Comments on: Ask Joy the Baker

By: justine

justine — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:02:10 +0000

Hi Joy!
your blog is such an inspiration to me because im currently pursuing pastry in a culinary school(yeh, i know.) and i would so love to meet you in person and talk about food and everything under the sun!but unfortunately im from across the world in Asia:(

Anyway, i do have a few curious questions to ask you.How hard did you work to get to where you are today?How do you find so much time and energy to do so many things at once?i mean, you have your work and then this blog and then there’s socializing…lastly, what’s your favourite ingredient of all time!

thanks for your time:)

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:40:59 +0000

I guess I should ask a question instead of playing story time (above). Obviously, some brownies need no additions, but if in the mood, do you have any favorite or just fabulous additions to brownie batter?

Also, this is rather silly and I’m not sure if there are many, but do you have a favorite literary referenced baked good? (Mine: Lane Cake)

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:06:12 +0000

Dads and Pancakes. My dad rarely cooks, maybe heats up some canned soup or cranks out an egg sandwich every six months. However, I discovered, after he peeked over my shoulder while making pancake batter, that he has been the “Flicker’s Nest” (the family hunting cabin) pancake maker for probably twenty-five years. I was nearly stunned when he told me that he prefers to add brown sugar, orange zest, and vanilla to his pancake batter. It was terribly adorable.

By: Jana

Jana — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:23:48 +0000

Joy-

I’m wondering what you think its the best quality vanilla extract. Do you buy it or make your own? If you make your own, how long do you age it?
Thanks

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:50:52 +0000

Wondering if you have any good cookbook recommendations? Especially any with good photos, I can’t deal with cookbooks that don’t have any pictures, thus the love for blogs such as yours. Also agree with the requests for pictures of your kitchen, I guess I’m just nosy. Plus it gives me an excuse to buy any neat gadgets or fun looking spoons, or stuff like that.

By: Liana

Liana — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:13:06 +0000

I am just beginning my story of baking with a 1st birthday cake in the shape of a 1. I have made a cake, wrapped it and frozen it. I will be icing it in a couple of days with your chocolate buttercream frosting.
* How long do I leave it out to thaw before icing?
* Do I allow it to thaw in the plastic wrap or uncovered?
* Any other tips?

By: Panifica

Panifica — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:19:15 +0000

Joy the Baker,
Where do you buy your professional baking ingredients? I am using ALOT of flour lately & want to buy in bulk, but the stuff at the local club warehouse just doesn’t cut it (or sift it, as the case may be).
Thanks!

By: Teanna

Teanna — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:59:38 +0000

Hey Joy!

I know you’ve been asked this, but I don’t know if you are directly responding to people! Did you go to culinary school? Do you currently work at a bakery? Have you been working at a bakery for your entire professional life? I’m in my late 20s and thinking of doing a career switch and even looking to work for a bakery on the weekends part time just to learn the ropes until I make the switch! Do you have any advice? Thanks so much!

By: Libby

Libby — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:05:55 +0000

Joy:

My question is yogurt. Yes question, not statement. Yogurt? Do you make yogurt? I know it’s not baking but do you know how difficult it is to find someone with help for making yogurt? Well, let me tell you it’s tough! I can make plain old plain yogurt. But my tastebuds (and children) are SCREAMING for some flavor. I’m not sure what to add or how to do it where it won’t ruin the texture of my yogurt. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance – Libby

By: I bag you

I bag you — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:59:48 +0000

Ciao Joy! I am a cupcakes/muffins addict and I like your blog very much.
I of course like your creations and the super brilliant way you present them, but this time I’m writing you because (since I hate plastic bags) I appreciated your post about reusable grocery bags “Baggu for you” very much. I was very surprised in reading all the comments your readers left there, wow! Unfortunately, when I found that post, it was too late to write a comment, so I will do it now together with some questions…
1) Have you ever heard about http://www.morsbags.com?
2) Do you like sewing?
3) Have you ever sewn a reusable grocery bag yourself?
I sewed around 200 up to now and I think it is great fun and a fantastic way to help our planet!
Spring is just around the corner, isn’t it wonderful? )
I wish you all the best.