Butter

After reading the book Butter and studying the various responses my classmates made there seems to be a common ground on the change of characters and values that Marshall, or better known by his official nickname, Butter. The author introduces Butter as a distressed lonely boy who never “fit in” with his school. His main priorities are his very few but close friends which is a very good and direct character trait. However, the gaping hole for popularity and his craving to be accepted in his…

Dairy industry refers to the industry where it involves the processing of raw animal milk by business enterprises into consumables such as consumer milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, condensed milk, dried milk, milk powder and ice cream. These products are made by using processes such as pasteurization, chilling and homogenization. Typical by-products also includes buttermilk, whey, and their derivatives. The dairy industry has been dramatically restructured at all levels in the last 50 years. The…

cookies. I always like to bake but cookies were my specialties. My favorite cookies to make are sugar cookie cut outs. My family loves them because they are soft and fluffy. To start the ingredient off you will need the following. 1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened to room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) 3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt For the icing For the icing: 3 3/4 cups sifted…

cake that is made at Christmastime dates back to the 19th century. At this time rolled sponge cakes filled with jam or cream and covered with butter cream icing began to be mentioned in European cookbooks. They were usually decorated with marzipan or meringue. The rolled shape of the cake was to remind one of a log and was typically covered with chocolate butter cream to look like the “bark of a tree”. An interesting story is that in Paris Napoleon I of France issued a proclamation requiring…

makes ordinary things that are described more interesting to imagine. One that really appealed to my senses was when the two friends are baking their fruitcakes, and the author describes the scene as: “Eggbeaters whirl, spoons spin round in bowls of butter and sugar, vanilla sweetens the air, ginger spices it, melting.” This appealed to my sense of sight because I could see in my mind the ingredients being mixed together. It also appealed to my sense of smell because I feel like…

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…

Next, line your baking sheets with parchment paper, so the cookie’s won’t stick to the baking sheet. Set the baking sheet aside and start combining the ingredients in the bowl of the stand mixer. Add 1 cup unsalted butter, and 1-1/2 cups light brown sugar into the bowl of the mixer and mix on medium-slow speed until very fluffy, this step will take 3 to 4 minutes. Now add in the 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, followed by 2 eggs, one at a time. Reduce mixer speed to lowest…

repulsive sauerkraut. How could something taste so good, but smell so bad? I rush to the serving window and greet my brother. He too, is wearing a bright red apron with Calvary Lutheran Church embroidered on it. Grabbing a plate, I place some bread, butter and applesauce onto it. My brother adds a immense scoop of mashed potatoes, and another man adds a heap of sauerkraut and pork mixture. The steam from the hot food warms my face, and the smell makes my stomach growl. What a great way to start…

To let in the dark brown color of warmth and comfort of the chocolate, you have to create a creamy, thick and chocolatey frosting. For this, sift butter and cocoa together into a large bowl and stir through to remove any lumps. Blend in sugar and milk and beat until the texture of the frosting is smooth, glossy, and frothy. When the milk has been incorporated, add the melted chocolate and continue…

One of my favorite place to go is Gambino’s in Fairhope, Alabama. This little, Italian restaurant on the edge of the bay that has been there since I was a little girl. I always loved getting to dress up in my little, plastic high heels when I was four years old to go to dinner. The car ride to the restaurant is absolutely beautiful with the bay views on one side and the rustic, tiny downtown on the other. I always know we are close to being there when I see the neon light sign with Gambino’s on…