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Almond Flour Power


Almond flour has been a favorite baking ingredient for centuries, and now it’s becoming a top pick as a wheat flour substitute. Sarah N. Balzac looks into the benefits of baking with almond flour and heads to the kitchen for some experimenting.
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Put a Lime in the Cookie, and Eat It Up!

Get out the limes and start squeezing! Sarah N. Balzac takes a look at the use of Key limes in desserts beyond pie Continue reading →

Sugar and Spice Make Everything Nice…and So Does Bacon!

Flavor combinations abound, and out of the thousands one can come up with, the sweet and salty one is a glorious winner. And in this category, bacon is quickly gaining center stage. See how this savory treat is upping the dessert anty Continue reading →

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pot de crème

In French, “pot of cream.” A baked custard that is cooked until just set, traditionally in cups designed to resemble a small pot.

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Let Them Eat Cake

Pastry chefs and bakers have long ridden the roller coaster of consumer demand with free-, low-, and “lite” baked goods all enjoying their fleeting 15 minutes of fame. Thankfully, some had less time in the spotlight&hellip Continue reading →

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