“Top Ten” lists: Tips and Tricks for Making Perfect Muffins and Quickbreads Every Time

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…

Top Tips: Choosing the Right Bakeware

Not all Baking Pans are the Same Whether you’re a fan of your ceramic stoneware baking dishes handed down from your grandmother, or prefer the quick and inexpensive convenience of metallic nonstick pans, there’s a reason to consider what type of bakeware to use for the dish you’re making. Choosing the right type of baking…

Top Ten List: Introduction to Chai (8th of 10)

Since a Top Ten list would make this blog post too long, I’m splitting the posts up into ten individual posts, showcasing one spice at a time. I will keep the intro below for each post to maintain continuity. Everyone has their own favourite spices that they tend to use almost exclusively in all of…

Top Ten List: Introduction to Cloves (7th of 10)

This is a little bit of an odd Top Ten list, but I thought I’d take you through my baking cupboard (yes, I have an entire cupboard dedicated solely to baking supplies…um, and another cupboard…and a 4-tier rolling rack…but I digress). Since a Top Ten list would make this blog post too long, I’m splitting…

Top Ten List: Introduction to Cinnamon (6th of 10)

This is a little bit of an odd Top Ten list, but I thought I’d take you through my baking cupboard (yes, I have an entire cupboard dedicated solely to baking supplies…um, and another cupboard…and a 4-tier rolling rack…but I digress). Since a Top Ten list would make this blog post too long, I’m splitting…

Top Ten List: Introduction to Nutmeg and Mace (3&4 of 10)

This is a little bit of an odd Top Ten list, but I thought I’d take you through my baking cupboard (yes, I have an entire cupboard dedicated solely to baking supplies…um, and another cupboard…and a 4-tier rolling rack…but I digress). Since a Top Ten list would make this blog post too long, I’m splitting…