This year, I decided to savor every bit of fall flavor that I could, including one of its staples—pumpkin. After all, they’re not just for carving. I decided to take some of the tired motifs and hackneyed traditions of autumns past, and spice them up a bit. Here are 7 different and delicious ways to use pumpkin this fall that are too gourd to resist (pun very much intended).
Read MoreI’m not sure I ever really bought into the adage, “A craftsman is only as good as his tools.” That is, until I became the craftsman and my craft became my business. Nothing can replace genuine expertise and learned skill, but there is certainly something to be said for the level of efficiency and workmanship attained by elevating one’s equipment. I’ve learned to streamline my batterie de cuisine and decipher between really great tools and really great marketing. In fact, I’ve spent years vetting various products and finding my favorites. So, tried, true, and tested, here are 12 of my absolutely essential kitchen appliances and tools that anyone could use in their baking.
Read MoreWhether by some sinister twist of fate or your own volition, you’ve found yourself at the start of gluten-free living; where grocery store trips are spent studying labels and Googling adaptations of your favorite recipes. I've shared on my Instagram a little bit about my daughter Kelsea’s health issues—her celiac disease and various food allergies. She, like so many of you, has struggled with the substitutes and sacrifices but has done an immense amount of research and found innovative ways to eat well and enjoy her food. After years of learning from Kelsea, cooking for her, and beginning the gluten-free journey for myself, I have picked up a thing or two and am sharing five today.
Read MoreWhile I do run a baking business and work hard to make the Cinnamomma blog a reliable, credible source of all kitchen-related information, “confectioner” is not the only hat I wear on a daily basis. Most days, I’m playing several roles at once (momma, grandma, wife, friend, problem-solver, creative, referee, entertainer, chauffeur, cheerleader) and not always successfully; which is why I know that a little lipgloss and some pliant workout pants can be the difference between happy balance and mental chaos. It’s the little things, right? So, here are 15 of my favorite things—some for the kitchen and some just for you—that have made life in quarantine and life in general that much easier.
Read MoreI know what you’re thinking. It’s the same thing we all think when we see Target employees rolling out Christmas trees and Rudolph trinkets a mere three weeks after Labor Day: “Isn’t it a bit early for Christmas?” Despite the sudden pressures accompanying those eager department store displays, my answer is no. As a mother of six, as a business owner (whose busiest time is October through December), and as someone who loves to make the holidays special, I have learned that it is never too early to start planning for them. Below, I am sharing ten easy things you can do now to get ahead of the hustle and bustle.
Read MoreFlour is perhaps the most important ingredient to get right in the science of baking, as it provides a base and a structure to baked goods. With ten varieties of flour staring up at you, the baking aisle can prove even more intimidating than the baking itself. We’re here to walk you through it, with a full breakdown of 10 different flours and how to use them.
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