Category Archives: Science of


A Tale of Two Cookies

Posted on December 16, 2018 super soft sugar cookies

As you know from previous posts, I love to tinker with recipes.  You might wonder how I could tinker with quite possibly the most foolproof of all cookies, the sugar cookie!  In a quest to bake the ultimate super soft … Continue reading →

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Science of Custards & Creams …and a Fruit Tart

Posted on April 3, 2012

  Spring is here!  It has put me in the mood for fresh berries and fruit tarts!   While making pastry cream for the first time, I decided to delve into how it all works and was  intrigued by the science … Continue reading →

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Science of Chemical Leaveners… and a Muffin

Posted on February 17, 2012

It feels like eons since I have posted a “Science of…” Post.   Granted, I have only posted two posts of this kind before (here and here), it was my goal to periodically delve into the science of baking and … Continue reading →

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Science of Cookies

Posted on June 4, 2011

  I got some great feedback about A Little Something about Cakes… So I decided I am going to continue posting periodically about the Science behind various groups of baked goods and treats and create a new recipe each time based … Continue reading →

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A little something about cakes…and an experiment!

Posted on May 22, 2011

A friend of mine, Tima, got married at the courthouse last week.   Although she wanted to keep it simple…   Every bride needs a wedding cake.

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