Have a box of Bisquick handy?
Have a box of Bisquick handy?
Shortcake Facts The basic ingredients for shortcake are flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, or cream, and sometimes eggs. The most common fruit associated with shortcakes is strawberry. The first known recipe for strawberry shortcake was discovered in a British cookbook dating back as far as 1588. June 14th is national strawberry shortcake day. …
Cookies are better known as sweet snacks or desserts; made in many shapes and styles, usually comprising flour, butter, and eggs. Other ingredients, such as chocolate, flavorings, nuts, and an array of fillings, are sometimes added to enhance their taste. Some of my favorite cookie recipes are made with jam and other flavorful ingredients. In …
Benefits of a low carb diet A low-carb lifestyle lowers your intake of carbohydrates, such as those found in sugary foods, pasta, and bread. Low carb diets are high in protein and healthy vegetables. In some cases, a low-carb diet results in significant weight loss. Low carb diets are safe, as long as you are …
Cobbler is a dessert comprising a fruit or savory filling poured into a baking dish and then covered with batter, biscuits, or dumplings. Biscuits were traditionally placed on fruit in small rounds, which gave the appearance of cobblestones. Fun Facts About Fruit Cobbler It is believed that “cobbler” is derived from the word cobbler, which …
Blueberry cobbler is a favorite dessert in many households. Other favorites are peach, apple, strawberry, and cherry cobblers. It is commonly known as a dessert that is cooked in a deep dish and has a thick crust with a fruit-filled interior. There are many variations given to the name of this dessert, with some better …
Lemon Fun Facts First mentioned in literature in a 10th-century Arabic farming treatise, the lemon was also used as an ornamental plant in early Islamic gardens. The American continent was introduced to lemon cultivation by Christopher Columbus in 1493 when he brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola. After the Spanish conquest of the New World, lemon …
You can find muffins in most supermarkets, bakeries, donut shops, and cafes. Recipes range from savory ingredients like corn, cheese, and spices to sweet ones like blueberry, chocolate chip, and banana. Although you may have difficulty selecting which ones to make; since they are very easy to prepare, baking a few of them will be …
Native American diets still include corn as a staple, and it was a major source of sustenance for early settlers. Because of its natural leavening qualities, corn became known as a quick bread because of its ability to eliminate the need for yeast. Because corn was considered an inexpensive commodity, cornbread recipes became popular as …
Some scientists believe bananas were the world’s first fruit, dating back to 10,000 years ago. The bananas we eat today are much better than the original wild fruit, which had many hard seeds. Although bananas were first introduced to the US in the 1870s, they weren’t readily available until refrigeration evolved at the turn of …
Whenever I think of a product, whether it’s a vehicle, some quirky gadget, or food, I’m always curious to know the history behind it. When I think Of Bisquick, my mind automatically goes to warm fluffy biscuits and pancakes. Did you know that this mix, which has been around since 1931, is also used in …