The History Of Yorkshire Pudding For National Yorkshire Pudding Day

October 13th is National Yorkshire Pudding Day. Yorkshire Pudding is neither sweet, a dessert, or what Americans think of as pudding. In fact, it’s very much like a popover, an Americanized version of Yorkshire Pudding. (The history of Yorkshire pudding is below.) The difference: Popovers are baked in individual molds (like muffins), usually coated with…
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FOOD FUN: Layered Salad In A Glass Bowl

For people who love salad—and especially for those who don’t—a straight-sided 3-quart glass bowl makes those greens and other ingredients look so much more inviting. So today’s tip is: Dig out your glass bowl, and if you don’t have one, get one. A glass mixing bowl doubles as a salad bowl/serving bowl. The bowl in…
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HALLOWEEN: Eyeball Cake & Cake Pops

Are you looking at me? Photo courtesy Bella Baker.   If you like to make cake pops—or have been waiting for an excuse to make them—here are some of the designs from Lauryn Cohen, a.k.a. Bella Baker. Here are the photos that show how she decorates the plain cake pops, along with designs you can…
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