Copyright (c) 2012 FineCooking.com en-us FineCooking.com - BasementBaker's posts http://www.finecooking.com/profile/BasementBaker Thu, 24 May 2012 17:24:43 -0500 FineCooking.com - BasementBaker's posts http://www.finecooking.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finecooking.com/profile/BasementBaker Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:40:47 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/13837/ultimate-pizza-dough http://www.finecooking.com/item/13837/ultimate-pizza-dough Posted by BasementBaker
The Fine Cooking Special Issue - Real Italian - features and awesome pizza dough recipe ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/13837/ultimate-pizza-dough Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:02:37 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/13682/bobs-red-mill http://www.finecooking.com/item/13682/bobs-red-mill Posted by BasementBaker
If only all businesses were run this way... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/13682/bobs-red-mill Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:47:21 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/13597/perfect-quick-bread http://www.finecooking.com/item/13597/perfect-quick-bread Posted by BasementBaker
There's no one key to perfect quick bread. Follow the tips in this post for a perfect loaf. ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/13597/perfect-quick-bread Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:02:23 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/13092/more-cookie-exchange-questions-answered http://www.finecooking.com/item/13092/more-cookie-exchange-questions-answered Posted by BasementBaker
Here are a few great questions from our first live streaming event that went unanswered...until now. ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/13092/more-cookie-exchange-questions-answered Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:31:29 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/12839/so-much-for-the-big-pumpkin-shortage http://www.finecooking.com/item/12839/so-much-for-the-big-pumpkin-shortage Posted by BasementBaker
Yes, when I heard there was going to be a pumpkin shortage this holiday I went out and bought six 29 ounce cans (my pumpkin muffins are a big seller). If you have any pumpkin left over, here is a recipe for some heart-healthy pumpkin pistachio muffins. ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/12839/so-much-for-the-big-pumpkin-shortage Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:21:55 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/12840/heart-healthy-pumpkin-pistachio-muffins http://www.finecooking.com/item/12840/heart-healthy-pumpkin-pistachio-muffins Posted by BasementBaker
Try these healthy treats and wean yourself off of decadent holiday food. ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/12840/heart-healthy-pumpkin-pistachio-muffins Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:11 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/12779/sweet-shortcuts-for-your-holiday-baking http://www.finecooking.com/item/12779/sweet-shortcuts-for-your-holiday-baking Posted by BasementBaker
Baking for the holidays doesn't just mean Christmas cookies, it's scones, muffins, breads and more. All of this baking can be time consuming, so here are some time-saving tips. ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/12779/sweet-shortcuts-for-your-holiday-baking Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:37:47 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/12369/moving-on-upfrom-the-basement http://www.finecooking.com/item/12369/moving-on-upfrom-the-basement Posted by BasementBaker
After 1 year of operation, American Artisan Bakery will be leaving the basement and moving on to a bigger and better kitchen at ground level! ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/12369/moving-on-upfrom-the-basement Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:13:26 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/12053/hold-the-bakin http://www.finecooking.com/item/12053/hold-the-bakin Posted by BasementBaker
A Locally Made Hamburger for Breakfast ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/12053/hold-the-bakin Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:48:25 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/11933/the-alfajor-recipe-coming-soon-to-a-newsstand-near-you http://www.finecooking.com/item/11933/the-alfajor-recipe-coming-soon-to-a-newsstand-near-you Posted by BasementBaker
Last year I posted an entry in the Fine Cooking Holiday Cookie Contest - it was a picture of the alfajor cookie, popular in Argentina and across Latin America in various forms. The recipe is coming soon to a newsstand near you! ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/11933/the-alfajor-recipe-coming-soon-to-a-newsstand-near-you Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:19:21 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/11700/in-need-of-holiday-recipes http://www.finecooking.com/item/11700/in-need-of-holiday-recipes Posted by BasementBaker
The sudden chill in the air on the East Coast has gotten me thinking about the holidays... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/11700/in-need-of-holiday-recipes Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:22:58 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/11338/recipe-erformula-for-success http://www.finecooking.com/item/11338/recipe-erformula-for-success Posted by BasementBaker
Baking with "formulas" instead of "recipes" is the best way to go...it can also save you if you screw something up. ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/11338/recipe-erformula-for-success Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:20:24 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/11276/killer-bread http://www.finecooking.com/item/11276/killer-bread Posted by BasementBaker
Baking bread has to be the most written about topic in baking - it is at the same time the simplest baked food yet the most complex to master. ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/11276/killer-bread Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:38:48 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/11271/summer-cupcakes http://www.finecooking.com/item/11271/summer-cupcakes Posted by BasementBaker
Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for the summer, especially topped with summer's greatest gift...fresh berries! ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/11271/summer-cupcakes Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:50:28 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/11107/no-politics-like-local-politics http://www.finecooking.com/item/11107/no-politics-like-local-politics Posted by BasementBaker
One of two farmer's markets that we participate in was forced to more from a new, prime location back to the old one. Did the market violate zoning laws? Did nearby businesses complain? There's no clear explanation from the market organizers or the town...I just love local politics! ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/11107/no-politics-like-local-politics Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:45:45 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/10863/baked-in-its-own-bag http://www.finecooking.com/item/10863/baked-in-its-own-bag Posted by BasementBaker
Home bakers are always trying to recreate professional ovens in their kitchens, so why not attempt yet another technique? ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/10863/baked-in-its-own-bag Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:23:42 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/10772/farmers-market-economy http://www.finecooking.com/item/10772/farmers-market-economy Posted by BasementBaker
Farmers Markets are extremely important to small food businesses because selling direct to the consumer is how you build a relationship with the public...and how you make the most money. ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/10772/farmers-market-economy Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:24:48 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/10625/establishing-a-solid-foundation-for-your-food-business http://www.finecooking.com/item/10625/establishing-a-solid-foundation-for-your-food-business Posted by BasementBaker
Are you itchin' to start your own food related business? A solid foundation is key... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/10625/establishing-a-solid-foundation-for-your-food-business Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:24:35 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/10683/a-new-customer-a-tasty-cookie-and-a-new-friend http://www.finecooking.com/item/10683/a-new-customer-a-tasty-cookie-and-a-new-friend Posted by BasementBaker
I got a call one day after work from a guy in Florida who wanted to come all the way to Connecticut to try my specialty cookie... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/10683/a-new-customer-a-tasty-cookie-and-a-new-friend Thu, 28 May 2009 06:56:12 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/10619/which-leads-me-to-my-next-pointslow-down http://www.finecooking.com/item/10619/which-leads-me-to-my-next-pointslow-down Posted by BasementBaker
My last post about scaling recipes created an unexpected segway to a topic that is very important for anyone starting a business: slow down! ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/10619/which-leads-me-to-my-next-pointslow-down Sat, 23 May 2009 17:30:45 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/10585/multiplication-frustration http://www.finecooking.com/item/10585/multiplication-frustration Posted by BasementBaker
Scaling recipes can be difficult. After having tackled muffins, scones and carrot cake with no problems (or actual adjustments in leavening ingredients) I tackled chocolate cupcakes...and invented a whole new menu item in the process. ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/10585/multiplication-frustration Wed, 20 May 2009 21:29:45 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/10522/who-does-this-guy-think-he-is http://www.finecooking.com/item/10522/who-does-this-guy-think-he-is Posted by BasementBaker
Have you ever wanted to start your own food business? Do you run a catering company or bakery want to know what others in your field are doing? Welcome to the Basement Baker... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/10522/who-does-this-guy-think-he-is