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Create a Waffle Board: A Fun and Engaging Baking Lesson for Your Students

Create a Waffle Board: A Fun and Engaging Baking Lesson for Your Students

Looking for a hands-on, interactive way to teach your students about baking, ingredient functions, and food presentation? A buttermilk waffle board is the perfect activity to engage students while reinforcing essential kitchen skills. Thanks to our member, Rodelle, we have a fantastic waffle board recipe that can be easily incorporated into your Family and Consumer […]

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Learn How You Can Participate in Bake and Take Month

Learn How You Can Participate in Bake and Take Month

Spring is in the air, and so is the smell of freshly baked treats delivered by home bakers taking part in Bake and Take Month this March. Home Baking Association member Kansas Wheat encourages all to join in this tradition as a way to reconnect with others. “The long-standing tradition of Bake and Take Month […]

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Kansas Educators Gather for Inspiring Bake to Give Workshops at FCS Conference

Kansas Educators Gather for Inspiring Bake to Give Workshops at FCS Conference

Family and consumer sciences (FCS) educators from across Kansas came together in Wichita today for two hands-on Bake to Give workshops at the United Associations FCS Conference. With over 125 extension agents, classroom teachers, and university faculty in attendance, 62 enthusiastic educators joined Sharon Davis, HBA FCS Baking Educator, to explore the power of baking […]

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Be an FCS Influencer: Join the Northeast FCS Educators Virtual Conference!

Be an FCS Influencer: Join the Northeast FCS Educators Virtual Conference!

Family and consumer science (FCS) educators, this is your chance to be part of an inspiring professional development opportunity! The Northeast FCS Educators Virtual Conference, themed “Be an FCS Influencer: Live It, Teach It, Share It,” will take place on March 8, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 NOON ET. The best part? This event is completely FREE to attend! Why […]

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Baker’s Spotlight: Dr Carol Erwin

Baker’s Spotlight: Dr Carol Erwin

As we embrace Bake for Family Fun Month, we’re thrilled to shine our Baker’s Spotlight on Dr. Carol Erwin, a professor who trains future Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teachers. Dr. Erwin’s journey is one of inspiration, filled with rich memories, a love for baking, and a passion for teaching life skills. Her story highlights […]

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A Sweet Tradition: Dr. Erwin’s Molasses Crisps Recipe

A Sweet Tradition: Dr. Erwin’s Molasses Crisps Recipe

Some recipes are more than just instructions—they’re heirlooms, stories, and connections between generations. Dr. Carol Erwin’s Molasses Crisps are exactly that: a family favorite that’s as rich in history as it is in flavor. Dr. Erwin fondly recalls making Molasses Crisps as a child, following a recipe passed down from her grandmother to her mother […]

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Packaging Your Baked Goods As Gifts

Packaging Your Baked Goods As Gifts

The most memorable gifts tend to be the ones lovingly made with our own two hands. Scratch-made cookies are the perfect gift–not only are they delicious but they show the people you love just how much you care. Thoughtful gifts deserve equally thoughtful packaging. Placing your cookies in the perfect vessel will make loved ones’ […]

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Mise en Place: The Secret to Baking Success

Mise en Place: The Secret to Baking Success

Whether it’s your first time baking or your thousandth, you never lose when you practice mise en place (meez-on-plahss). Mise en place—a French term meaning “everything in its place”—is the practice of preparing and organizing all ingredients and tools before beginning a recipe. It ensures a smooth baking process and prevents common mishaps like missing […]

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Elevating Baking Education: A Groundbreaking Partnership for 2025

Elevating Baking Education: A Groundbreaking Partnership for 2025

The Home Baking Association is excited to announce a transformative collaboration with the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) to revolutionize baking education and foster the next generation of skilled bakers. This partnership is set to create a dynamic community of certified baking educators and establish a school-to-industry pipeline to meet the increasing […]

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Celebrating Christine Hà on World Braille Day: A Culinary Inspiration

Celebrating Christine Hà on World Braille Day: A Culinary Inspiration

On January 4th, we recognize World Braille Day, honoring the importance of Braille as a vital tool for independence and inclusion for individuals with visual impairments. It’s also a perfect occasion to celebrate the achievements of Christine Hà, the first blind winner of MasterChef and an inspiring advocate for accessible kitchens. Christine Hà, often known […]

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