The Rescue Baker is Your Go-To in a Pinch

Have a baking dilemma? Ask me your toughest question. Hosting a dinner party and need a quick and easy dessert? I’ll show you how to whip one up in no time! Need a great recipe for the gluten-free crowd? I’ve got you covered. Craving homemade sweet treats, but don’t have time to bake? Let me do it for you. Go ahead, take a look around, and please be sure to tell me what you think!

Adventures in… Pizza Rustica!

There’s a first time for everything. For TRB, this Easter marked a very big first – an attempt to make the famed Italian Easter treat, Pizza Rustica. To fully appreciate how this came to pass, here’s the back story: TRB‘s sister requested the meat and cheese pie after learning that a friend, who makes it… more »

The Lighter Side: Savory Spinach and Sundried Tomato Frittata

TRB is trying something a little different. Instead of the usual sweet treats, it’s time for a savory, but lighter dish. In the spirit of cutting calories, fat and cholesterol, but still using high quality, nutritious ingredients, here’s an adapted version of a recipe that originally appeared in Food Network’s January 2011 issue. By choosing… more »

Tools of the Trade: What Do You Really Need?

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It’s a question TRB gets often enough to warrant a thoughtful answer: “What kitchen tools are really required to be a great baker and what tools are just nice to have?” Truth be told, TRB likes to try to do as much as possible by hand. How impressive, you might think, but actually, it’s sheer… more »