Fall is a very rewarding season for bakers. The air turns crisp, leaves change color, and the aroma of freshly baked goods fills kitchens across the country. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just getting started, having the right ingredients on hand is key to successful fall baking. We’ve outlined several essential ingredients you might […]
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Elevate Your Labor Day Weekend Entertaining with Home-Baked Goods
Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning your celebrations! Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a cozy indoor gathering, or simply looking to indulge in delicious treats, incorporating home-baked goods into your festivities can take your entertaining game to a whole new level. There’s something undeniably […]
Fueling Success: Back-to-School Nutrition with Fresh Baked Whole-Grain Snacks and Breakfast Foods
As the summer days gradually give way to the crisp air of autumn, it’s that time of year again—back to school season. As parents and educators, we want nothing but the best for our children, especially when it comes to their health and well-being. A crucial aspect of setting them up for success is ensuring […]
Bake for Family Fun
The Home Baking Association (HBA) has designated February as “Bake for Family Fun Month” and has resources, recipes and activities to help families get started in the kitchen! Each week you will find designated recipes, baking activities and opportunities to spend time together in the kitchen. From toddler to grandparent – baking is the perfect family activity. […]
Mealtime Solutions: Meal Planning
Planning ahead makes meal prep so much easier, especially if you want to involve children. Here are some things you can do in advance to make cooking and baking quicker and less stressful. Tips for Busy Families – The Family Dinner Project has compiled a list of helpful tips to make family dinners and meal […]
Fourth of July Recipes
The Fourth of July is a favorite holiday here at the Home Baking Association because it offers so many delicious and fun baking opportunities for families. And besides, who doesn’t love spending a long weekend together centered on food, fun, family and fireworks! For everything red, white and blue, check out our member recipes and […]
Baking Makes A Great Summer School
We called it “summer school,” in Iowa. It was that time when we boosted skills and content knowledge once the official classroom door closed and our teacher collapsed from exhaustion. Usually the focus was reading, math and science. Yes, I too needed help. Baking’s perfect to build actual interest in these topics, a major key […]
Leavening Science
Waffles and pancakes can trace their United States origins to the 17th century Dutch settlers in the New York vicinity. Originally called wafels and pannekoeken, these “quick” breads were very popular during the colonial days. Pancakes were seasoned with spices or flavored with pumpkin. Waffle irons became a standard appliance, and waffles were especially popular […]
Quilt Cake
From the Cookbook Baking with Friends One of our favorite baking activities at Home Baking Association is the Quilt Patch Cake, as it is loved by children of all ages. Baking is a wonderful activity that reinforces a lot of skills for our children such as reading and measuring, shopping at the grocery store, and […]
Book and Bake
If you can coach, camp, read, or program your phone, you can teach kids to cook and bake. The home kitchen truly is one of the best places to introduce kids to baking. Book & Bake: Pet Treats! Book & Bake: Blueberries for Sal Book & Bake: Pumpkin Power! Book & Bake: Pancakes, Pancakes! Book […]
