So you want to throw a Galentine’s Day party with your girlfriends? Who wouldn’t?! Spending an evening with your besties while eating yummy food, drinking champagne and sharing stories sounds like the ultimate date night to us too! Whether your vision of the evening involves celebrating in PJs and face masks, or dressing your best, […]
Category: Bakery Emulsions
Gluten-Free Baking with Xanthan Gum
The holidays are fast approaching. If you or a loved one is gluten-free, there is no need to sit on the sidelines. There are tons of great recipes out there, and with a little Xanthan Gum, you won’t be able to tell the difference!
5 Delicious Drinks Using Gomme Syrup
Also known as acacia powder, gum arabic is a natural product made from the resin of acacia trees. At first glance, the tasteless, odorless, colorless ingredient, doesn’t sound as exciting as infused salt or chocolate stir sticks, but a closer look reveals an ingredient that creates pure alchemy behind the bar. How Does Gum Arabic […]
November Maker of the Month
Joe Gattis’ interest in recipe development began in 1964 after returning from a family vacation to Costa Rica. He experienced a life-changing coffee syrup that was poured over ice cream and wanted to recreate it. With a little help from his mother, Joe nailed a duplicate recipe that drew repeat requests. Dazzling friends and family […]
October Maker of the Month
Creativity, collaboration, consistency, and community are values that started and continue to drive the success of the Webby award winning YouTube Channel, How To Cake It. Yolanda Gampp’s out-of-this-world artistry and the media expertise of Connie Contardi and Jocelyn Mercer were the perfect ingredients for creating addicting, highly entertaining, pop culture-filled instructional videos that […]
5 Baking Basics for Kids—Easy and Yummy Recipes Included!
As we enter into fall and “Back to School” season, many kids will still be in a remote learning setting, causing parents to have to put their teaching skills to the test. With Kids Take over the Kitchen Day happening on September 13, we suggest setting aside time during the school day for a “cooking […]
How to Build an Insta Worthy Waffle Board
Breakfast boards are having a major moment for foodies, recipe bloggers, and the social media savvy. With National Waffle Day coming up on August 24, here at LorAnn, we are up to the challenge in building a board that goes outside your cheese and crackers norm. Whether you are hosting a small, socially-distanced brunch with […]
7 Tasty Treats for a Tropical-Themed Party
Even though we’ve had to put travel temporarily on hold, it doesn’t mean we can’t get creative about crafting our own tropical experience. So let’s fire up the Tiki torches and get ready to take a trip to paradise. With the summer season in full swing, outdoor decks and pool patios are the perfect venues […]
June Baker of the Month
Uniting orphaned children with their forever family is Rebecca Cruttenden’s mission. With the help of some amazing volunteers and some really great cookies, she is making great strides.