Cooking Essentials The Technique How To Craft A Custom Spice Blend The key to creating most anything special is being certain it’s well balanced & a custom seasoning blend isn’t any different. The concept is rather simple & requires four basic fundamentals which include sweet, spicy, salty & herb or seasoning elements. When combined just […]

The Basics: Paprika
Cooking Essentials The Profile Paprika Paprika, traditionally made from Capsicum annuum, is a spice consisting of ground dried peppers. Although most often known for it’s sweet & mild flavor, some varieties can be a bit more spicy depending upon the type of pepper that is used. If spicy, the heat may be attributed to the […]

Cooking Classics: Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
Cooking Classics The Technique Crispy Baked Potato Wedges Crispy Baked Potato Wedges may be prepared any night of the week for a comforting side dish ideal to serve with a variety of beef cuts ranging from Eye Of Round Beef Roast, Beef Chuck Shoulder, New York Strip Steak, Top Sirloin Steak & Ribeye Steak. Accompany […]

The Basics: Parchment Paper
Baking Essentials The Profile Parchment Paper Parchment paper is one of the most crucial products a baker should have in their equipment. If bread, pastries, cakes & cookies are unable to release from pans, your time & efforts have been wasted. Parchment paper is a natural product made from plants such as fir, sugar cane, cotton […]

The Essential Guide To Metal Bakeware
Baking Essentials The Technique The Essential Guide To Metal Bakeware Freshly baked cakes, cookies & bars are just some of the confections that benefit from the use of metal bakeware. These hardworking essentials are a must for every serious baker as some may be used for many different recipe applications. Metal bakeware is generally used […]

Baking Classics: Miniature Buttermilk Carrot Cake
Baking Classics The Technique Miniature Buttermilk Carrot Cake Miniature Buttermilk Carrot Cake features a naked cake decorating technique whereby a minimal amount of Classic Cream Cheese Frosting is swiped around the layers thereby exposing them. It is a carefree canvas often used when simplicity, a rustic design or a woodlands theme is desired. The method […]

Baking Classics: Cream Cheese Frosting
Baking Classics The Technique Cream Cheese Frosting Classic Cream Cheese Frosting is one of those recipes that may be used with all kinds of baking & pastry applications. It has long been associated with layer cakes such as Red Velvet & Italian Cream yet versatile enough to adorn breakfast classics such as Cinnamon Rolls. Although […]

Baking Classics: Buttermilk Carrot Cupcakes
Baking Classics The Technique Buttermilk Carrot Cupcakes Buttermilk Carrot Cupcakes are a wonderful dessert to offer for spring parties & beyond. The crowd-pleasing icon is effortless to make & utilizes an electric hand mixer & muffin method blending procedure which produces a light, tender texture. This hardworking batter may be used to make all sorts […]
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The Basics: How To Craft A Custom Spice Blend April 20, 2021
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The Basics: Paprika April 19, 2021
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Cooking Classics: Crispy Baked Potato Wedges April 18, 2021
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Baking Classics: Miniature Buttermilk Hummingbird Cake March 12, 2020
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Rebecca Gordon’s Cooking Class: Lesson No. 2 Eggs March 26, 2020
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Welcome! I’ve been expecting you… February 13, 2013
- The Buttermilk Lipstick Playlist ▿
- Nina Simone – Feeling Good
- Handel’s Messiah – Hallelujah Chorus
- Etta James – Sometimes I Get A Good Feeling
- Billie Holiday – All Or Nothing At All
- Ray Charles – Come Rain Or Shine
- Julie London – Warm In December
- Ella Fitzgerald – It Don’t Mean A Thing
- Etta James – A Sunday Kind Of Love
- Ray Charles – I Got A Woman
- Van Morrison – Jackie Wilson Said
- Van Morrison – Wild Night
- Harry Connick Jr – Recipe For Love
- Wilson Pickett – Bring It On Home
- Sam Cooke – Tennessee Waltz
- Julie London – Sway
- Sarah Vaughan – Whatever Lola Wants
- Nina Simone – I Put A Spell On You
- Rosemary Clooney – Come On-A My House
- Ella Fitzgerald – How High The Moon
- Etta James – Tell Mama
- Julie Andrews – My Favorite Things
- Lynryd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
- Perez Prado – Mambo No. 5
- Ray Charles – Night Time Is The Right Time
- Van Morrison – Sweet Thing