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Baking Basics: Get the 101 on Common Baking Terms

So you’ve bought all your ingredients and you’re raring to go, you start reading through the recipe and BAM! “Dock the pastry…” What does that even mean?! Time and time again, super specific baking terms pop up in recipes. If you’re new to baking, these can be quite intimidating – leading you to think a recipe is harder than it really is. Not anymore! Read on for the lowdown on common baking terms that might stop you in your tracks, making it a little easier for next time.

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How to Store & Prep Ahead Your Baking

If eating your way through an entire cake fills you with fear, or you’re always baking at the last minute, this one’s for you! We’ve put together 10 helpful tips to make your cakes and bakes last longer, as well as prep ahead advice to give you a head start on any baking adventures.

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We’re For Baked Goods and Good Enoughs

Here at Queen, we’ll be the first to admit that we only tend to feature our recipes at their very best. But we’ll let you in on a little secret: our test kitchen bakes are often far from the perfect sponges and cheesecakes that stare back at you from social media! We’ve had our fair share of bake fails, from forgotten cakes, cracked pavs and the dreaded over-whipped cream. But we can absolutely guarantee that our recipes will taste pretty darn good, even if yours doesn’t turn out exactly like the picture.

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10 Ways to Save a Bake Fail

We’ll be honest, baking can be a little intimidating, even more so when it doesn’t turn out exactly as you expected. Even at Queen, we’ve had our fair share of “bake fails” and “not quite rights!” Take a breath and relax, it’s all part and parcel of the wonderful world of baking – we all have our off days.

5 Ways to Use Glycerine in Baking

If you’ve got a bottle of Queen Glycerine stashed in the back of your pantry, this blog is for you! Regularly used as a humectant in skincare, glycerine attracts and reduces the loss of moisture. But did you know it works in the same way for your baking?

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10 Tips for Gluten Free Baking

No matter what reason you choose to avoid gluten, don’t feel like you have to sacrifice those hallowed hours spent in your kitchen! Gluten free baked goods are widely available at supermarkets, but here at Queen, nobody understands the pleasure of home baking more than we do.

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How to use maple syrup in baking

Of all the things Canada has gifted the world; easy off oven cleaner, peanut butter, Justin Trudeau… Maple Syrup might just be the best thing out of the land of the maple leaf. Here at Queen, we’re grateful for our Canadian friends (and maple experts) who package up a special batch of grade A Canadian maple syrup just for us.

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What is the difference between Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Flavoured Syrup?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Flavoured Syrup? Unlike Maple Flavoured Syrup which is a blend of sugar, water and flavour, Pure Maple Syrup is the pure sap of maple trees. While they share a similar name, these syrups are worlds apart in taste and quality! Read on for a deep dive into learning more about this precious, pure and vegan syrup that tastes oh-so-delicious on our morning pancakes.