What is the best way to make rolls ahead, but when re-heating them, still get the fresh baked bread aroma in the kitchen?...
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I'm making two batches of cookies that I'm bringing home for Thanksgiving. One is a maple cookie, one is ginger. They are both roll/cut-out types, and I want to get started on them today. Is it best to freeze the...
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I was told to bake cupcakes for Thanksgiving at a friends house. I already know what kind I'm gonna make, but I'm not sure how to decorate them. I was thinking candied violets. Is there anything a little more "thanksgivingy"...
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Thanksgiving is upon us and this is my first year as "head cook". I want to make a pie crust from scratch (for pumpkin pie of course!) but I have heard its a tricky endeavor. Does anyone have a foolproof...
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Welcome to the Weekend Cook and Tell. Every Wednesday we sift through the food sections of various national newspapers to create a weekend cooking project. We hope you will cook along with us and share your experiences, recipes, and photos...
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I just recently tried a new apple variety for me: rubinette. They are delicious. Has anyone tried baking with them? I'd like to try them in a pie and am curious what others have experienced with different types of apples....
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i made a large batch of sourdough starter about 6 months ago (or more?). i put it in to two jars and it's been in the fridge since then. what is the best way to bring it back to life...
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I am curious, as to why I have to throw out perfectly good starter in the feeding process. If I start out small enough, (I don't have to start with a cup of flour and one of water), could I...
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This isn't one of those silly polls. A friend who does catering but doesn't bake has asked me to do some cake baking for her. We're not talking wedding or birthday cakes with fondant and intricate piping. These would be...
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I recently tried a cookie recipe that I followed to the tee. It warned about spreading, but didn't address how to fix or prevent the problem. The cookies turned out tasty, but the size of my hand/face instead of my...
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