Category: Baking with Kids

What is the best ground vanilla? And how can you use it instead of extract? We polled our parent readers for their favorite ground vanilla brands. Then we interviewed two pastry chefs for their expert insights. Finally, we did a blind taste test with 8 brands. Which ground vanilla is best for ice cream? For use in spice rubs? Here are the winners.

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What is the best matcha green tea powder? We sampled 13 different varieties, from culinary to ceremonial grade. Which was best for baking? Smoothies? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What is the best pistachio paste? To find out, we gathered the pistachio enthusiasts among our staff and did a blind taste test with 9 brands. Which is best for making gelato? Best overall smooth texture? Here are the ones we judged as best.

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What is the best 00 flour? This finely ground flour from Italy is a favorite for pizza crusts and pasta. We ordered in bags of 00 flour from top brands and started cooking. Which was best for pizza? Pasta? Here’s what we’d recommend to you.

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What is the best strawberry syrup? To find out, we tried 9 different brands in a blind taste test. Which ones were best for tea? Lemonade? Frozen popsicles? Here are the winners.

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What are the best sprinkles for your baking projects? We ordered in 11 brands and types of sprinkles and then had experts (that is, kids) judge which were best. Rainbow sprinkles? Check. Tiny crunchy balls? Yep. We’ve also have recommendations for unicorn sprinkles. Here are the winners.

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What is the best honey powder? To find out, we did a blind test. We stirred honey powder from seven brands into smoothies and hot drinks. Which had the best flavor? Dissolved the quickest? Best for skin care? Here are the best bets for honey powder. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

Want to try cake decorating—but don’t know where to start? Cake decorating tool sets are great for beginnings, with dozens of tools and supplies. We tried out 11 of the more popular sets and started baking. Which offered the best bang for the buck? Here are the ones we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reveewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep our work independent, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!