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Blonde Jokes and Chocolate Blueberry Beer Cupcakes

They weren’t kidding when everyone was warned of flooding. The sewers were on the attack! Just glad I didn’t have to run past that today. I had slightly slushy roads for my run today. It was snowing when I set out and the wind was certainly not helpful. But I pounded out 20 miles. Not saying it was easy but I did it. I didn’t walk. When I wanted to quit, I kept thinking about those ultra runners who go for 24 to 30 or more HOURS through amazing environments and outrageous temperatures. Thinking of the pain and discomfort others [...]

By Joanne|2011-03-12T09:33:42-05:00March 12, 2011|Baking|6 Comments

Flour notes and Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes

To get a nice delicate crumb when baking a cake, you need the right kind of flour. I use “Softasilk” cake flour. It’s a Pillsbury product and is milled from soft wheat. This gives cakes a higher volume, finer texture and tenderness. It is so fine, you don’t have to take time for additional sifting. This brings me to the following thoughts on flour. I have quite a few varieties in my pantry and freezer (bean and nut flours can go rancid so I find it better to store them in the freezer). Basics: Wheat flours have gluten which results [...]