Baking Journal

Here are some of my tried-and-true recipes. Each is a delicious addition to your baking arsenal and is sure to delight your family and friends. An added bonus is that you can utilize many of the kitchen tools found in your baking kits! Enjoy!

Piping Techniques for Beginners: 7 Skills You'll Actually Keep

Thu, Apr 23, 26

I picked up a piping bag for the first time in my mums kitchen. The icing went everywhere except where I wanted it. The tip slipped. The bag coll...

    Best Baking Activities for Kids (by Age Group)

    Mon, Apr 06, 26

    Children can start baking from as young as age 2 and the right activity at the right age turns kitchen time into genuine skill-building. This guide...

      Monthly Family Baking Night: How to Start the Tradition

      Sun, Mar 22, 26

      A family baking night is a regular evening ideally monthly, where the whole family bakes something together. It builds skills, creates memories, an...

        How to Laminate Dough at Home: Croissants, Puff Pastry & More

        Fri, Mar 20, 26

        Laminating dough at home means folding cold butter into dough in repeated layers to create the flaky, shattering texture of croissants, puff pastry...

          Baking Subscription Box vs. Classes: Which One Actually Teaches You to Bake?

          Mon, Mar 16, 26

          You want to get better at baking. The question is how. Here’s an honest look at subscription boxes and baking classes, what each one gives you, wha...

            How to Learn Professional Baking at Home (Without Culinary School)

            Mon, Mar 16, 26

            You don’t need a professional kitchen to bake like a professional. With the right learning path and consistent practice, real baking skills can be ...

              Best Baking Subscription Box for Beginners (2026 Guide)

              Sun, Mar 15, 26

              Choosing your first baking subscription box? This guide explains what to look for, what to avoid, and which types of boxes help beginners build rea...

                CrumbleCrate Review: Is It Worth It? (Honest 2026 Analysis)

                Wed, Mar 11, 26

                Quick verdict: CrumbleCrate is a monthly baking subscription box that delivers pre-measured ingredients, professional-grade tools, and video-guided...

                  Baking with Kids Is the Screen Free Trend Every American Parent Is Talking About in 2026

                  Thu, Feb 26, 26

                  If you've been cutting back on screen time in your house, “or at least trying to” you're in excellent company. Pinterest just released its first-ev...

                    How to Temper Chocolate at Home: The Complete Guide

                    Sat, Feb 14, 26

                    Tempering chocolate at home means melting it, carefully cooling it, and warming it back to a precise working temperature so the cocoa butter sets i...

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