My Minty Strawberry and Raspberry Shortcake is like a Summery slap to the face. Slightly sweet, spongy cake builds the foundation for all of that sweet, strawberry goodness sandwiched with layers of fluffy homemade vanilla whipped cream. Each bite breaths little wisps of refreshing mint over your tongue and through your nose.
Baking
How to Taste Test Your Batter
How do you know what that delicious looking muffin, cake, or cookie batter will taste like? Taste raw batter and you run the risk of getting salmonella poisoning from raw eggs. On top of that, tasting raw batter is not the same as tasting the cooked, final product. So what to do? Here’s a clever trick:
Banana Muffins
Last week I had the privilege of teaching a kids cooking class to the girls at The Settlement Home, a children’s agency in Austin. The Settlement Home’s mission is to promote healing and growth by providing a continuum of care, support, and resources. These classes are the most fulfilling work I’m doing right now.