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From scratch versus frozen: Pie crusts

From scratch versus frozen: Pie crusts

LisaOct 12, 20102 min read

The original baking experiment that I was going to do with the pumpkin pies was frozen pie crust vs. home made pie crust. This was before I realized that canned…

A tale of two pies: Canned pumpkin versus pumpkin pie filling

A tale of two pies: Canned pumpkin versus pumpkin pie filling

LisaOct 12, 20104 min read

I had been meaning to have a baking night at my place with a friend of mine. One of her favourite desserts is pumpkin pie, so with it being the…

Artificial sweeteners: Are they all created equal?

Artificial sweeteners: Are they all created equal?

LisaOct 8, 20103 min read

One of the baking experiments I have always wanted to do is to substitute artificial sweetener for sugar and see if how it affects the end product in baking. However,…

margarine with plant sterols

Plant sterols: How do they work?

LisaOct 4, 20102 min read

You may have seen a number of products in the market lately with plant sterols (also known as phytosterols). What are they? Plant sterols are natural components that are found…