Unfortunately Mama is not always around to answer those basic or complex cooking and baking questions....so this is the place to look!

From measuring correctly, substituting ingredients, choosing the right ingredient, creating a dream list of favorite kitchen tools and products - hopefully this will serve as a good reference for all of you!

These are my own opinions and recommendations only - feel free to disagree, because you can always teach an old cook new tricks...but remember that there are also lessons to be learned from experience!

BASIC
​CONVERSIONS

BAKING POWDER vs BAKING SODA

ESSENTIAL
​BAKING TOOLS

MEASURING IS EVERYTHING

COCOA POWDER
​BASICS

PANTRY ESSENTIALS
​& FAVORITES

 VANILLA
​BASICS

INGREDIENT TEMPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

FAVORITE
​BAKING TIPS

EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTIONS

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Mama V
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