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Hi Bold Bakers! “And for dessert, we’ll be having blancmange.“ Just imagine the “oohs” from your guests! Little do they know that while blancmange may have a fancy French name, it’s actually a simple, no-special-equipment, 4-ingredient recipe that’s just as easy to whip up for a fancy dinner party as it is an afterschool snack!  In Continue Reading

Hi Bold Bakers! We’re shaking things up a little bit here on Knead To Know! Instead of waiting until our ‘Ask Gemma’ segment, I’ll be joining our host Mia Brabham each week at the top of the episode to discuss the latest baking trends, news, and most importantly — answering YOUR baking questions. That means Continue Reading

Hi Bold Bakers! There are two types of cookie lovers in the world: those who prefer an unbelievably chewy chocolate chip cookie and those who demand a chocolate chip cookie be thin and crispy. It’s a debate that has the potential to end friendships! (Okay, it’s not that dramatic, but people do feel passionate about their cookie Continue Reading

Hi Bold Bakers! If there’s one cake recipe that will jumpstart you from winter blues to sunny spring days, it’s my lemon cake with lemon buttercream. I could make many arguments as to why lemon desserts are so perfect (any time of the year, if we’re honest), but for the sake of simplicity and saving Continue Reading

Hi Bold Bakers! Homemade baklava is a right of passage in plenty of homes around the world, and I’m so happy that I finally nailed my own version! If you’re familiar with baklava, you know that the textures of flaky, buttery, phyllo dough become irresistible when paired with sweet, rich layers of chopped nuts. (I Continue Reading

Podcasts Join me for my interview with Kitsch Bakery & Café founder Dalia Dogmoch Soubra on the latest Knead to Know baking podcast episode! Hi Bold Bakers! Join me as I sit down with cookbook author, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s Food Editor, and Global Baker/Chef Dalia Dogmoch Soubra! Our lovely usual host, Mia, is out on vacation this Continue Reading

Hi Bold Bakers! As an Irish woman, I’m certainly no stranger to bread pudding! Homemade bread pudding was commonplace on our table growing up and in a lot of other households in Ireland and England. It wasn’t until I became a professional chef that I realized I could venture from the traditional cinnamon and raisin puddings. Continue Reading

Hi Bold Bakers! Potato bread is a great way to use up any leftover mashed potatoes from last night’s dinner! The potatoes make the bread stick-to-your-ribs hearty and give it such a wonderful texture.  And if you love potato bread, then you are going to have your mind blown by this homemade loaded baked potato Continue Reading

Hi Bold Bakers! After one bite of a Portuguese custard tart, you know you’re in trouble! Who can pass up an irresistible, creamy custard is surrounded by a crispy pastry? The flavor and the textures are simply super yummy, and there’s no other way for me to explain it. There’s no mystery why these tarts are Continue Reading

Hi Bold Bakers! Spring has sprung, and I’m so excited about all of the news that comes with a new season! There’s a lot going on here at Bigger Bolder Baking, and there are some big things on the horizon. But don’t worry, they won’t be a secret much longer! And what better way to Continue Reading