Picking out ingredients, creating new and exciting flavor combinations, the aromas coming from the oven, and watching people’s faces light up when they take the first bite drive Michele Sweeney to create and educate.
Recent Posts
ApPEELing Ways to Prepare Your Fall Bounty
The end of summer is fast approaching, but the u-pick adventures aren’t over yet. Apple orchards will begin harvesting their crops, and people will flock for a chance to play farmer for an afternoon. What to do with all those baskets full of apples?
September Confectioner of the Month
This month we shine a spotlight on the Stefanelli family of Romolo Chocolates in Erie, Pennsylvania . The Stefanellis are born confectioners. The family tradition began over 100 years ago with Romolo, who passed his knowledge to his sons, and eventually his grandson, Tony.
5 of the Hottest Trends in Cake Decorating
The level of artistry and creativity in today’s world of cake decorating is utterly amazing. It’s an exciting time for the sugar arts! Here are some of the most outstanding designs trending now.
August Baker of the Month
Meet Stephanie Thomacos – mother, painter, baker, and owner of Mama’s Macs & More, Enfield, Connecticut.
7 Activities You Can Do with Your Kids This Summer
Warm weather and school dismissals can only mean one thing – it’s summer! With the kids home for summer break, it can often be a challenge to keep them busy and engaged in a way that doesn’t involve sitting in front of a screen.
July Baker of the Month
Meet Angelo and Vicky Di Zio, the creative husband and wife team behind Cakes by Zio Diz in Sydney, Australia.
June Baker of the Month
Meet LorAnn’s Baker of the Month: Juliana, owner of Juliana Matheus Cakes in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
It’s All About that Base – Extracts vs. Emulsions for Baking
Both Bakery Emulsions and Extracts can be used for flavoring. Discover how emulsions are different from extracts and why they’re preferred for baking.
Maximum Flavor, Minimum Sugar
According to the calendar spring arrived over a month ago, but it doesn’t quite feel that way until the magnolia trees are in bloom, the cherry blossoms start to pop and the tulips begin to peek up from the ground. It’s like nature is doing a refresh. Speaking of a refresh, remember those resolutions you […]
