Tag Archives: baking

Ingredient-Free Baking

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

Since I’m trying to dial back the starch and sugar in my diet, and have a bunch of family members with restrictions, I often prowl for recipes. I found one especially promising dessert online. No sugar or grain? Why, that … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Pounded!

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

This time, I can’t even blame the appliances. Just my choice, perhaps, of recipe… or utensil. Brent’s mom, Jeannine, had bravely invited all the Johnson clan to her house for a mini-reunion. “What can I bring?” I asked, innocently. “Your … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re One of the Family When…

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Last weekend we visited Brent’s mom, rather belatedly, for her birthday. Mom and I sat at the table with our coffee, reminiscing about our long history. “You’ve treated me like a daughter from day one,” I told her with gratitude. … Continue reading →

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Kitchen(Aid) Mixup

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

After years getting along with just a hand-held mixer for all my baking, I finally bought a Kitchen Aid stand mixer. One great thing about my old Oster stand mixer–it had that turntable thing that lets the bowl spin around … Continue reading →

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Holiday Fiasco – I mean, FEAST.

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jan C. Johnson

What I’d like to know is, why don’t we eat normal food for Thanksgiving? Like lasagna or steak. Or at least, if we’re going to eat poultry, start with a bird that isn’t five times the size we usually cook, … Continue reading →

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Banana-Bread Math

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

When I was working on my English degree, some of my fellow students thought I was a little odd. No surprise? Well, specifically, they thought it odd that I genuinely like math. In fact, I couldn’t get along without it. … Continue reading →

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