Tag Archives: cornstarch

Lemon Pudding

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Puddings & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Lemon Curd; 3. Lemon Pudding Cake; 4. Canary Steamed Pudding If you like lemon cream pie, you’ll like this pudding, which is basically the … Continue reading →

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Coconut Cream Pie

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April  2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 3. Conversions between Starches & Other Thickeners; 4. Banana Cream Pie; 5. Coconut (About) Includes: 1. Coconut Cream Pie When I was living in Portland, I made many overnight trips to … Continue reading →

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Flours & Starches: Cornstarch, Cornmeal and Masa Harina

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also Flours & Starches: 1. Other True Grains, 2. Gluten-Free, and 3. Purchasing & Storage; also 4. Lime Water and Nixtamalization Corn, or maize, is a true grain native to the Americas, and became … Continue reading →

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Baking Soda vs Baking powder, Part 1

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Baking soda and baking powder are leavening agents for quick-breads, muffins, cakes, and cookies. But what is the difference between them? How do you know which to use and how much … Continue reading →

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Felicia’s Scottish Shortbread Cookies

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cookies Menu; 2. Unrefined Powdered Sugar: Make Your Own I first encountered these wonderful cookies in Portland’s Cafe Society where I frequently had lunch. This wonderful breakfast and lunch spot was owned by … Continue reading →

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Non-Flour Starches & Other Thickeners

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo from Bob’s Red Mill (15)) There are times when you don’t want to use flour to thicken a fine sauce or pudding. Read on for information on the most common thickeners. See also Flours & … Continue reading →

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