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As a Chef Instructor who teaches cooking classes to many different audiences, I try to stay abreast of current dietary trends and food preferences so I can accommodate the needs of my clients. Over the past few years, I have noticed an ever-increasing trend towards gluten-free diets. In order to understand why this is happening, […] Baking S.O.S. says: I have been working with the administration, staff, and fellow parents in my children’s school district for many months to make changes to the Health & Wellness policy for the entire school district. One of the topics that concerns many parents is the excessive amount of candy, sugary cupcakes and desserts served […] Baking S.O.S. says: I have received numerous questions and comments on one particularly tricky problem: Cupcake liners (or papers) have a tendency to separate from the cupcakes after they are baked. Unfortunately, there is no one perfect solution to this problem. But through much trial and error, I and others in the baking community have […] I read a newspaper article recently about Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. In the article, a woman was attempting to make pancakes from scratch for the first time in her life. She didn’t know how to make pancakes that didn’t come from a box mix. Unfortunately, her experience represents that of most Americans. I want to […] A friend requested raspberry recipes after she picked 7 pounds of fresh raspberries. I tested and loved this recipe, which I modified slightly from the original recipe by Elinor Klivans published in the “Washington Post” Food section (2001). Raspberry Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting Yield: 12 cupcakes
[…] One of my philosophies I espoused on my home page is this: We can learn from our mistakes. No matter how much knowledge I have between my culinary education and professional work experiences, there is always room to learn more. . . AND to make more mistakes! Recently, I took a gamble when buying ingredients […]
My entry for CupcakeCampColumbus Originally uploaded by chefrb Perhaps you have noticed that cupcakes are all the rage lately? I don’t know exactly WHY we are strangely drawn to cupcakes. . . perhaps it is our inner-child seeking comfort in foods that remind us fondly […] |
What Baking S.O.S. is making for Thanksgiving: Challah Apple Stuffing
Last year, I was invited to a very special Thanksgiving celebration with Jewish friends in our neighborhood: it was called Thanksgivukkuh because the first day of Hannukkah coincided with Thanksgiving for the first time in centuries (and it won’t happen again for another 70,000 years, so this was a once-in-a-lifetime celebration!).
Thanksgivukkah was observed by […]