Terris Tips

The temperature of your ingredients in baking affects texture, shape and taste.  Understanding which basic baking ingredients should be at which temperature – and why – can change you from a nervous baker to a confident one who whips up cookies on a whim. Read on…you may want to preheat your oven before you start. Baking ingredient temperature cheat sheet Butter: Room temperature for cakes and cookies. Butter should be at room temperature for most cake and cookie recipes

I’m a HUGE fan of homemade broths. It saves money, there’s less waste and it is far healthier for you. I freeze my broth in one or two cup portions to use as a base or for making rice.  Are you wondering what vegetables make good stock or broth and what ones should be left out?  Check out this guide. I’ve even made it alphabetical to make it easy to find what you’re looking for.  Acorn Squash The peels are great for stock, but the flesh is too starchy and should be left out