Baking

Who doesn’t look forward to a slice of yule log during the holidays? This log shaped cake is a real treat and can be taken in so many directions. You can do red velvet cake, vanilla, strawberry but chocolate is always popular. Rather than plain chocolate, let’s give it depth with some coffee. A mocha yule log is a fun play on the traditional version. Every bite is so rich and decadent. Aside from making sure it tastes good, yule logs are about presentation. It should look like a log and when…

In the story ‘A Christmas Memory’, it gave you lots of things to picture in your head. The imagery used in this story is meant to give you the ability to see certain things, hear certain sounds, and be able to touch, taste, and smell certain articles. “Her face is remarked-not unlike Lincoln's, craggy like that, and tinted by sun and wind; but it is delicate too, finely boned, and her eyes are sherry-colored and timid.” That is an example of imagery. Being able to hear a certain sound in a story…

There are many natural and easy ways for blackhead removal at home. So, if you suffer from the problem of blackheads you will find here many recipes that will help you get rid of it quickly. Blackhead removal at home The problem of blackheads is a problem that faces many people, especially who has oily skin. Although it is difficult to get rid of this problem, the continuous usage of some home remedies contributes greatly to its elimination. Here are the most effective remedies for blackhead…

Praline Glazed Ham Recipe Glazing a ham with pralines is an easy way to try something new and different while leaving a lasting impression on your dinner guests. This recipe uses a fully cooked ham, so all you have to do is make the quick glaze, slather it on, and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes to caramelize the outside. Praline Glazed Ham Ingredients: 1 fully cooked, bone-in, smoked ham (6 to 10 lbs) 4 Original Creole pralines -OR- 6 oz Fallen Pralines 1/4 cup water 1 tsp ground allspice 3…

Cold frosty wind crashes against the door. Dancing snowflakes float to the ground. Little pink tongues trap miniature snowflakes. The white fluffy blanket covers the red brick house. Feet tamper the worn out muddy welcome sign. Warm fog from the chimney travels through the air. Crackling coal ignites the warmness of the fire. Glistening twinkling lights hung gracefully on the tree. Peppermint aroma fills the air. The oven alerts the baker to open a passageway to warm chewy chocolate chip…

My chosen parable is the parable of the yeast. This is in Luke 13:20-21. This parable spreads a good message of the kingdom of God. The main characteristic is that Even though a small proportion of the word of God has been spread, it has managed to go everywhere so that everyone knows about it. In the parable of the yeast, the Kingdom of God is explained in an example. The example is that the kingdom of God is like yeast. Just like how a woman uses a little bit of yeast when bread, it’s…

Both skirt and hanger steaks are often categorized as flat steaks. This category includes other budget cuts like flank and flatiron steaks. Up until fairly recently, both hanger and skirt steaks were among cuts that butchers reserved for themselves rather than sell to the general public. How does hanger steak differ from skirt steak? Are there any differences in preparation methods for the two cuts? We will answer these and other questions below. What is the difference between hanger and…

According to the FDA love is not an ingredient however, emotion still plays a large role in cooking. In the novel Like Water for Chocolate by Esquivel the main protagonist Tita faces many challenges in life. A narration by Esperanza, Tita’s granddaughter starts every chapter with a recipe. The recipes may seem like just a tradition being recorded but, they actually correlate with the emotions and challenges Tita faces in the chapter. Food is also used as a recurring motif with symbolic…

Introduction Pop-Tarts is a brand of rectangular, pre-baked pastry, which were introduced by Kellogg Company in 1964. Pop-Tarts consists of a sugary filling sealed between two layers of thin pastry crust. They are designed to be warmed inside a toaster or microwave. As of today Pop-Tarts are distributed to these markets; in the United States, Canada, Finland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. We wish to introduce the Pop-Tart to Norway, a country known for loving sweets…

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Number of Servings: 8 You’ll Need:  2 cups oats, steel cut  6 1/2 cups filtered water  1 tsp salt  1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon  3/4 cup jam of choice (strawberry, blueberry, guava, etc)  3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, room temperature  Unsweetened almond milk  Nonstick cooking spray How to Prepare: 1. Grease the Crock Pot with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Mix together the water, oats, cinnamon, and salt in it. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low. 3. Stir the…