While there are infinite variations on how to make muffins and quick-breads, there are some fundamental rules, tips, and tweaks that can help you lock down how to make these simple yet sometimes elusive sweet treats. Many of the tips below actually encompass all baking, but I have tweaked them to be more geared towards…
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Food Facts: Is Your Reduced-Sodium Diet Bland and Boring? Eleven Natural Substitutes to Help You Not Miss Salt
I confess; I consume way too much sodium. Some people have a sweet tooth; I have a salt tooth. My husband once joked that I could probably measure my blood pressure in psi. So, I’m the last one to judge others for having to cut back on their sodium intake. This post isn’t going to…
A Valentine’s Day Love Note to My Readers
For anyone who’s been reading my blog for any length of time (hi to both of you! 😉) you may have noticed that since the Christmas holidays have passed, I’ve reduced the number of baking and sweets recipe posts somewhat in favour of more cooking recipes, using up pantry staples, tips on how to stretch…
Back to Basics: Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings
Anyone who has ever cooked or baked a recipe (let’s hope that’s everyone who is reading this blog) has used an herb, spice or seasoning in its construction. These additions add aroma, colour, flavour, and sometimes even texture to a meal, and can elevate the ho-hum to something divine. In this Back to Basics post,…
Info Post: Sugar and other Strangers
Hey there! As some of you may or may not know, 2015 has been a year of monumental change and upheaval in the BirdHouse, and for better or worse, we Birdies have been greatly affected by those changes. One of these new realities is that my beloved husband was recently diagnosed with a lifelong condition…
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