Annie Overboe
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Angel food cake gets devilish treatmentFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Since childhood, I've been fascinated with angel food cake with its heavenly flavor and billowy texture. While most cake recipes offer variations limited to flavors and ...
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No shortening? No problem. Recipe adapts to what's on hand.Jan 13, 2009 10:00 pm - The holiday baking season may be history, but that doesn't mean bakers stop receiving requests for sweet treats. Nearly every January I find myself with invitations to b...
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Extra eggs keep oven-baked French toast from going soggyDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Most bakers will tell you by the time the New Year rolls around the last thing we want to do is bake. After creating all those holiday cookies, candies and cakes, my lis...
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Having a baking plan saves time and moneyNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Rising food costs have certainly taken a toll on family budgets this year. But before you cancel your holiday baking session, hear me out. Home baking actually saves mon...
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Convenience desserts not always easy on the walletNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - My last trip to the grocery store left me stunned. The bill was so high my it took my breath away and left me wondering where I could trim things. One key to saving mone...
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Pretzel and cookie 'broomsticks' a Halloween treatOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - When I was a kid, Halloween night meant donning a simple costume (designed more for warmth than to mimic a TV hero) and canvassing as many streets as possible, filling m...
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Bakers hot and cold when it comes to popoversOct 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Occasionally my husband will chime in with a suggestion or two for this column. I listen more intently when they involve tales from his childhood. Recently he recalled t...
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Peanut butter treats appeal to four-legged friendsSep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - This summer my husband and I took the plunge with a new addition to our home. No, as tempting as it was, we didn't install a swimming pool in the backyard. Instead we go...
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Baking disasters stem from not knowing how to substituteSep 09, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the more interesting aspects in my life as a pastry chef has been in the role of recipe consultant to friends and readers. Why did my cookies spread to thin? Why ...
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Chef turns the tables on tiramisuAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - As a culinary professional and longtime foodie I can spot mediocre desserts at 20 paces. I am always on the lookout for exceptional sweets; those treats worth the calori...