Texas Wheat has developed an exciting set of free educational resources designed to bring the story of wheat to life in the classroom. Perfect for K–12 students, these engaging activities help students explore wheat production, nutrition, and its many uses in everyday life. With a focus on both fun and learning, each resource is crafted […]
Celebrate National Apple Week With Us!
National Apple Week is the perfect time to celebrate one of the most versatile and beloved fruits in the kitchen. Apples have a long history, dating back thousands of years, and today there are over 7,500 varieties grown worldwide. In the United States alone, more than 2,500 different kinds are cultivated, with popular favorites like […]
9 Tips for Using Garden Produce to Bake with Your Kids this Fall!
Fall is the season when gardens overflow with colorful, delicious produce, making it the perfect time to bring kids into the kitchen and bake together. From crisp apples to hearty squash, there are so many ways to turn fresh harvests into warm, cozy treats that kids will love helping to make. Baking with garden produce […]
Celebrating National Senior Citizens Day with the Joy of Baking
August 21st marks National Senior Citizen’s Day—a time to honor the wisdom, contributions, and life experience of older generations. It’s also a perfect opportunity to connect with senior friends, family members, or neighbors in a meaningful way. One simple but powerful way to celebrate? Baking together. Baking offers far more than delicious results. For seniors, […]
A Sweet History: Celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Every year on August 4th, bakers and cookie lovers celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. The holiday honors one of the most beloved treats in America, a dessert that started with a simple experiment in the 1930s. Ruth Wakefield, who owned the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, was making cookies for her guests when she […]
The Story and Recipe of Charles Joughlin, Titanic’s Heroic Baker
In the early hours of April 15, 1912, as the RMS Titanic slipped beneath the icy waters of the North Atlantic, chaos engulfed the decks. Amid the panic, one man stood out—not for fleeing the disaster, but for facing it with courage, skill, and an extraordinary act of humanity. His name was Charles Joughlin, the […]
Why Choose A Career in Milling or Baking?
If you’re looking for a career that blends creativity, skill, and purpose, the baking and milling industries offer a world of opportunities. Whether you’re drawn to the art of crafting perfect loaves of bread, the science of producing high-quality flour, or the innovation behind developing new products, careers in baking and milling are as rewarding […]
New National Baking Credentials Aim to Strengthen Workforce Pipeline
BakingBusiness.com, a Sosland publication covering milling and baking news, published an article titled “Groups Team for Milling, Baking Science Credential.” The following is a summary of their article. To view the full article, visit BakingBusiness.com. Kansas City, MO – The Home Baking Association (HBA) and the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) have […]
New! Sensory Vanilla Lesson Plan with Rodelle Vanilla
Explore flavor, origin, and the science of taste—just in time for summer curriculum planning! We’re excited to introduce a flavorful new resource just in time for summer planning sessions—a sensory-based lesson plan all about vanilla, developed in collaboration with our member, Rodelle Vanilla. As one of the world’s most beloved and widely used flavorings, vanilla […]
Join the Home Baking Association’s 2025 Summer Learning Tour
Are you looking to reinvigorate your baking curriculum and bring new energy to your classroom? This summer, the Home Baking Association invites Family and Consumer Sciences educators to take part in a dynamic series of hands-on workshops designed specifically to support and elevate your professional development requirements for FCS baking educators. Held in conjunction with […]