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Caramel Apple Hand Pies Bake Box – Fall Season Favorite
My Caramel Apple Hand Pies Bake Box is the epitome of Autumn in a single pastry! These apple pies bake to perfection every time—a well-tested recipe that’s great for both beginners and experienced bakers. And with my handy bake box, prep is super easy, with minimal mess and bakery-quality results. Fall in Love with My…
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Baking Mixing Methods Explained: From Creaming to Kneading
Looking to improve your baking skills? Learn all about different baking mixing methods and how they impact your baked goods with my guide! Mixing ingredients the right way is crucial in baking. If you’ve ever ended up with chewy pancakes or a cake that didn’t rise, the problem might be in how you mixed them.…
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How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust
Learn how to blind bake a pie crust with our step-by-step guide. Make your pie look and taste amazing. After years of baking, I’ve perfected the method to blind-bake a pie crust. This technique involves baking the crust without a filling to ensure it stays crisp and doesn’t get soggy. My easy steps guarantee a…
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Must-Have Measuring Tools for Baking Like a Pro
Today, I want to share my favorite measuring tools for baking. Ever had a cake turn out too heavy? Cookies that didn’t spread evenly? It might just be because of how you measure your ingredients. With years of experience as a baker and pastry chef, I know the best tools for the job. Trust me,…
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Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree | Book Review
Looking for your next great read? Check out our review of ‘Bookshops and Bonedust’ and find out why this book is a must-read for any fantasy reader. Today, I’m reviewing Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree. This book tells the origin story of Viv – a fearsome orc with a kind heart. It’s the prequel…
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The 5 Best Basic Bagged Tea
Hint: It’s not Lipton. Being fancy is fun, but when you drink tea as much as I do, you also need some good every-day teabag options. If you don’t want to get out all the accessories to brew loose leaf tea for your daily (or several times daily) tea fix, try the best basic bagged…
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Best Fall Tea Flavors of 2024: Reviews & Recommendations
Let’s sip our way through fall with some of the best fall tea flavors! As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing better than wrapping up in a cozy blanket with a warm cup of tea. With Thanksgiving around the corner, all I want is to enjoy the cooler weather with a…
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Easy All-butter Pie Crust Recipe
This easy all-butter pie crust recipe is a fantastic starting point for all your pie recipes. It’s buttery, flaky, and perfect for both sweet and savory pies. With step-by-step instructions and tips, even beginners can achieve a perfect crust every time. And best of all, it’s a no-lard recipe! What Makes This the Best Pie…
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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann | Book Review
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann is a non-fiction account of the mysterious mass murders of many wealthy Osage tribe members by their white neighbors and “friends” in Oklahama in the 1920s. It is the inspiration for the 2023 film by Martin Scorsese under…
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6 Sizzling Books to Dive into this Summer | Summer Book List 2024
Happy summer solstice! Welcome to summer, where the days are long, but the tbr lists are longer. ? I don’t know what it is about summer but I’m dying to be on the beach or at the pool somewhere with a stack of books. Honestly, I used to looked down upon the “beach read”, but…
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