In The Kitchen Helpful Tips

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of letter cakes and desserts decorated with flowers and macarons all over Instagram and Pinterest. They are so pretty and so artistic. While I’m…

How cute are little nest egg cups sitting on top of a cupcake and filled with candy robin eggs? For years I’ve wanted to make them, but never really gave…

Mezze, meze or mazza platters are popular finger foods grazing boards throughout Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and North African countries. Mezze platters can include hot or cold, spicy or savory dishes.…

Inspired by Ina Garten’s large vat of homemade vanilla extract, I decided to start my own vanilla bean extract and see the difference for myself. According to Ina, homemade vanilla…

Sour Orange (aka Seville Orange and Bitter Orange) is widely available throughout the Caribbean and south Florida. This orange is strictly for cooking, you wouldn’t want to drink it. It’s…

According to Merriam-Webster, Spatchcock is defined as a fowl split and grilled immediately after being killed and dressed. This proved to be an efficient way of cooking the fowl and…

Poached eggs are magnificent. They are so versatile – from Eggs Benedict, to a salad or on a burger. You can add a poached egg to just about any meal.…

Chiffonade is a French word meaning little ribbons. This term refers to a slicing technique in which greens and some herbs are cut into long, thin ribbons. Many recipes will…

Julienne is a French cooking term used to describe a method of cutting vegetables into matchsticks. We most commonly see this cut in our beloved French fries, fajitas and salads.…

Have you ever started a recipe only to find you’re missing an ingredient? Ever borrowed a cup of sugar or a few eggs from a neighbor? We’ve all been there.…

This glossary is a handy and useful reference for any baker. Sometimes we come across an unfamiliar term – especially if you’re looking through a vintage or British cookbook. I’ve…