Category: Kitchen Tips

Fall potpourri displayed in a gold dish on a decorated table.
Entertaining

How to Make Potpourri for Fall

You don’t have to spend a fortune to fill your space with that quintessential autumn charm. With just a few ingredients – most of which you likely already have in your pantry or backyard garden – you can make your own DIY fall potpourri that’s as beautiful as it is fragrant.

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"Pumpkin Carving Tips & Hacks for Carving with Kids" - main blog image - background is made up of four images each one showing a different pumpkin carving tip.
Entertaining

Pumpkin Carving Tips for the Whole Family

Whether you’re carving with little ones or looking to have a little decorating competition with your friends, these pumpkin carving hacks will help you turn ordinary pumpkins into glowing works of art.

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"7 Easy Ways to Keep Apple Slices from Turning Brown " - main blog image - a bowl of red apples with sliced apples on the side.
Kitchen Tips

How to Prevent Apples from Turning Brown

While brown apples are still safe to eat, they’re not always the most appealing. Luckily, there are simple, foolproof ways to slow down the browning process. You probably already have at least one of these ingredients in your pantry!

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"What to do With All of Those Leftover Egg Yolks " - main blog image - Kitchen counter full of baking ingredients including an open carton of eggs
Kitchen Tips

What to Do with Leftover Egg Yolks

Don’t let leftover egg yolks go to waste! Instead, check out this list of some of our favorite ways to give leftover egg yolks a second life and even some ideas to pair with your favorite Dutch Apron® Bakery Cake Rolls for a next-level dessert spread.

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"Does Honey Expire? " - main blog image - background is of several jars of honey on a shelf.
Kitchen Tips

Does Honey Expire?

How long is honey actually good for? Does it ever really expire? If you’ve ever pulled out a jar that looks a little grainy or thicker than you remember, you might have asked yourself the same thing. So, let’s break it down.

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"Frosting Vs. Icing: What's the Difference? " - main blog image - background is an image of a variety of kitchen supplies that are used to make both frosting and icing.
Kitchen Tips

Frosting vs. Icing: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to topping cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, bakers have debated one sweet question for years: frosting or icing? While the terms often get tossed around interchangeably, there’s actually a big difference. This guide will help you decide which one will best suit your needs.

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"8 Common Food Safety Mistakes You Might Be Making - and How to Avoid Them" - main blog image - background is made up of four images each one showing a different food safety mistake people often make.
Kitchen Tips

8 Food Safety Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

When it comes to cooking and baking, food safety isn’t the most glamorous topic, but it’s one of the most important. Check out this list of eight common food safety mistakes you might be making in your kitchen without even realizing it and how to fix them.

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"11 Amazing Ways to Use Parchment Paper in Your Baking and Beyond" - main blog image - background is of a container lined with parchment paper and filled with Carrot Cake Donuts.
Kitchen Tips

11 Ways to Use Parchment Paper

While it’s a classic for lining cookie sheets and cake pans, parchment paper’s versatility goes far beyond that! From making cleanup a breeze to crafting perfect pastries, parchment paper is your secret weapon for effortless baking.

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"The Secret to Storing Brown Sugar" - main blog image - background is of a cup of brown sugar.
Kitchen Tips

The Secret to Storing Brown Sugar

How can you keep brown sugar soft and scoopable for baking all your favorite recipes? The answer comes down to how you are storing your brown sugar. So, we’re here to provide a little guidance on which containers work best for storing this must-have baking ingredient.

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Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.