Have you ever found a recipe with different measuring units to those you know? It can ruin a good cooking experience. But if you have a quick reference handy in the kitchen you’re smiling. Here’s my free cheat sheet… If you scroll to the bottom of this page you’ll find my printable cooking conversion chart … Read more
Using ceramic pie weights is fairly simple. But a visual helps with confidence in using products in the home kitchen. So if you’re wanting a picture of how to use ceramic pie weights, this is for you. Other names for pie weights: baking beans or baking beads. Four steps for how to use ceramic baking … Read more
What can I use instead of pie weights when blind baking? Dried beans, lentils, rice grains, popcorn kernels, pasta, and marbles are among the list of possibilities. Do they all work? Which is best? This might depend on what you have on hand and what you’re willing to sacrifice. Here’s what I discovered about pie … Read more
Coming across terms in recipes or kitchen utensil descriptions that are new to you? You’re not alone. So, I’ve put this page together to help with the jargon when cooking or just choosing things to cook with. Some of these are common cooking terms used in other countries. With today’s technology we can access many … Read more
Looking for some good bakeware? It’s hard to compare them all, but here’s a selection to help you find the best bakeware set for your needs. Why ceramic is the best bakeware material Ceramic is the best bakeware material when it comes to style and versatility. Plus… There’s also no leaching of metals to taint … Read more
