One of the reader questions was about what tools or gadgets do I use most in my kitchen, so here goes: Disposable piping bags. These things are lifesavers. I buy the kind that comes in a 100 pack and it lasts me for months. I uses them for not only the obvious icing but the I use them to fill cupcakes evenly (especially mini ones) as well as anything I want to have look a little more professional. Next is my nutmeg grinder. I use it everyday. Everyday. I bought mine when I was 24 years old, now I am 39...do the math. Yes, they cost $30 and that probably seems like a lot. But considering how long I have had it I am looking at $2 a year so far. And for something I use and has lasted that long for $2 a year, that's nothing! Nutmeg to me is the under used spice of the world. I added it to baked goods yes, but lots of savory items as well. Baking Spray: You know the stuff I am talking about...with built in flour. This has been one of the better inventions for me. I … [Read more...]