Family traditional recipes are an integral part of our cultural heritage and a valuable way to connect with our ancestors. These recipes not only provide us with delicious meals but also serve as a link to our family’s history, preserving the tastes and flavors of those who came before us for generations to come. Treasured […]
Health Benefits of Whole Grains in the Diet
Whole grains have been a staple in the human diet for thousands of years and for good reason. They are packed with essential nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that are important for overall health and wellness. Here are just a few of the many health benefits of consuming whole grains: Improved digestion: Whole grains are high […]
Bake to Give Ideas from Baker Bettie
One of my favorite tips for preparing a variety of items for a bake sale is to utilize a master recipe and prepare it in various ways. My Drop Cookie Master Recipe is by far my favorite for this application because it is easy to double, triple, or even quadruple the base dough recipe and […]
Designer Oatmeal Cookies: Baker’s Spotlight with Brooke Stamm
Brooke Stamm, Program Manager, Washington County 4-H and Youth, River Valley District, Kansas, has been baking as long as she can remember. “I learned to bake while growing up doing 4-H. As young as I can remember, my mom showed me everything I know.” Recently the Home Baking Association presented roundtable SPARK sessions- Heat is […]
Bake for Family Fun Month: A Time to Celebrate, Bond and Enjoy Delicious Meals Together!
The Home Baking Association has designated February as Bake for Family Fun Month, a national celebration dedicated to encouraging families to spend quality time together in the kitchen. This month-long event is all about creating memories, learning new baking skills, and of course, indulging in some yummy treats. Here are the dates to mark on […]
Bake to Give This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time to show love and appreciation to those who matter most. While there are many gifts to choose from, fresh baked goods are a sweet and thoughtful option that are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Here are the benefits of baking fresh baked goods at home versus purchasing […]
National Festival of Breads 2023
Whether it is a go-to recipe, a revamped family favorite or a combination of unique-to-you flavors, put your creativity to the test in the quest to become the Best of Breads Champion in the 2023 National Festival of Breads. Enter your favorite yeast bread or roll recipe now through February 13, 2023, for the chance […]
Savory Baking
By Sharon Davis, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Manhattan, KS After a recent blizzard of holiday sweets, I‘ve begun to embrace all things soup and savory breads. In fact, I’m betting you’ll love the Mini-Bread Bowls demonstrated by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. The whole wheat bread bowls are a perfect individual size, served fresh or easily frozen […]
Bake to Give
Baked goods have always been a popular and thoughtful gift idea, whether for special occasions like birthdays and holidays, or just to show someone you care. There is something about the comfort and warmth of fresh-baked goods that brings a smile to people’s faces and warms their hearts. Here are some reasons to bake to […]
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 […]