Tag: baking
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Welcome to For Goodness Bakes!
Welcome to For Goodness Bakes! Oh, friends, do I have something special to share with you today! As a true Midwestern gal, born and raised, there’s nothing that warms my heart quite like the memory of a bustling kitchen, the scent of flour and sugar in the air, and the comforting presence of my grandmothers.
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The Baker’s Best Secret: The History of the Danish Dough Whisk
The Baker’s Best Secret: The History of the Danish Dough Whisk There are certain tools in the kitchen that feel like extensions of your own hands, and for me, the Danish dough whisk is one of them. I discovered this utensil on a visit to Ingebretsen’s, that wonderful slice of Nordic heritage right here in
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More Than a Recipe: Why Your Kitchen Needs a Favorite Cookbook
More Than a Recipe: Why Your Kitchen Needs a Favorite Cookbook Have you ever found yourself in the kitchen, ready to bake, with your phone propped against the flour canister? You’ve just scrolled through a dozen different blog posts for “the best” brownie recipe, dodging pop-up ads and auto-playing videos, and you finally have a
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From Holiday Cookies to Curated Cookbooks: More of the Story Behind For Goodness Bakes!
From Holiday Cookies to Curated Cookbooks: More of the Story Behind For Goodness Bakes! For Goodness Bakes! officially launched on September 14 at the 2nd Sunday Market at Venn Brewing in Minneapolis. So, I thought I would share a little more about the inspiration behind For Goodness Bakes! While the memories of baking with my
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The Sweet Story of the Chocolate Chip Cookie
The Sweet Story of the Chocolate Chip Cookie 🍪 There are few treats as universally beloved as the chocolate chip cookie. Its warm, comforting aroma and perfect balance of sweet and salty can transport us back in time to watching a batch bake in the oven at grandma’s house. But have you ever wondered about
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Why Upcycling Cookbooks is Part of For Goodness Bakes!
Why Upcycling Cookbooks is Part of For Goodness Bakes! When you walk into our kitchen, you’ll experience a lot of things that feel familiar: flour dusting the countertops, the warm glow of the oven, and the delicious scent of something baking. But you’ll also notice something special—a shelf filled with well-loved, well-worn cookbooks. These aren’t
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Sophie, Vera, Pat and Jackie – My Inspirations for For Goodness Bakes!
Sophie, Vera, Pat and Jackie – My Inspirations for For Goodness Bakes! I’ve been thinking so much about the incredible women who shaped my love for baking homemade treats. There’s my great-grandma Sophie, whose Christmas chocolate fudge was pure magic – rich, smooth, and utterly unforgettable. Just thinking about it brings back the joy of
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The Sweetest Slice: A Sour Cream Raisin Pie and a Lesson in Love
The Sweetest Slice: A Sour Cream Raisin Pie and a Lesson in Love My Grandma Pat in her kitchen on the day she gave me a lesson in making her Sour Cream Raisin Pie. Gosh, there are some smells that just take you right back, aren’t there? For me, it’s the warm, comforting scent of
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Sweet Memories of Grandma Vera’s Blueberry Muffins
Sweet Memories of Grandma Vera’s Blueberry Muffins My Grandma Vera Vickerman (standing wearing dress & apron) looking over my dad, Keith Vickerman (in the baby buggy) in the summer of 1951. There are some memories that just stick with you, warming your heart every time you recall them. For me, many of those cherished moments
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How to Organize Your Home Library
How to Organize Your Home Library A fun fact about me: I am a self-professed book nerd. I fell in love with reading at an early age. It was my escape. I would sit in my room for hours listening to music and reading a book. It is my favorite way to learn and absorb