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I have never been a fan of mangoes, but at The Virginia Renaissance Faire where I have a bakery stand, I have been asked several times if I have…

The pancetta and cheese give this quick soda bread a wonderful flavor. Although Gruyera cheese is preferred, Jarlsburg cheese works well as a less-expensive alternative. The Inside Scoop This…

The following video shows how to fold a pasty. The pasty shown is the Roast Vegetables Pasty with an Onion and Garlic Dipping Sauce. This technique works for any…

Pasties- simple walking-around meat and vegetable pies. Pasties are often associated with Cornwall, England. In fact, one type of pasty is called the Cornish Pasty. Although pasties have been…

This dough can easily be adapted for different pasties by adding a tablespoon of sugar or seasonings (e.g., cinnamon, ground cloves, grated nutmeg) for sweet pasties, or herbs and…

Caramelized Apples and Scones. The perfect combination. See also: Gluten Free Vegan Caramelized Apple Scones The Inside Scoop When both volumetric and weight measures are provided, the volumetric measures…

Pears have a wonderful delicate taste, but add them to baked goods and the taste almost disappears. However, brandied pears retain that wonderful pear flavor, with an added kick.…

Brandied pears are essential for a Brandied Pears Coffeecake. Pears have a wonderful delicate taste, but add them to baked goods and the taste almost disappears. However, brandied pears…

Yes, it’s Christmas time and I am making gifts for friends and neighbors. I enjoy giving “perishable” gifts: Baked goods, relishes and jams and jellies that use produce from…

I have gardens in my yard. LOTS of gardens. Besides flowers, flowering bushes and fruit trees, I have vegetable and fruit gardens. When weather permits, I grow enough fruits…