The Breville Smart Oven Pro feels and operates  like a high end toaster but in reality, due to its size and oven temperature accuracy, can double as an extra (full sized) oven, which is especially handy during holiday times when you have a slew of side dishes that need the proverbial 350 […]
Capresso Kettles Combine Aesthetics and Function in a Beautiful Way!
Capresso Kettles Classic Glass or Spiffy Stainless Steel Pour Over? Two kettles, unlimited possibilities! I have a kettle fetish – that’s not a surprise to those who know me and Betterbaking.com. I’m always looking for a perfect kettle and my criterion (in electric kettles) is ever the same: capacity, style, auto turn off and simply […]
Christmas Log or Buche Noel
Nothing store-bought beats a from-scatch Buche Noel or Yule Log. Essentially a sponge roll, decorated with holiday accounterments, it is a show piece. Cake 5 eggs, separated 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract pinch of cream of tartar ¼ teaspoon salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted […]
December 2018 A Note from Marcy
Dear Bakers and Friends, Welcome to the December Issue of Betterbaking.com! From the gathering time of October, to feelings of gratitude in November, we tumble into the final month of the year, December. And what is December’s theme? I would say sugar and spice of course but also: stillness. Despite the harried pace of holiday […]
December 2022 A Note from Marcy
Dear Friends and Fellow Bakers, Welcome to the December 2022 issue of Betterbaking.com! It’s the last issue of the year and it’s packed with special offerings in recipes, cookbooks and subscriptions! This is my sugar-and-spice edition of BB and I’ve spent many delightful hours baking it all up fresh for you. It’s finally beginning to […]
December 2022 A Note from Marcy
Dear Friends and Fellow Bakers, Welcome to the December 2022 issue of Betterbaking.com! It’s the last issue of the year and it’s packed with special offerings in recipes, cookbooks and subscriptions! This is my sugar-and-spice edition of BB and I’ve spent many delightful hours baking it all up fresh for you. It’s finally beginning to […]
Dualit Kettle at the boil and at your service!
If you don’t live in the UK or you’re not kettle-centric (as I am, in Canada) you probably take your kettle (and tea bags) for granted. But I’m indeed kettle-centric and absolutely devoted to quality tea so for me, my kettle choice (as my Dualit toaster is for toasting all the great breads I bake) […]
Essential Oils and Diffusers, a Primer
Seems everyone is looking for a bit of calm these days: meditation apps are flying out of the ITunes Store, yoga classes are full, and mindfulness training is enjoying celebrity status in the corporate world. It’s no surprize then that this holistic outreach for well-being would see the (happy) emergence of aromatherapy as a tonic. […]
February 2018 A Note from Marcy
Dear Bakers and Friends, Welcome to the February 2018 issue, aka the heart-of-winter edition of Betterbaking.com which I hope will unfold as a beautiful baking oasis for you. Baking seems the best tonic to offset the shortest and coldest month I know. It’s also a good thing they thought to include Valentine’s Day in […]
February 2024 A Note from Marcy Goldman’s Betterbaking.com
Dear Fellow Bakers and Friends, Welcome to the’ heartiest’ month of the year where our fingers and toes may be boned-chilled but inside our hearts are warm and glowing. It’s the second month of the year, aka the love month, book-marked mid-way by Valentine’s Day. Ah Valentine’s day… a day people love or hate or […]