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Culinary Corner

Popping up with something delicious for brunch

By CPC | Feb 26, 2026

There is something magical about baking. The right combination of chemicals can create delicate textures, sharp flavors, and beautiful aromas using everyday ingredients. Nowhere is this more evident than in…

A batch made in heaven for your valentine

By CPC | Jan 28, 2026

There are few things in life better than a great chocolate chip cookie. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I think that baking a truly stellar cookie for someone is…

Start the day – and the year – right

By CPC | Dec 27, 2025

January is always exciting. A whole new year, just waiting to be filled with adventures, relationships, and yes, delicious food. I like to think of January as the year’s staging…

Time to spread some Christmas cheer

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

This is it. For home cooks, December is the big show, the one we all train for. As someone once said, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, a…

The power of flour

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

A well-stocked baking aisle in a grocery store can have such a great variety of alternatives to all-purpose flour that it can be overwhelming. While bakers understand that the type…

Can the grease

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

The holiday season brings family, festive meals, and…sometimes unexpected plumbing problems. Between extra cooking, house guests and cold weather, December is one of the most common times for sewer backups.…

Easy as pie

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

One of the things I love about November is that it is filled with nostalgia. I love the chilly temperatures, the seasonal decorations, the falling leaves and the gatherings of…

It’s “Crocktober”

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Cozy season has begun and I am here for it. Snuggly sweaters, fluffy slippers and deliciously warming creations from the kitchen are exactly what I’m craving as the weather cools.…

All about pears

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Pears are the perfect fall fruit. Anything an apple can do, a pear can do, too. Juicy and sweet, pears can be snacked on fresh, added to hearty salads and…

A fabulous flop

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

One of my favorite ways to relax is to try a new recipe. I’ve been a home cook and baker for long enough now that most of the time even…

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