Stilltasty.com

I haven't been doing too much baking this week, mainly due to my avoidance of desserts for awhile. In lieu of this, I wanted to share a quick link that I found to be rather helpful. I'm always wondering when the use-by date is for some things, as I really, really hate to waste food. However, I have no desire to eat food or use ingredients that are past their dates. This website has all the answers! How long can you keep apples? They have the answer! Just type in the ingredient, and this site lets you know how long it will keep based on the storage method (ie, shelf, fridge, freezer).

http://www.stilltasty.com/

I love to Substitute

As many of you may know, I love to swap healthy ingredients for less-than-healthy ingredients in my baking. Sometimes it works out, sometimes, well….it’s time to hit up the pizza place down the street! There are also times that I’m in the midst of making something, and lo and behold, I’m missing some ingredient and there is no time for an emergency grocery run. I scramble to find something with properties that will make up the missing ingredient.




As I was messing about on the Internet, I stumbled upon this nifty link which details tried and true baking and cooking substitutions from the Joy of Baking. Lots of great info in this list, and very easy to use! Enjoy!



http://www.joyofbaking.com/IngredientSubstitution.html