Category Archives: Quick Tip

Quick Tip: IKEA Knives Protect Dishes

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Kimberly Chapman

If you’ve got a cake or pie in servingware you don’t want scratched or marked by metal utensils – like the bottom of a non-stick springform pan or a pretty ceramic pie plate – use a sturdy plastic knife to … Continue reading →

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Quick Tip: Getting Parchment into a Square Pan

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

My go-to recipe for fast/emergency potluck baking is Brown Eyed Baker’s Snickerdoodle Blondies because I always have the ingredients on hand, it cooks up fast, and it’s really yummy. But I use parchment instead of greasing the pan because then … Continue reading →

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Random Cake Decorating Quick Tip #1

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I should start doing more of these. You can use white gel food colouring to create really cool effects on dark fondant. My avatar all over the internet is this fondant Marvin. His head is made out of black fondant … Continue reading →

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Quick Food Tip – Keeping Breakfast Warm

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Kimberly Chapman

I love fried eggs but hate them cold. I learned years ago that part of the secret to keeping them warm is to serve them on a warm plate. To do this, right before my eggs are ready I wet … Continue reading →