Normally, I tend to be a little like Alton Brown when it comes to kitchen utensils. Even if I have a gadget that's "perfect" for a certain task, I'll usually just use something simple that works for everything. There are, however, a few exceptions. here are two of them: A scoop for cookie dough. I finally broke down and bought one a few months ago, and I absolutely love it! I ...
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Tuesday’s Tip: Really Pretty Red Icing
I have always hated making red icing...or should I say "trying to make red icing"? The color never seemed to come out right...until now. Thanks to Bridget I now not only know how to make royal icing, I know how to make it red, and the simple secret is: Americolor Super Red Gel Coloring. It works so quickly, adds no funny flavor...I love it! Really, if you need to dye something ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Cream of Chicken Soup
This weekend, as I was making a wonderful chicken pie recipe, I did something I've been wanting to do for a long time: I made my own cream of chicken soup. I knew it was a fairly simple thing to do but just had never taken the time to do so, even though I really don't like using the stuff in a can. Why? Because I can smell the salt, for one thing. Canned condensed soups have more sodium than ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Easy (Last-Minute!) Chocolate Treats
\ Happy Valentine's Day! I know today's the day because I made the mistake of going to Wal-Mart...crazy. Also, the pink tint on my fingers from making cookies for my daughters' class is a tell-tale sign. As is the brand-new copy of Pioneer Woman's cookbook that I found with two Cadbury Fruit & Nut bars in the driver's seat of my car this morning. Yep. My husband knew it was Valentine's ...