for basic recipes, tips, and product recommendations that will get them started with their newly acquired baking addiction. While I can’t guarantee rock star status, I can provide you with some practical tips [...]

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