Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by baking some mouthwatering pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with your students? These cookies are the epitome of fall comfort food, blending the warm spices of pumpkin pie with the rich sweetness of chocolate chips. A perfect blend of flavors for the season! Take […]
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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 […]
Spring Baking Provides a Wealth of Educational Opportunities
Spring is a magical season with gardens bursting forth in vibrant colors and fresh flavors. What better way to celebrate this bountiful time of the year than through spring baking? Not only does it provide an opportunity to indulge in delightful treats, but it can also become a valuable teaching tool for children to learn […]
Celebrate Kids and Pets Day; Bake Some Treats!
National Kids and Pets Day is celebrated on April 26th every year in the United States. The day recognizes the special bond between kids and their pets and encourages parents to involve their children in the care and welfare of their furry companions. The event also highlights the importance of proper pet care and responsible […]
Authentic Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies are a holiday staple in many homes and at many cookie swaps, in fact, they’re probably on the list of All-Time Favorite Cookies Ever! With a dollop of raspberry jam peeking through the top of a delicate, nutty, buttery cookie sandwich, all covered in a dusting of confectioners’ sugar—you just can’t beat a […]
Fun Paintbrush Cookies
Kids of all ages, from 3 to 103, will love these fun & tasty Paintbrush cookies! Blend the art and science of baking with your creative side. Try mixing and matching with different cookie cutter shapes and a rainbow of food coloring. Ingredient List COOKIES: 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting […]
The Family Dinner Project’s deck of food and activities
You’ll love our partner The Family Dinner Project’s deck of food and activities for the “advent” of December home time, holidays and festivals. Check it out now!
Tom Turkey Thanksgiving Centerpiece
The perfect centerpiece to your Thanksgiving table, the Tom Turkey can be propped up on a picture holder and surrounded with fall fabric, leaves, wheat stalks, pumpkins and flowers. Ingredients Dough: 1 ¼ cups warm water 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons dry milk 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons […]
Our Favorite Pilgrim Bread Recipe
By Sharon Davis- HomeBaking.org I’ll keep this short to allow you time to bake what is one of the tried-and-true breads of my life—Pilgrim Bread. The original recipe—splattered and worn—is in my More-with-Less Cookbook by Doris Janzen Longacre. This bread is great baked in small batches for family or nearby neighbors as well as large batches like […]
Sugar Harvest: Behind-the-Scenes
Live from the Sugar Fields on Facebook Live on October 14! Sugar beet and sugar cane growers are going live from the field during harvest season to celebrate National Real Sugar Day. Join us on Facebook starting at 9 am EDT on October 14 to hear from growers coast to coast and get a behind the scenes […]
