Diary of a Baker Mom: Where did the day go? More like where are the days going??

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Where did the day go? More like where are the days going??

When I decided that I was going to get back to my Diaper Cake and Party Favor endeavor, I knew it would require a lot of time and dedication. :) So to start, I went back to Etsy to start over and see where it would take me this time (mind you, I tried this at some point last year too). So, for a start, my storefront is there: http://www.etsy.com/shop/babyshowerblvd

After spending much of the last 2 days researching and getting an idea of where I would fit in and how my products would make the mark. I think I am ready to list items and make a go for it. :)

If you're creative and make things yourself, I'd suggest checking out Etsy.com. Maybe you too will be able to make a few bucks doing what you like to do. :)

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Cooking with Kids

USING A KNIFE...
If you're looking for some thing to use as an introduction to teach proper knife skills, cutting and chopping with your child, I think Extra Firm Tofu (I use the one from Trader Joe's) works great! It is not too wet or jiggly to start and after a couple of power pushes (kids love that kinda stuff) on paper towels, it's just right. The knife goes though easily; without too much pressure they are able to learn the cutting movement and not be worried about the piece of food flying away.

Baking Tips

SOFT FUDGY BROWNIES - Remove the brownies from the oven approximately 4 minutes earlier than stated in the recipe. Allow them to cool in the pan before cutting. The remaining heat will be enough for them to finish baking.

NON-STICK PANS - Non stick pans are great and I use many of them for baking in various shapes and sizes. However, even though they are non-stick, for baking you have to be sure to coat them with spray or the "old time" method of butter and flouring. :) If you don't, chances are your cake is not going to make it out of your pan in one piece.

MUFFIN PANS - are an awesome invention! They are easiest to use when used with a liner (nowadays available in various sizes, shapes & colors). Liners provide a great convienience in that you can just pick up the muffin or cupcake and go. They do not require any pre-work, no messy spraying or coating with butter; drop in paper cup, spoon in the batter, bake and you have minimal clean up.