Baking Basics… Just in Time for the Holidays

It’s that time of year again… a time when my kitchen is an utter disaster, but the house smells utterly delicious. A time when even self-professed non-bakers fire up the oven, roll up their sleeves and start sifting flour and separating eggs with a vengeance. Ah, yes, Christmas time. The cookies, the bars, the fruitcake and pies… it’s enough to make your teeth twinge. And if you make it an annual ritual to bake your very best once a year (during the holiday season like me) then you might benefit from the following baking reminders… just in case: Don’t Forget … Continue reading

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Two Days from Today

Two more days! The time went by fast, didn’t it? So, how much do you have left to do? I’m feeling pretty good about things. Here’s my game plan for today: Food Prep Getting as much food ready as possible in advance will make the big day less stressful. Start by chopping, cutting, slicing, and dicing any veggies you’ll need for salads, stuffing, veggie trays, relish trays, and the like. Put your trays together and make any dips. Prepare garnishes and store them in covered containers. Another helpful idea is to measure out ingredients you’ll need on Thanksgiving and store … Continue reading