‘Tis the season for sugar, spice, and everything nice, and here at HomeBaking.org, we are delighted to invite you to our Annual Holiday Cookie Countdown! As we celebrate the season, we’re unwrapping a month-long treat extravaganza with a daily dose of scrumptious holiday cookie recipes. Brace yourselves for a December filled with the comforting aroma […]
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From Classroom to Kitchen: Empowering Educators to Inspire Future Bakers
Family and Consumer Science (FCS) educators from across Nebraska gathered with enthusiasm at Wayne State College’s Family & Consumer Science labs last week, ready to roll up their sleeves for a day filled with inspiration and practical learning. Armed with aprons and a shared passion for baking education, these educators took part in a hands-on […]
Celebrating a Legacy of Baking Education: Charlene Patton and Sharon Davis Honored with Kansas Wheat Cookbook!
Kansas Wheat has launched a remarkable new cookbook honoring Charlene Patton and Sharon Davis, who recently retired from the Home Baking Association after over two decades of dedicated service. Both Charlene and Sharon have played pivotal roles in educating students, families, and communities about wheat foods and the joys of home baking. This cookbook encapsulates […]
Homemade Pet Treats!
Homemade pet treats are an excellent way to reward your dog, and to engage your children in the kitchen. During this time of social distancing, we are acutely aware of managing our time and money efficiently… and maintaining the health of our family and pets. Here are some of the benefits of making pet treats […]
Baker’s Spotlight: Aaron Harries and Springerle Cookies
Aaron Harries Kansas Wheat Commission KS Wheat Growers Some cookies are head and shoulders above others at Cookie Swaps, holiday gatherings or as a gift. Springerle Cookies are definitely one of them and put Aaron Harries, VP of Research and Operations for the Kansas Wheat Commission and KS Wheat Growers in our spotlight! Springerle Cookies […]
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 […]
Baking School provides Lessons for EVERY Baker
by Sharon Davis – Home Baking Association The art and science of baking enriches lives beyond belief, and there are so many to thank! A family baking heritage, mentors, professors, friends, farmers and personal passion. Next to thank on my list is Melanie Wanders, King Arthur Baking test kitchen Research and Development team member and […]
September Baker’s Calendar
Autumn in American households is a busy time of year, brimming with excitement and new opportunities. It’s time to come home from summer vacations, Back-to-School, time to harvest the bountiful offerings from the garden, and time to begin preparing for the holidays! Indeed, there is much to do! That’s why we’ve developed our September Baker’s […]
July Baking Calendar
Sharon Davis, a longtime family and consumer sciences educator with the Home Baking Association, creates these monthly calendars full of recipes, resources and activities perfectly suited for the season. The calendars are an educator’s dream and definitely worth a download. Check the July Baking Calendar out here!
Bake for Locally Made Benefits
For all the cooks and bakers that have gone before me among family and friends, I doubt even one of them thought about their handiwork being “locally made,” or “earth-friendly.” The carbon-reducing benefits of the “home chef” were tremendous as they put meals on the table from local food stores, gardens, 25 to 50-pound bags […]
