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Barrelhouse sets the musical scene and vibe during their shows with edgy and upbeat versions of classic and new Blues songs that connect with the crowd and gets people on their feet. Barrelhouses' sound is founded on its driving rhythms, unique song interpretations, and characteristic enthusiasm for each gig.
The music, popularly known as "Hooligan Blues", is purposefully selected and arranged to engage the crowd, encourage folks to get their dancing shoes on, and create a connection between the band and the audience. Every Barrelhouse gig is meant to be a shared experience for the band and their fans…and to enlist new "Hooligans and Hooliganettes"!
If you're looking to have a carefree night with your favorite Blues music at some great venues, then come out and spend an evening with The Hooligans and our friends. We promise that you'll have a great time and we'll make the night special for you and your friends.
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Barrelhouse plays a mix of unique covers of Muddy Waters, SRV, Albert Castiglia, Jimmy Thackery, Tab Benoit, ZZ Top, Cream, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Hendrix, Gary Moore, Walter Trout, Albert Cummings, Jeff Healey, and many other favorites.
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CHICAGO - Connor Carrick knows the inside of the United Center better than any Maple Leaf.
Leafs can't hold on in third period
In 48 hours, the young Maple Leafs have lost a four-goal lead and couldn't hang on for a point in a back-to-back road game.
Habs' Price wins season debut
Carey Price made 27 saves in his much-anticipated season debut as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Thursday night.
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In his role as the official ambassador for the NHL's centennial season, Wayne Gretzky sat down for a one-on-one with Postmedia to discuss all things hockey. In the third of a four-part series entitled "THE GREAT ONE & THE STATE OF THE GAME," Gretzky admits that the soaring costs of playing hockey is not a new dilemma for the sport — but nevertheles
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Angry fan to donate $250G to Subban charity
A man who took put a full-page ad in a Montreal newspaper to express his anger over the P.K. Subban trade is making a big donation to the popular defenceman's charity.
NHL scoring on the rise
Perhaps it's time to bring back the mullets.
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Ten days removed from being centred out by a playful Barack Obama at the White House, the lighter side of Phil Kessel once again was revealed on Tuesday.

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Tata Motors new design language will see emergence of a more contemporary, sportier looking and well designed range of cars with subtle Indian elements incorporated into its design. While continuing with Tata Motors pledge of reliability and ruggedness, the new range of cars from Tata Motors will have a stronger appeal, will be well engineered and apt for the segment they target. A stronger design language is what Tata Motors Head of Design, Pratap Bose, feels will take the company out of doldrums and into the limelight in the future.
Tata Motors has not been seeing good results over the past few years. During 2013-14, the company sales dipped 38.64% to 1,07,187 units as compared to 1,74,692 units sold in 2012-13 taking the company down to the 4th largest automaker in India superseded by Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Honda.
Consumer preferences were fast changing, demands were increasing and quality products are held in high acclaim. Viewing these changes, and noting their importance to today's buyer, the company felt the urgent need to alter its strategy and bring in something new to entice customers back into the Tata Motors fold. Tata Motors' new design language will begin with the upcoming Bolt and Zest which will receive Indian inspired elements which will not hit customers in the face but will be subtle and understated, but there nonetheless.
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UK researchers study GPGPU vs Blue Gene
Researchers from the University of Warwick's Performance Computing and Visualization Department and Oxford University's eResearch Centre have put together a study: should we install a GPGPU-based system or a more traditional IMB Blue Gene-like supercomputer? The team's research will present their work at the 1st International Workshop on Performance Modeling, Benchmarking and Simulation of High Performance Computing Systems at the SC10 conference in New Orleans. The Khronos Group will be at Booth # 1132 at SC10.
ArcSoft collaborates with AMD to debut OpenCL enabled TotalMedia Theatre 5
ArcSoft is collaborating with AMD using their Radeon™ HD 6800 series GPUs on OpenCL™ technology with the pre-release of its best-selling multimedia player application, TotalMedia Theatre 5. ArcSoft's products are optimized with OpenCL, include the upscaling technology SimHD® on TotalMedia Theatre 5 and H.264 encoders across many applications such as TotalMedia ShowBiz, TotalMedia Studio, and MediaConverter 7.
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HUONE, Imagination Technologies and Rightware will be demonstrating in the "Khronos Pavilion" at SIGGRAPH ASIA. We are dramatically increasing our participation at SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 in Seoul over last year. We're hosting another Khronos Developer University co-located with SIGGRAPH Asia. We are looking forward to seeing all the familiar faces as well as lots of new ones.
General 3D Announces World's First Web-Based HTML5/WebGL Stereoscopic 3D System
General 3D announced the first web-based 3D stereoscopic system to stream 3D stereoscopic videos using only a browser. This new system uses the HTML5 and WebGL standards being built into Mozilla FireFox, Google Chrome and Apple Safari. Currently the site appears to work only with Firefox 4 beta.
Join us at SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 Seoul
See numerous Khronos members demonstrate on the "Khronos Pavilion" and teach about Khronos APIs at "Developer University." Following our successful participation in SIGGRAPH Asia 2009, the Khronos Group is dramatically increasing our participation at SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 in Seoul. We are hosting Khronos Developer University co-located with SIGGRAPH Asia, and numerous Khronos members have joined together and each is taking a demonstration suite to create a large number of exciting demos in the Khronos Pavilion on the SIGGRAPH trade show floor. We are looking forward to seeing you all there.
Bringing Virtual Worlds to Your Web Browser
Connect@NMC Online Seminar featuring Henrik Bennetsen of Katalabs, a pioneer in the use of open source software and HTML5 to deliver fast, seamless virtual world experiences inside modern web browsers. HTML5 and WebGL are two emerging standards bringing change to the web. Join Henrik on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 12:00 pm Pacific Time to learn more about using emerging standards to create 3D virtual worlds within the browser. Connect@NMC sessions are free and open to the public, and take place in the NMC Adobe Connect Seminar room.
Pixels in the palm of your hand - Neil Trevett interview from Siggraph on WebGL
"Into Tomorrow" broadcasts from Siggraph 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. Dave Graveline interviews Neil Trevett from The Khronos Group & NVIDIA. Dave and Neil discuss WebGL and "Pixels in the Palm of your hand" More videos about the Khronos Group can be found on the YouTube Khronos Channel.
AMD released Catalyst 10.8 drivers with OpenGL ES 2.0
AMD has added OpenGL ES 2.0 support in the 10.8 drivers which will allow hardware accelerated WebGL support. The Catalyst 10.8 product is based on a published Khronos Specification, and is expected to pass the Khronos Conformance Testing Process. Current conformance status can be found at www.khronos.org/conformance.
Extruding data in ArcGIS Explorer with COLLADA
ESRI's ArcGIS Explorer (AGX) is a free downloadable GIS viewer which allows viewing of a wide variety of spatial data in either 2D or 3D (Globe) display modes. ArcGIS Explorer supports import of COLLADA objects and allows the objects to interact with data.
Bryce 7 released with new COLLADA import and export options
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Charlie Haden/Egberto Gismonti: In Montreal
Although a democratic spirit prevails, this is clearly Gismonti's showcase, the lion's share of originals coming from his pen. On 12-string guitar, he flies up and down the fret board in pyrotechnic displays that evoke a strong folk-like quality, with Haden's own primal voice proving to be a perfect match. As a pianist, Gismonti's classical upbringing is conspicuously evident. Overall, the results are both intimate and celebratory.
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An order of french fries have apparently led to a supersize problem for a Massachusetts man.
According to the Lowell (Mass.) Sun, a 26-year-old man was arrested for allegedly throwing an order of hot McDonald's french fries in the face of his 11-year-old stepdaughter last Friday. The man has pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to the Lowell Sun report.
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THE SHOT — Jay Leno gets "photobombed" by this pair of gene pool winners. [via]
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semi funny. leno is a twat, not funny at all and had made some remarks on air that were semi anti-gay.
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1. A substance present in tissues, platelets, and leukocytes necessary for the coagulation of blood; in the presence of calcium ions thromboplastin is necessary for the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin, an important step in coagulation of blood. It is now generally believed that thromboplastin activity may be developed through blood (intrinsic) or tissue (extrinsic) systems. Tissue thromboplastin (factor III) interacts with factor VII and calcium to activate factor X; active factor X combines with factor V in the presence of calcium and phospholipid to produce thromboplastin activity (also commonly called thromboplastin).
Synonyms: platelet tissue factor, thrombokinase, thrombozyme, tissue factor, zymoplastic substance
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Missing Blackwell Woman Found
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- Forest County Sheriff's Office found a woman the same day she was reported missing.
They got the call around four o'clock Friday afternoon from the Township of Blackwell.
Forest County, Laona and Wabeno Police along with the DNR searched the area. Deputies found her car in the woods, but there was no sign of the missing woman. The Forest County Sheriff's K-9 found her about 300 to 400 yards away.
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- The yellow Historical Society Museum on Pelham Street looks like many houses here in Rhinelander, but step through the doorway and see early 1900's history packed from wall to wall.
The Historical Society Museum will have an open house Saturday from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Pieces of Rhinelander's past are preserved inside the house.
Some of those items include a black and white photo of the original hodag, a drum from the old paper mill marching band, and a dining room set made by the Rhinelander Boat Company.
Not only are those items inside the house artifacts, so is the house itself.
"If the walls were empty there would be stories and neat things to see here. You take that, just the neat house and then of course fill it up with all of the items, every room is just a multitude of stories of different items that are in it," said Vice President of the Rhinelander Historical Society Bill Vancos.
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- Tonight on Newswatch 12:
The Wisconsin high school football level 2 playoffs begin tonight. We will take you live to Green Bay where the Antigo Red Robins will take on Green Bay Notre Dame. We'll give you a preview of that game and tell you the challenge the Robins will face.
Also, on tonight's Friday Night Blitz at the end of Newswatch 12 at 10, we will bring you highlights from that game as well as from Hudson vs. Stevens Point and Marathon vs. Abbotsford.
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Iron County man now faces federal child porn charges
Submitted: 10/27/2016
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- A 74-year-old man will no longer face disturbing child pornography charges in Iron County.
Instead, Charles Raimondi is now charged in federal court, which could mean a harsher sentence if he's convicted.
Raimondi is accused having a five-year-old girl pose for sexually explicit pictures over a span of about two years.
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Rhinelander dog park supporters get $10,000 donation
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An anonymous woman gave dog park advocate Tina Werres a $10,000 dollar donation recently. Werres raised about $2,000 -- literally pennies at a time with donation jars -- over the last decade.
But many people didn't want to give a lot of money until a specific location was chosen. Werres says she still doesn't have a spot approved, but this big donation puts her much closer to actually building a park.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham campaigns for Sen. Ron Johnson in Schofield Thursday
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) came to north central Wisconsin Thursday morning. It was part of a campaign stop in Schofield with Sen. Johnson.
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Fox Valley man gets jail time for stealing from house of Oneida County double homicide
Submitted: 10/27/2016
- A spinoff in the Ashlee Martinson saga seems to have come to a close.
The man convicted of stealing from the home where Martinson killed her parents will spend a month in jail.
Mark Spietz, 39, of Kaukana, was sentenced in Oneida County Court on Thursday.
Back in August, a jury decided Spietz was guilty on four counts of burglary and theft.
According to the criminal complaint, Spietz took ATVs, bows, a tractor, a trailer and Jennifer Ayers' purse from the home. Spietz claimed he was securing the property for a company based in Arizona.
In court on Thursday, Spietz's wife, siblings and parents all testified to his character and work ethic. They testified Spietz is a good father to a seven-year-old son and two step-sons. They said he also takes care of his parents who have health problems.
Spietz's attorney said he believes his client is still innocent.
"I believe that Mark had he had intended to steal the ATVs he wouldn't have gone through the bother of finding the titles," said Spietz's attorney Brian Bennet. "I believe that a person doesn't commit burglaries in broad daylight with the name on the side of his truck or trailer."
However, the state said it didn't seem Spietz took responsibility for what he did. District Attorney Mike Schiek asked for jail time.
Judge Michael Bloom agreed. He recalled sentencing Ashlee Martinson.
"And I looked at her sitting right where you're sitting now, before I had to look an 18-year-old girl in the face and send her to prison for 23 years, and I told her, you had a choice," Judge Bloom said. "And Mr. Spietz, you as well had a choice."
Spietz will also spend 18 months on probation. He can serve his jail time in any county jail as long as he clears it with the Onieda County Sheriff's Office. He also received Huber privileges and will be allowed to go to work and help his parents during his jail time.
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Crescent Town Board approves Squash Lake District, plan now goes to Oneida County Board
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Some want to form a lake district to generate money, but not everyone is on board. Supporters sent out a petition this summer and got more than 51 percent of landowners to say they support the district.
The organizers say the district fees would pay for DNR divers to clear Eurasian Water Milfoil, which costs around $20,000. Those fees would cover a grant that's coming to an end.
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Anderson Cooper, who has been reluctant to talk about his personal life in public, revealed that he is gay in an essay posted online on Monday.
The CNN journalist said he had kept his sexual orientation private for personal and professional reasons, but came to think that remaining silent had given some people a mistaken impression that he was ashamed.
"The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself and proud," he wrote in a letter to Andrew Sullivan of the Daily Beast.
Cooper, the son of Gloria Vanderbilt, had long been the subject of rumors about his sexual orientation. He said that in a perfect world, it wouldn't be anyone's business, but that there is value in "standing up and being counted."
"I still consider myself a reserved person and I hope this doesn't mean an end to a small amount of personal space," he wrote. "But I do think visibility is important, more important than preserving my reporter's shield of privacy."
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shouldn't this be in "Breaking News"?
I figured as much and I still don't care.
I haven't been this shocked since Liberace came out of the closet.
Since he loved the word "teabagger" I would be amazed that there is a person left who did not already know he is a bathhouse grade homo.
I'm numb with shock!
Sure - right next to the breaking news "The Pope is Catholic"!
...and in other breaking news today.....the Pope is Catholic!
I'd like to announce to the world that I'm not gay.
And proud of it.
Shove it, Anderson.
Oh, forgot........
And, no, it wouldn't have to be a true statement on her part -- the news biz doesn't care if a thing is true. They care if it's "interesting".
Nanner nanner - I beat you to it with #10!
And he just figured that out?
Guess I'll just have to quit watching him.
But that's going to be hard to do because I've never, ever watched the guy.
I cannot see how this is news since the world ahsd known the faggot was a sexual degenerate ever since he 'hit' the airways. Faggotry is seeking to legitimize their degeneracy by exposing a few of the less sickening faggots to public scrutiny. ... I wonder how long it will be before Andy joins the SF faggot parades?
Can Shep Smith's outing be far behind?
No shiite, Cooper. Next we'll hear that Jesse Jackson is black.
Now that that's cleared up....
I really didn't need to know but if I ever get severe brain damage and decide to take up turd burglin, he'll be the fist to know.
Anderson "Up The Pooper" Cooper.
No wonder he loves OBendMeOver...
Does Rachel Madcow know about this?
I would have never guessed.
He must be AC/DC.............
So will he be the man or the woman at his wedding? I still like the original plan. The parts fit. I'll see it again, but not on this dirt.
We couldn't have timed that any closer if we had tried!
Wait, this is news?
Why are these people "proud" of the vile ways in which they utilize their body plumbing? And demand special recognition & privilege because of that disgusting usage?
So, he is the fag offspring of a jetsetting socialite? Isn't this sort of thing rather common among the "beautiful people"?
I thought he revealed this some eight months ago. Or was that only speculation?
heterosexuals are not welcome in the new world order. Unless you are a homosexual, you are nothing! Down with 1 man 1 woman! Up with deviancy of all types. Bring out the angels of the most High that we may know them!
Don't care and I don't want to know.
It's CNN. He could go on live with the boyfriend and PROVE that he's gay, and still no one would care.
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His new show will be 'AC/DC 360'..................
Was there anyone left in the world who did not already know this?
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Catcher...Pitcher????> Enguiring minds want to know.
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No body gives a rat's ass.
Anybody who cared already knew.
Anybody who didn't know is watching another channel.
So, they still don't know and don't care.
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Fertility Cave
As a local described this, a princess needed to bear a child. So, a shrine was made to help her. The shrine located on Phranang Beach in Railay west is filled with many phallic objects. It's not such an interesting sight. Seems rather out of place on the beautiful, tropical looking beach.
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General Map of Railay
This is not a detailed map but it will give you an idea of where the general points of interest are located. Hope it helps! Picture is taken from the link listed below.
To walk from Railay East to Railay West takes about 5 minutes. So, that should give you an idea how small this area really is. To walk from Railay to Phranang (Ao Pranang on the map) Beach is also about 5 minutes.
Website: http://buten.net/max/thailand-krabi/0305RaiLehMap8734.jpg
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Shift in culture
As you go further south in Thailand you'll notice more and more Muslims as opposed to the rest of Thailand who are Buddhists. I remember seeing a woman wearing a full length black burkah riding a bicycle with the sun beating down. Tourists should do their best to respect the culture and not expose too much skin. There have been reports of insurgency here, so keep your eyes open.
Neanderthal Traffic Lights!
These weird Neanderthal figures sit on top of columns that house traffic lights at a junction in the town centre near the shopping mall and market. They seem to be lifting the lights which look like they're made to look like they're encased in rock which is all a bit strange and I've no idea what it's all about!
Guys Hello, Girls Hello
Saying hello in Thai can be quite comical for the locals if you use the wrong phrase.
For guys, you will need to say "Sawadee-khap". For ladies, you will need to say "Sawadee-Kha".
To formalise your "Hellos" and also an act which gives it added respect to the person your are saying to, clasp your two hands together and with just a slight bow, say "Sawadee-Khap".
Then you're on your way to a much nicer stay in Thailand.
Despite being relatively westernised many of the public toilets in/around Krabi are squat toilets (not so much in restaurants), with a bucket of water next to it for flushing. My advice, always carry toilet paper with you. Even in the western loos, paper isn't always available or you may be charged for it.
Never Ever...
Have fun with the people in Thailand, but never do things that will cause you harm. For example, items like the Thai flags and also their elephants are well-respected. Pictures of their King is also adorned in all public buildings and even homes.
Refrain from saying things about the King nor try to deface his picture. recently, one Swiss guy did just that and he got 10 years jail for his artistic effort.
Tips for bargaining in Thailand
Bargaining is part of the culture in Thailand. The vast majority of markets and small stores not only allow it, but expect it. That said, there here are some quick tips to get you started:
1) You can usually take about 30-50% of the original offer, so make your first offer below that range. This gives the impression of compromise when you eventually go up a little.
2) Be patient: You may have to invest a couple minutes of negotiation and walk away once or twice.
3) Shop around a bit first: Try to gauge the going market price to when you make your offer.
4) Learn some basic Thai: it makes you seem a little more cultured and less like a free spending tourist.
5) Most importantly, SMILE: Smiling is crucial - in Thailand it's a sign of respect and shows that you're interested in having a civilized business conversation.
Good bargaining takes practice. You may strike out the first few times, but stick with it and you'll get some great deals.
Proper Buddhist Temple Etiquette
While many tourists often regard Buddhist temples as great photo opportunities, many also fail to properly respect them as places of worship. Here are a few basic tips for proper temple etiquette:
1) Dress properly. Clothing (for both men and women) should cover the shoulders and knees. This means no tank-tops or short skirts. T-shirts should be fine. Occaisionally some well visited sites have "cover clothing" for rent.
2) Always remove your shoes before entering the temples.
3) The feet are considered the 'lowest' part of the body, so avoid pointing them towards other people and especially any altars or Buddha images
4) Women should never touch monks! Do not even hand out something to them directly. Just use an intermediary, or place an item on a table.
By following these simple guidelines you'll still be able to appreciate the beauty of Thailand's temples, and now the local worshipers will appreciate you right back.
Culinery art
I love the decorative food that is served on your plate or on a buffet.
A tomato that is carved to look like a bird,
butterflies made out of veggies.
I especially admired this watermelon that was made to look like a flower.
- Arts and Culture
The true river transport in Thailand is the long-tail boat so called because the propeller is located at the end of a long drive shaft extending from the engine.
The motor can be anything from a small marine engine to a large car engine.
Lon-yail boats can travel at great speed.
You will see many of these lined up in Ao Nang ready to take you wherever you would like to go.
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Your coin, please
Most public toilets either have a lady sitting at the entrance to collect your coin before you are allowed inside or otherwise they just leave the box sitting on a table and hope you will put your coin in the box.
These are generally squat toilets with a bucket of water nearby for flushing.
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No shoes at the temple
Shoes are strictly forbidden at any Buddhist temple. It would be an insult of the greatest magnitude to enter a temple building without first removing shoes. Shorts are frowned upon. However, visiting a remote temple like Wat Bang Riang as part of a daylong excursion it is not expected that visitors will have long pants (it was well over 30C that day). The expectations are different in the cities and in the more important temples. It is probably best to ascertain the dress code before venturing to a temple to avoid bad feelings and embarressment on all sides.
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Fruit and flowers
Because it was our anniversary, we had a bowl of local fruit and an orchid bouquet in our room when we arrived.
This was a very special touch and much appreciated.
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Baking FAQ: Answers to Common Baking Questions
Raise your hand if you've ever had flat cookies, were out of cake flour and didn't want to go to the store, or experienced a sunken-in cake? I know I'm waving both of my hands frantically.
I think it's pretty safe to say that we've all had our share of baking issues and run into unfamiliar ingredients or problems that have left us scratching our heads. I hope that this post serves as a remedy of sorts to some of the most common baking questions and problems that most people run across. Throughout the course of reading comments on recipes, and responding to emails and Facebook/Twitter questions about specific recipes and baking techniques, I have found that there are some common baking questions and problems that tend to pop up quite frequently. I have collected them all here, along with answers and tips to help you have the most successful baking experience possible! Read on for the questions and answers…
Q: All of your recipes call for unsalted butter. Can I use regular salted butter instead?
A: I definitely recommend using unsalted butter in baked goods, because you can control the total amount of salt in the recipe. However, if you do not have unsalted butter and don't want to make a trip to the store, simply use your salted butter, but omit the salt in the recipe.
Q: If a recipe calls for espresso powder or freshly brewed coffee and I don't like coffee, can I leave it out?
A: Yes, you can omit espresso powder. Coffee typically enhances the flavor of chocolate, which is why you see it included in some brownie and chocolate cake recipes. It usually is not prominent, but if you don't want to use it, you can omit it. Substituting for freshly brewed coffee depends on the amount called for. If it's a tablespoon or two, you can omit or substitute vanilla extract. If it's any more than that, I would recommend substituting hot water so that the final texture isn't affected.
Q: How do I know if my baking powder and baking soda are still fresh?
A: To test if baking powder is still good, combine 1 teaspoon baking powder with 1/3 cup hot water. If it bubbles, it's still good! To test baking soda, put 2 tablespoons of white vinegar into a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon of baking soda. If it fizzes immediately, it's still good!
Q: How do I need to alter a recipe if I am using a convection oven?
A: The general rule of thumb for converting a recipe from a conventional oven to a convection oven is to either use the same temperature and bake for 75% of the stated time (i.e. if a recipe says to bake for 20 minutes, bake for only 15 if using a convection oven), or you can reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees F and bake for the same time or use a combination of reduced time and temperature. You can check out this Convection Oven Temperature Conversion Calculator as a starting point. Also, open the oven door as little as possible during baking.
Q: Could you explain the difference between different types of flours – all-purpose, bread, cake, etc. – and how to substitute them?
A: The short answer is that they differ primarily based on protein content, which affects the final texture of the baked good you are making. All-purpose flour has 10-12% protein. Cake flour has 6-8% protein. If you don't have cake flour, you can substitute ¾ cup sifted all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Bread flour has 12-14% protein; the high protein content causes the bread to rise and gives it shape and structure. Some recipes on this site (bagels, for example) call for high-gluten flour, which has an even higher protein content than bread flour and gives baked goods like bagels its characteristic chewy texture.
Q: Can I substitute oil for butter in a recipe? How much should I use?
A: I would always recommend using whatever type of fat is called for in a given recipe because they each have different properties, and butter especially lends a great flavor. Using a liquid oil in place of butter will also affect the final texture of the baked good.
Q: Why does my cake cave in the middle after it's baked?
A: This could be caused by a couple of different factors. The first thing to check is your oven temperature. I am a big advocate of using an oven thermometer to make sure that your oven is at the correct temperature. The wrong temperature can cause the cake to rise too far and collapse on itself. The second thing is to ensure that the cake is cooked through by using a skewer or thin knife inserted in the center and seeing that it comes out clean. If the cake is undercooked in the middle, it will cave in.
Q: Can I use a Pyrex bowl as a double boiler? Or can I use the microwave when a recipe calls for melting ingredients in a double boiler?
A: I have a set of nested glass bowls and have used them as a double boiler top with no problem, however, I did shatter a glass bowl of my mom's using it as a double boiler. Since then, I don't use my glass bowls. If you don't have any stainless steel bowls, I would do your melting in the microwave. If you are melting chocolate, microwave on 50% power for 1 minute and then stir. Repeat in 30 second increments until the chocolate is completely melted.
Q: Why do my cookies always turn out flat?
A: There are a few things that can cause cookies to turn out flat. A few of the most common reasons are: The butter is too warm when you add it to the batter; try refrigerating the dough for 30 minutes before baking. The baking powder or baking soda is old. The oven temperature may be off (again, I recommend an oven thermometer). Too much extra butter or shortening from greasing a baking sheet; instead of greasing, use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Q: Most of your recipes call for lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Can I just grease the sheet instead?
A: Well, you could, but here's the thing. Depending on how heavy you are with the greasing (using either butter or shortening), it could affect the final product. Especially when baking cookies, once that butter or shortening starts to melt in the oven, it gets into the dough, and if too much is there, it can cause cookies to turn out flat. If you do a lot of baking, I would recommend investing in one or two silicone baking mats, or you could purchase pre-cut parchment sheets from a baking supply store or even on Amazon.
Q: What is different about Dutch-process cocoa than regular cocoa powder, and where can I find it?
A: Dutch-processed cocoa powder is treated with an alkali to neutralize its acids. Baked goods made with Dutch-processed cocoa tend to have a richer, deeper chocolate flavor. I have yet to find Dutch-processed cocoa at a regular grocery store, but have found it at Penzeys, King Arthur Flour and on Amazon (see below for links).
Q: A recipe calls for buttermilk but I don't want to go to the store just for that. Can I make my own?
A: Yes! To make buttermilk, place 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup. Add enough milk to bring the liquid up to the 1-cup line. Let stand for 5 minutes, and then use as much as the recipe calls for.
Recommended products mentioned in this post:
Dutch-process Cocoa – Found at Penzeys, King Arthur Flour & Amazon (Callebaut)
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This collection of questions is surely just the tip of the iceberg, as we all encounter vexing baking problems from time to time, and they often leave us stumped. I will be turning this post into a reference page that will have a permanent place in the navigation bar, so that it can be easily accessed by readers. I will be adding more questions and answers to it as I come across them, so if you have one that wasn't asked here, feel free to ask it in the comments section or shoot me an email requesting that it be included in the permanent page!
I hope that this was helpful for many of you, and look forward to your feedback!
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thanks for the great post! i needed cake flour last night and ended up using all purpose bc i didnt want to run back to the store, next time ill know the better substitute! thanks!
this is a great post! i would say the biggest question i have is how to convert (using a ratio or equation) normal recipes to high-altitude recipes? i've read so many things, but can't seem to find a consistent answer… 🙁
If you live in the mountains (i.e. Colorado) you can call the County Extension Office for recommendations on altering recipes for altitude. Here's a link for an online resource
Love this post! Great Q and A!
Thank you so much for this! I get so many great baking ideas from your site, it makes me (and my boyfriend) very very happy! Thanks again 🙂
I actually have buttermilk powder in my fridge for baking because I would never use the entire container of buttermilk otherwise. It's great for bread and cookies.
i have a question about muffins. i have an orange-oatmeal muffin recipe that we love! it tastes fantastic but the texture is often very sticky – like stick to your fingers sticky, which makes enjoying them not as fun. any suggestions to why that's the case? thanks!
This is a great post, I have one more reason to get a silicon baking mat now!
One recommendation I was hoping you could offer is a good flour sifter? I am looking for one that I can clean easily.
Thanks for all the valuable info. Love your site!
I second the question on the flour sifter. Mine rusts after a few uses, no matter how careful I am with it.
I know this sounds so lazy but I just love my battery operated flour sifter. I bought it about 20 yrs ago and it's still going strong!
What an informative post! This is such a great resource for information on baking!
yeaaaa, I knew the answers to every single question! I'm so proud. My mom needs to read this post, but I know she won't haha. She'll just tell me to bake.
thanks for all that great information!! you certainly cleared up a few things for me
Michelle- I was in the burgh this weekend for my Mom's 60th birthday party and my sister and I needed to do our last minute grocery shopping. We went to the new Market District in Robinson (which I had no idea was there) and HOLY CRAP!! Have you been there yet? I think it's way better than the biggest Whole Foods I've ever been in. Seriously, I went back the next day because there was so much to look at! I figured I'd share becacuse I know you have to love that place if you've been there!
Thanks for doing this! I am proud I knew most of these already. For the coffee sub, I think you could use molasses for the powder or diluted for regular coffee with good results if you hate coffee.
My question is this….I like to "super size" a lot when I bake. I do big cookies and usually double my quick bread recipes and bake them in a 13 X 9 pan. Are there any rules of thumb for this sort of thing, especially for the cookies? I was thinking slightly lower temp for longer so they dont burn on the outside while being raw in the middle
Hi Michelle, great idea to start an FAQ section. Will surely send you many questions to add more to it 😉
Thanks,so much for the post."We all need these posted on the frig."!! I do a good bit of bakeing,and get better,with all these helps.After we get over the fear (of yeast) and lazyness,most find plenty of baked things around the house.Love the site!!
Oh yes,I put my buttermilk in the freezer,in 1 & 2 cups,already measured.It only takes about 10 minutes in warm water.I also got some powdered around just in case.
Awesome tips. Thanks so much for sharing.
Oh, I heart you for this!
appreciate that helpful baking tips. i will definately use them next time i bake.
Bookmarked! Thank you for the very practical, workable advice…very invaluable for amateur bakers like me.
Great list! Very helpful!!!
What an informative and great post! Thanks for sharing all these Qs&As! Didn't know that about how to test baking powder and baking soda for freshness…that's a truly invaluable tidbit!
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Can I use a medium bread pan for a muffin recipe?
When I was a kid one of my cousins use to bake these German Pfeffernusses or, Peppernuts. I have been able to duplicate the taste of the cookies but her's were very hard, almost like a jawbreaker. Mine come out crunchy & crumple in your mouth as soon as you bit down on them. Here is the recipe that I am using:
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
½ c. molasses
Vanilla no amount given probably 1 tsp.
salt no amount given probably ½ tsp.
1 tsp. anise oil
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. nutmeg
¼ tsp. cinnamon
nuts, chopped, if desired
3 ¼ c. flour
Roll in thin rolls, about the diameter of a nickel, refrigerate overnight, slice and bake at 350degrees until golden brown
What do I need to adjust &/or add/delete from this recipe to get the hard texture that I am looking for? I can cook fairly well but baking is not one of my strong points & no matter what I have tried with this recipe I can't seem to get it the way I want. Any suggestions? Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the tip & I think you are on the right track as I did some further checking on the net & found a web site where the person makes "hard" Peppernuts. Along with the fact that she uses butter in her recipe, which mine doesn't, she also uses a 1&1/4 more flour. So, with that in mind I think I am ready to give it another shot. I'll let you know what the outcome is. If I break a couple of teeth off I'll know that these suggestions worked!! lol JK If you feel adventurous why don't you try these cookies as I think you will really enjoy them.
Pound Cake Issue
I have a very old recipe for a cream cheese cake which I love. The only problem I consistently have is that the crusty (top of the cake when it is baking) bottom of the cake (when inverted onto the cake dish) gets too crusty and separates from the cake and falls off when the cake cools. Not too impressive looking! I am careful not to over-mix after adding the flour. What else could it be???
Hi Michelle!
I've been slinking around your site for a fair while now, and adore your posts (especially the Royal Icing recipe– it's my staple now!) This is a wonderful post as well, and answers so many questions that I asked myself when I first started baking. However, I have a few points to add in addition that might help others:
Cakes collapsing: Part of it could be due to the thickness of the pans– thinner pans let in more heat and let the cake rise more quickly, which can be an issue that makes them fall later. Another thing is opening the oven door–a pet peeve of mine–which lets in a rush of cool air and, in a fashion similar to a soufflee, causes the not-fully-baked-cake to fall in on itself because the inside is still soft and just lost the support of the rising air.
Dutch Process Cocoa– Within Canada, can also be found at the Fair-Trade store Ten Thousand Villages (tenthousandvillages.ca), which is where I get mine. It's 7$ per tin but totally worth it– Fair-Trade and Dutch Process all in one. In Europe, Dutch Process Cocoa is the cocoa that is anywhere and everywhere; I don't even know if they've heard of our not-Dutch-Process cocoa.
Also, just thought I'd mention that I found the cookie-flattening-problem tip super helpful– it always happens with me and I never knew why. Now I think I finally have my answer! (Before I just used less baking soda, because I realised for some reason my new soda made them flatten if there was more of it, and made my cookie balls very, very tall, ahaha…)
Thanks for the awesome article!
Thank you for that buttermilk tip! My buttermilk always goes bad before I use it up so this alternative is perfect for me. Thanks for saving me money 🙂
Hi Michelle,
I always have a problem when baking either carrot or zucchini cakes. The cake appears done – it pulls away from sides of the pan, browns lightly at the top and even a cake tester inserted comes out clean. I cool it in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Once completely cooled, the middle of the cake appears raw and gummy.
I follow recipes to the dot, check the oven temperature with a thermometer and I've even tried other recipes. This never happens with chocolate cakes, etc. Only if it's carrot or zucchini cake.
Please tell me what's wrong?
I have a really great granola recipe that I love…How do I turn them into granola bars
Very very good advise. Baking makes me happy. It's a hobby of mine. Having no official training either, sources like this blog, explaining the mechanics of baking, are essential. Thank you very much.
Great post, thanks. Learned why my cookies fall flat! I did have another question though. I have a recipe for a yellow cake I've been wanting to try (can't seem to find one that doesn't taste like a pound cake, if you have any suggestions 🙂 ), but for one ingredient all it says is 1/2 cup Crisco. I have no idea what Crisco to use. Oil? Shortening? Any help would be great, thanks!
To make buttermilk can I use skim milk?
What two elements does a proofing cabinet control?
Describe what leavening agents do for baked products?
can you tell me the brand of espresso powder you use and where I can buy some. My grocery store here does not have it and didn't know what it was. I saw that William Sonoma carries some, but that's an hour (one way) drive from me. I'm new to baking and I'm sure this is easier than I'm making it out to be. Thanks for any help you can give me! I LOVE your site =)
My mom, at 70, has baked her fair share of cookies. Lately she's complaining that the cookies are good for the first couple days and after that they become hard(er), regardless of how she stores them or type of cookie she bakes. Is there something she can add to the recipe when baking or is this just how it is.
I am baking a pound cake and all I have is medium eggs. The recipe calls for six eggs and I wanted to know if I should use seven of the medium eggs. The recipe does not indicate what size to use.
I have learned from my baking experiences that sometimes cookies are flat because the recipe gives a wrong amount of flour. I have realized that if a cookie spreads try adding abut 1/4 to 1/2 cup more.And bake one and adjust accordingly.
Can a graham cracker pie crust always be substitute for a regular pie crust?
Why are my rolls burning on the outside and still uncooked on the inside?
Hi I need to know if I can use Swanson cake flour instead of Presto flour for chocolate chip cookies
Hi Michelle— I am baking cookies for Christmas and was wondering if I should freeze them for 5 days until Christmas so they will be fresh? Or not. Thanks
Michelle, thanks for your info. I'm so glad I found your site. Have a great Christmas and a happy New Year. Thanks again, Lynda
My recipe calls for heavy cream, I don't have any can I use heavy whipping cream?
I made cookies and after cooling they turned into hockey pucks, I know (think) its because there is too much flour but I made a master mix enough to make about 100 cookies. What if anything can I add to the mix to off set flour? Or do I have to throw away and start over
Can I substitute butter for oil in a brownie mix at equal amounts?
i'm trying to figure something out everytime i bake cookies they stick together to the other cookie. I take them out of the oven let sit for a couple mins than put them onto cooling racks when cooled i put them into containers but everytime i do they stick to the other cookie. Am i missing something?
I need to adjust baking time for cookie cutter cake. 350 13×9 to a mold pan with 1 inch cakes.Is there a formula for this or just trial by error. TY
I've tried several different recipes for simple chocolate brownies but they've all failed. One turned out like sheet cake, another was rubbery, etc. I never get a good dense, fudgy interior with a crackly top crust. I follow the recipe to the dot, so I don't know where I'm going wrong. My oven has a lower and upper burner, and I switch to the lower burner after preheating for baked goods. When I use only the lower burner – the brownies get perforations all over the top instead of a nice shiney/crackly crust and they turn out like cake. When I use the top burner, the crust just gets burnt and the inside of the brownie remains uncooked.
Help! 🙁
I'm having cookie problems! Last week I made a favorite of mine, my Grandma's chocolate cookies. I had a problem with it getting "chunky" after adding sour milk (1 cup Milk + 1 tsp. vinegar). Tonight my husband is making Whoopie pies and had the same problem. I threw it out the first two times and the third time didn't have the problem – the cookies were fine! I am wondering if it can have something to do with the milk, or maybe with how long the shortening and sugar are creamed at the beginning. Do you think the cookies are spoiled if this happens?
It was the same first few ingredients and steps in both recipes:
Cream shortening (Crisco) and sugar.
Beat in eggs.
Add sour milk and vanilla.
Any suggestions of what might be making our dough chunky, or what to do to fix it?
i am new to baking and have just made some scones, they turned out looking ok but where a little heavy to eat, i used 450g of s/r flour , 80g butter 250ml milk & 1spoonful sugar & cooked them for 12mins on 250c , could you suggest how to make them lighter textured.
hi, i just discovered your site and wow i cant believe how many people have used it, i am a seasoned baker and it is my passion but just now i baked a rich chocolate cake that i have made before but this time i used dutched cocoa instead. i was very careful to make sure no bi-carb was used and the ingredient list was well balanced, ie wet to dry. but when i cut it for the first time i now have a crumbley cake, it is still light fluffy and relatively moist but a large amount of crumble can you help me?
Hi. My cake calls for 2 large eggs but all I have is Jumbo eggs. If I beat the jumbo eggs before adding to the batter, about how much should I remove to get the equivalent of 2 larges eggs.
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I have a question. Can you add fresh apples to a box cake? I'm trying to come up with quick recipes for single moms who are always on the go and short on time. I tried but they didnt have a strong apple taste that i was wanting. My caramel icing turned out great…but not the cupcakes. They also didn't raise as much as they should…could you explain that. Thanks in advance for any and all advise.
I have a problem with a Chocolate Chip Cookie. I have made the recipe several times and have not changed a thing. It was certainly said to me that the cookie has no flavor!! What gives? Any suggestions? Was told neither buttery or sugary…??? I'm at a loss!
i am using a ZANUSSI Fan assisted Oven (electric).
I don't bake Cakes or Cupcakes regularly and there's a reason behind it. My Cupcakes/Cakes over-brown from the top and they remain uncooked/rubbery in texture from the middle. I follow exactly the same recipes always but still i always fail. I really don't know where i fail or go wrong.
Also, I place the cupcake tin/ cake tin 9" on the 2nd last shelf (2nd shelf from the bottom). i tried to keep it on 2nd shelf from top (which is 3rd from bottom) but still no use. There are four shelves in my oven. And the fan is at the left corner of the oven. I am using a PYREX cupcake tin.
Baking at 180C (18-20mins) over brown alot from the top and rubbery/uncooked from the middle of the cupcake.
Baking at 160C (20-25mins) dark brown from the top and uncooked from the middle of cupcakes.
Pls HELP me, i am really very disappointed.
I love making muffins, my problem is that they always come out sticky..
They taste great and are cooked through, I can't imagine what the problem is. Other baked goods that are baked in my fairly new oven are never sticky?
Any ideas would be appreciated
Thank you
I was trying to find where I could post a question but will try here. I mixed up a sugar cookie dough on the day before valentines day so that I could make cookies on valentines day. As life would have it the dough is still in my frig but I noticed that it has darkened and almost looks greyish. Is it still good? It's been in the frig the whole time.
Question: My pound cake recipe calls for Parkay Stick margarine. Since the formula for Parkay Sticks changed, nothing I try has seemed to work, including unsalted butter. The texture is gummy and there is frequently a sticky streak in the middle of the cake. Suggestions?
Can someone help. Why do my red velvet cupcakes dimple(sink) in the middle I
don't have any problem with any other type cupcake. I have baked red velvet cakes and have no problem with them either it's just the cupcakes.
I made a double chocolate coco cola cake and it said to cook 20-25 min. at 350 I did and the center was still liquid. It took almost 1 hour to bake and in doing so the sides got burnt. I cooked the cake in a metal pan what caused this and what can I do to prevent it from happening again?
Please if someone can answer my question. i have been making Sponge cakes and Genoise cakes. as you all know main difference is in one eggs white and yolks separated and in other one whole eggs are used. what i want to know if sponge cakes that have softer texture than genoise cakes, is it possible to make any of cakes that involves syrup, fruits and whipped cream like pineapple cream cakes or black forest cakes and so on, with only using sponge cakes and NOT using genoise cakes.
if answer is no could you please give a reason why i should not replace genoise cake with sponge cakes. if there is any reason with sugar or sweetness it can be adjusted but if there is any strong reason why it should not be done i will be very glad to know.
with thanks and best regards.
I have made 7 vanilla cakes during the past week and every one has failed! I'm using a Vanilla Cake recipe from King Arthur All Purpose Unbleached Flour. The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups milk. I've very slowly decreased the amount of milk down to only 2 ounces,and the center of the cake was still too wet! I baked the 9″ cakes for 33-35 minutes each. The tops of the cakes get golden brown and a little tough yet the centers are still wet. I followed the directions,and I did not over-beat the batter. I'm baffled and broke after baking 7 failed cakes! I'm wondering if this flour should be sifted…could it be too heavy? However,the recipe does not say sift the flour. Please tell me your thoughts regarding my 7 cakes disaster! Thanks! Sincerely,Rosa Jacquard Bood
Michelle,thanks for writing me back! I figured out I had to remove the cookie sheet from underneath the ceramic cake pan! Michelle,do you know iif it's o.k. to replace buttermilk with regular whole milk in a cake recipe [equal amounts] ??? Thanks again my friend !
Hi, I was making white cake tonight and completely forgot to put in the vanilla! Will this affect anything at all? Is it okay that I left it out?
why is my cookies always so hard that I cannot bite into them
but dipped in coffee it is soft
My lemon bars did not set even after baking longer than stated time. Can I try to rebake them?
I baked pecan pies yesterday that called for a couple tablespoons of bourbon, which I didn't have. I wound up substituting spiced rum (cross your fingers) but only because I was afraid I might mess up the chemistry of the recipe by omitting the booze altogether. Does alcohol impact the baking process, or is it just for flavor?
Hi Michelle,
I was wondering if you could comment on how you double wrap your springform pan for a water bath when baking a cheesecake. I've made several cheesecakes (both with and without the water bath), but whenever I use a water bath a small amount of water always gets inside the foil and is affecting my crust. I've researched this a bit, and have seen some suggestions to put the foil on top of the bottom of the springform pan and then close the sides of the pan and wrap the foil up the outside of the pan. This is supposed to create a better seal. Just wanted to see if you had any comments on how you prepare you pan. Thanks!
Hi Michelle
My 7up pound cake comes out gummy inside when I bake it sometimes. it doesn;t always come out like this all the time just most of the time why does this keep happening. thanks.
Did you ever get an answer to your question…..I baked one for the first time today and it was gummy on the bottom. Please let me know if you've tried something differently…my email address is email@example.com. Thanks!
This is a question instead of a comment..I come from a generation that used real farm sour cream for chocolate cake…….not the commercial kind found in stores. All the recipes I can find are using commercial. Is there a recipe out there calling for the old fashioned sour cream in a bottle. Also, can I use the same method to make buttermilk to make sour cream from whipping cream? I've been all over the webs trying to find an answer. Thank you!
I make crumb cakes, but the confectioners sugar disappears after 3-4 days. I have tried the 10x and the 6x sugar, and still no luck. Any suggestions?
Why is there malt barley flour in the unbleached flour I bought today?
I am in Melbourne Australia and was wrapt to find your website. can you please tell me:
HOW DO I GET THE TOP OF MY CAKE TO BE FLAT LIKE THE COMMERCAL CAKES FROM THE SHOPS. OF COURSE I HAVE CUT THE "HILL" AT THE TOP OFF BUT OFTEN I AM WONKY AND MY CAKE ENDS UP WITH A SEVERE DOWNWARD SLOPE. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU COULD EMAIL ME DIRECT WITH AN ANSWER (firstname.lastname@example.com). FEEL FREE OF COURSE TO POST THIS QUESTION IF YOU WANT BUT I WOULD LOVE A DIRECT ANSWER VIA MY EMAIL AS WELL.
I bought scones at the store and discovered they were uncooked in the inside (inside around the blueberries was basically the consistency of batter). Can I bake these again and finish off the inside or am I out of luck?
I have a question regarding pie meringue. I have used a recipe for years that required cooking a meringue base (cornstarch, sugar, water), cooling, then adding gradually and beating with egg whites. After topping the pie filling, I bake it until the meringue is medium brown. It never weeps around the edge and seems to be much more solid and stable. I do prefer this over other traditional meriungue recipes I have tried that simply call for whipping egg white – no cooked base. However, my problem arises AFTER we cut the first piece. Once that piece is lifted out of the pan, the empty space immediately begins to fill with a syrupy liquid which makes the bottom crust soggy. I don't know if it's the filling, or the meringue causing the problem. I have tried several solutions to no avail, such as putting the meringue on the pie when the filling is still very hot, or when it is warm, or when it's cool, and have baked the meringue at several different lengths of time and temperatures including broiling. I've even sought the advice of cooks more experiences than myself! Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!
I am very new in baking. .can anyone please tell me why my cakes sides never get browned and ya down portion too..and if I am doin something wrong then can you please tell me how to correct it..
Why do my victoria sandwiches turn out crumbly
I'm making a pound cake it calls for bakingpowder baking soda and salt but I'm out of baking soda…what do I do?
Help please can you fell me what is 125ml in ounces also 310 ml to ounces. Thank you in advance. 😉
Hello! I have a problem that I ALWAYS have, for years! Each and every time I attempt to make a cake from scratch ..it NEVER rises, it turns out really dense, and has a muffin/biscuit type of texture.; just really heavy and thick. Not light and fluffy like cake should be. This is why I always end up using box cake mix.
***** another problem I have is when I attempt to make banana bread from scratch..it comes out very thin, and the center seems to NEVER cook. it stays moist and doughy/gummy inside. No matter how long I cook it, it will stay doughy inside. I follow recipes to a T, each and every time. I am not sure why this continues to happen to me. I use All Purpose flour. Thanks!
My cake n breads doesn't cook in the middle remains uncooked tried altering temperature n time even same happens with instant cake mix I have Baja convection oven.please help
I have a bar cookie recipe where the bottom layer is the standard brown sugar, egg, and flour. The top layer is melted chocolate. The problem I have had recently is when I cut them into bars, the chocolate does not stick to the bottom layer. Can you tell me what the problem is. Thanks.
Flat Cookies – Tested powder and soda, both good – intense fizz and aggressive bubbles. So what else could be wrong? This has happened with two different recipes, one with whole wheat and the other GP Flour. Frustrated.


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MAC Cream Soda Blush (Archie's Girls)
MAC Cream Soda Blush ($23.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "light neutral coral" with a satin finish. It's a light-medium peach with orange and very slight pink tones. The finish looks mostly matte initially, but the more you blend and buff it out, the more the subtle satin sheen comes through. MAC My Highland Honey is much, much more orange. MAC Melba is darker–it's like the richer, more intense sister. Chanel Espiegle is similar, though a touch more orange and less peach. NARS Gina is darker and more orange. I suspect MAC Peaches is a bit more beige.Read Full Review
MAC Prom Princess Blush (Archie's Girls)
MAC Prom Princess Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone violet pink" with a satin finish. It's a darkened, cool-toned pink with a barely-there sheen. MAC Divine Desire is lighter and more shimmery. NARS Angelika is a bit brighter. MAC Supernova is bolder, redder. Tom Ford Wicked is similar in color but frostier. Illamasqua Seduce is similar but a cream product (no shimmer). MAC Feeling Flush is a touch cooler-toned. MAC Amazon Princess #2 is redder.Read Full Review
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MAC Taupe Shape Blush ($19.50 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "satiny taupe" with a satin finish. It's a gray-tinged brown–a brownish-taupe when blended out–with a shimmer-sheen finish. MAC Pressed Amber is less gray. MAC Equilibrium is browner.Read Full Review
MAC Poised Blush
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"Knockout Game" Victim Hit After Admitting He Wasn't Carrying a Glock
For the record, if four "male juveniles" approach you and ask if you have a gun, the correct answer is, "Yes." Every time:
Neptune Beach police were called to the intersection of Fourth and Davis streets after a possible robbery occurred on July 31 at 10:31 p.m. A witness called police after she saw a male juvenile punch a man in the face, apparently without provocation, as he walked alone along the beach earlier in the evening.
At the scene, four male juveniles were being followed on foot by two men. Police arrived and took the four boys into custody.
The victim told police that he believed the boys were playing the "knockout game." He said he was approached on the beach by one of the boys who asked him if he had a "Glock." The man was punched after admitting that he was unarmed.
And that's why the answer is yes, every time:
Fearing that the boy would continue to hit him until he was unconscious, the man grabbed at a folding knife that he had tucked into his waistband and pretended to have a gun. The boys fled, and the man enlisted the help of his neighbor to search for the boys.
See. They don't know better.
Always say you're strapped.
Or better yet, actually be strapped. Then you won't be lying.
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Wow, well we apparently haven't done a great job at posting on our blog since last year since the last time we posted was our Christmas card in 2014! It's been the fastest year of my life and that's proof!!
Here's what we wrote and the pictures we shared in our Christmas card this year…
Hello Friends and Family!
Our hearts are full this bright and joyous season. We are warmed by the excitement our little ones have as they look wide-eyed at decorated Christmas trees and point to the bright lights that line Main Street here in Moscow, Idaho. We feel blessed that our daughters remind us of life's beauty & wonders.
This past year we sold our house and moved into an apartment to save money for sabbatical. It was hard to leave the only home our three babies ever knew and the memories we made in the past 6 years, but we are beginning to enjoy the simplicity of living with less and looking forward to this next phase in our lives. Mike is still making arrangements with host universities, but we will most likely spend half the year in New Zealand and the other half in a Spanish speaking country. Brooke and the girls started learning Spanish once a week and are already enjoying the influence of a new culture.
Hannah (age 6) loves gymnastics, singing, dancing and playing the marimba. Her biggest accomplishment: learning to read. Kaiya (almost 5) likes to watch documentaries on PBS because "everything is interesting to me" including the history of the Incas and fishing shows.Eilee (age 1.5) loves to smile when people say her name (in all its variations). Her favorite pass time is dancing with her sisters or snuggling with her mommy.
Here are some pictures we included in our Christmas card to show some high-lights of our year…
Mike, Hannah and Kaiya completed the Moscow Parks and Rec Triathlon! Kaiya was so proud of herself to compete and get her first-ever medal!
Picture of our beautiful girls smiling together during our family photo shoot this summer.
Brooke and the girls out by Lake Chatcolet exploring the great outdoors just 45 minutes from our home in Moscow.
And just for fun….
We call this photo "Lowry Soup" a picture from the Lentil Festival in Pullman in August🙂 (we didn't actually include this in our Christmas card, although I wanted to!)
Love from us to you!
Eilee, Brooke, Kaiya, Mike and Hannah


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Irvine Valley women's soccer team ready to turn heads
It didn't count in the win column, but Irvine Valley women's soccer coach Joe Supe was pretty pleased with what he saw in his team's first action of the 2013 season.
Irvine Valley dominated in scrimmage against Bethesda University last Wednesday at home.
The Lasers scored eight goals.
"We showed a very good starting 11 (players)," Supe said. "The girls were communicating, passing the ball well and creating combinations and they were pressing the action and winning tackles, which was good to see. The real nice thing for me was that I got to sub in everyone and really, there was no drop off in the performance. Physically I thought they were good and their attitude was very positive."
Supe took over the program a year ago. And 2012 was a building year.
IVC finished with just a record of 2-15-3 overall.
But there were signs of improvement throughout the season. IVC lost five matches by just one goal, including a heart-breaking, 3-2 defeat late in the year to Norco after the Lasers were up, 2-0. Irvine Valley was competitive in most contests.
A number of players who saw significant action last season return. Supe has also brought in a stellar freshman class.
Returners include defenders Wendy Rendon, Madisen Hammonds and Desirae Santana, midfielders Kelsi Chrzan, Kelly Cox and Ashly Romero, forward Yasmin Hart (Irvine High) and goalie Emma Connelly (Northwood).
Rendon was chosen first team all-Orange Empire Conference last year.
Key new additions include freshman forward Tiana Salazar (Dana Hills High), midfielders Zuleyka Ruiz (Segerstrom High), Samantha Mendoza and Kristen Ostler (Beckman High) and Kailey Ortiz (Woodbridge High), defenders Amanda George (Mater Dei High), Shantel Romero (Estancia High) and Emely Portillo (Tustin High) and goalie Shannon Duffy (Irvine High).
"This is a very good freshman class," Supe said. "Amanda is a solid center back, Emely is a very good communicator, Zuleyka can control the midfield and Tiana is going to create chances. She can be a very dangerous player. I've been happy with all of our freshman."
Other freshmen expected to contribute are midfielders Dailia Gonzalez (Tustin High), Belin Gonzalez (Backbay/Monte Vista High) and Rose Ramos (El Modena High) and defender/midfielder Celina Chang (Rosary High).
"I am excited about this season," said Supe, who received the conference's sportsmanship award last season from his fellow coaches. "The work ethic has been tremendous from everybody. I think our fitness is going to be a big strength. The players are getting better and better every day. Right now we are looking pretty sharp."
Supe has also added two new assistant coaches. One is Jacqueline Turner, who starred at Santiago Canyon College and then Concordia University before graduating this past year. The other assistant is Peter Carey, who worked with Supe as an assistant on the Irvine Valley men's soccer team under head coach Martin McGrogan for three years before Supe took over the women's program.
"I couldn't do it without them," Supe said of Carey and Turner. "I've worked and have a good relationship with Peter and Jacqueline has been tremendous in terms of staying right on top of the players."
Irvine Valley plays its first official match next Tuesday at Mt. San Jacinto at 4 p.m.
"We are ready for a real game," Supe said. "That match can be a benchmark for what we expect to do this season."
---Report provided by IVC Athletics
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