Hey there, food lovers! Ever heard of droppin’ a penny into a pot of apple butter while it’s bubblin’ away? Sounds nutty, right? Well, lemme tell ya, there’s a reason behind this oddball trick that’s been passed down through generations, specially in old-timey kitchens across Amish country and the Appalachian hills. If you’re scratchin’ your … Read more
Dump cakes became popular when cake mixes were introduced and are considered a classic American dessert. They usually contain fruit (traditionally pie filling), dry cake mix, and butter. As you can guess by their name, the ingredients are dumped into the pan without any mixing, which means getting this 3-ingredient apple cake into the oven … Read more
Hey there, fruit lovers! Ever stumbled across something called an “apple pear” at the market and thought, “What in tarnation is this?” Well, lemme tell ya, you’re in for a treat. Here at our lil’ corner of the internet, we’re all about uncovering food gems, and apple pears—also known as Asian pears or Nashi pears—are … Read more
Apple cider vinegar is often used in cooking and baking, or to make marinades, dressings, and even beverages. To make it, chopped apples are covered with water and left to ferment to form ethanol. Natural bacteria convert the ethanol into acetic acid, which is the main component of vinegar (1). It’s not often that an … Read more
Hey there, food lovers and curious cooks! Ever found yourself munchin’ on a crisp apple or diggin’ into a hearty potato dish and wondered, “Are apples and potatoes related?” I mean, they’re both staples in our kitchens, right? They show up in everything from pies to fries, so it’s easy to think they might be … Read more
As soon as the temperatures start to rise, fruit flies can begin showing up in your home uninvited. These pesky insects can quickly become a source of frustration as they hover around ripe fruits, vegetables, and even fermenting liquids. What they lack in size, they make up in numbers. Fruit flies can quickly multiply and … Read more
Hey there, baking buddies! If you’ve ever stood in the grocery aisle, eyeballin’ a bag of Golden Delicious apples and wondering, “Can I use these for baking?”—well, I’m here to spill the beans. The short answer? Heck yeah, you can use Golden Delicious apples for baking! But, and it’s a big ol’ but, they ain’t … Read more
Hey there, fellow baking enthusiasts! If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I soak apples before making pie?” then lemme tell ya, you’ve stumbled on the right post. I’m here to spill the beans—or rather, the apple juice—on a trick that’s gonna take your pie game on fleek The short answer? Heck yes, you should soak ‘em! … Read more
Hey there, folks! Ever wondered if Adam chomped down on an apple in the Garden of Eden, just like all them old paintings and Sunday school stories make ya think? I mean, we’ve all got that image in our heads—Adam and Eve, sneaky serpent, big shiny apple, and bam, the fall of humanity But, lemme … Read more
Hey there, baking buddies! If you’ve ever wandered through the produce aisle and spotted those bright yellow Opal apples, you mighta wondered, “Are these shiny fellas good for baking?” Well, I’m here to give ya the lowdown with a big ol’ YES—but with a lil’ twist Opal apples can totally rock your baked goods, especially … Read more