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Puff Pastry

Puff Pastry

Puff pastry is a light, flaky pastry made by layering dough and fat. The dough is rolled and folded several times to create beautiful layers that puff up in the oven.

It’s one of my favorite ingredients to keep on hand because it’s so versatile! You can use it to make savory appetizers, cheese twists, fruit tarts, and sweet treats. Best of all, store-bought puff pastry saves time in the kitchen.

But have you ever compared the ingredient labels on different brands? You might be surprised by what you find!

big book of bread

Big Book of Bread

There are some cookbooks that you read, and then there are cookbooks that make you want to head straight to the kitchen. The Big Book of Bread by King Arthur Baking Company is definitely the second kind.
What I love about this book is that it gives you everything in one place. It isn’t just a collection of bread recipes. King Arthur Baking Company also explains the techniques, gives clear instructions, and helps you understand what you are doing and why it matters

ceylon cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon

Ceylon cinnamon, also known as “true cinnamon,” is one of my favorite little finds. It has a delicate, naturally sweet flavor and is much smoother than regular cinnamon. It also contains far less coumarin, a natural compound that can be hard on the liver in large amounts over time. Since I use cinnamon regularly, I …