“Is there ever a good time of day to host a children’s party ?” you may be asking yourself. If so, you are not alone. Picking the right time of day to host a party can be tricky stuff. With so many different variables in place, picking the right time can be one of the […]
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“Is there ever a good time of day to host a children’s party ?” you may be asking yourself. If so, you are not alone. Picking the right time of day to host a party can be tricky stuff. With so many different variables in place, picking the right time can be one of the […]
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Our cut-out sugar cookie dough can (and should) be made in big batches, frozen and kept on hand at all times. And not just because its easy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion, but because it is incredibly versatile! Here are a few simple ideas for using our Sugar Cookie recipe for everything from […]
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Royal Icing is the professional cookie decorator’s secret weapon. This isn’t a soft spread like most frostings. Royal icing is a mixture of egg whites (or meringue powder) and powdered sugar that colors beautifully, can be piped into elaborate designs, and dries hard. Just make sure your cookies are COMPLETELY cooled before icing. […]
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Before your break out the rolling pin, here are our tips to ensure you will have a batch of perfect dough every time…….. Measure Twice: Our #1 baking rule – make sure you have all you ingredients on hand, read the recipe, and double check your measurements before you start mixing. Sugar cookies have […]
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Once you’ve mastered our Party Perfect Pie Dough, you can bake up a party perfect pie or anyone of this darling treats without a fuss. And if you really want to make things easy on yourself , you can aways purchase store bought dough — we promise we won’t tell anyone. Mini Dutch Apple Pies: Mini […]
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We covered tips for making a party perfect pie, now it is time to talk recipes! There are as many pie crust recipes as there are pies. Some bakers prefer a mixture of fats (butter, lard, and or shortening) for flakiness. Some add vinegar or vodka for a more tender pie. Our recipe is a […]
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Keep It Cool: Work in a cool kitchen. Always use cold butter and ice water when making the dough. Rest the dough in the refrigerator – both after mixing and after rolling out. Chilling the dough allows the gluten in the dough to relax (making the crust tender), and firms up the fat in […]
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We love a beautifully decorated cake but most home bakers don’t have the time or tools to pull off elaborately piped decorations. Here are four ideas for decorating a cake that don’t require a star tip or a piping bag. Idea No.1 | Fringe Cake What You Need: Airheads & Sixlets Candies How To […]
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Let’s be honest here – cake is just a vehicle for frosting. Now that we’ve baked up a couple of beautiful cake layers (or cupcakes) the real work of cake making begins. There are several types of cake frosting including French and Italian butter creams, meringue (often called 7-minute icing, and American style buttercream. American […]
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