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The Science of Better Gluten Formation – In Pizza!

Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Salad

Sweet Corn and Tomato Gazpacho

Sage Pesto Farro Salad

Creamy Squash Blossom and Corn with Chicken

What happens when you have to make a recipe you do

What happens when you have to make a recipe you don't an ingredient of?

I'm weird for my area and don't particularly like sweet pumpkin things - which makes it challenging when a client needs a vegan pumpkin pie recipe developed.

When I have to make a recipe for something I don't like, instead of trying to taste the individual flavours, I strive for balance. I will keep adjusting and tasting until it is perfect - not to me - but in general.

That's how you can make recipes that everyone will like.

What are your current baking struggles? DM me with what you are working on and any baking issues you are having trouble with.

Don't forget to vote for me daily so I have even more time to answer your questions! Link to contest in bio. @greatestbaker

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It's a pear time of year! What are you making with

It's a pear time of year! What are you making with pears?

I love galettes because they are just so simple. There is no fuss about pans or shaping the crust. Just fold it over and into the oven you go.

And with a bit of patience, you can make them with oil instead of butter! Flavoured olive oil is particularly great if you want something vegan to make for the holidays that doesn't require any special ingredients.

This olive oil galette with pear and sage is a great choice for any event - or just eating at home. I won't tell if you don't. When you make it, tag me and use the #twistsandzests

🎉Don't forget to vote for me daily at the @greatestbaker! 🎉

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Can I bribe you with tasty images? I know I can't

Help me create more connent for you, vote for me!

Help me create more connent for you, vote for me!

I'm participating in @greatestbaker competition for the chance of winning $10K and a magazine feature. You all know how much that would mean to my small recipe development and photography business! I could make so many more recipes for you (like these healthy apple muffins).

Help me by voting for me daily at https://greatestbaker.com/2020/amber-engle. You can vote once a day and it makes a huge difference! I can win this! Share with your friends so they can vote too.

#greatestbaker2020 #eattheseasons #eatseasonal #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #eatprettythings #thesugarfiles #dessertforbreakfast #appleseason #fallrecipes #sfblogger #bayareaphotographer #bayareablogger #foodphotographysummit #foodbloggersummit #muffins #getminimal #thebiteshot

I did it! Finally finished a blog redesign I've

I did it!

Finally finished a blog redesign I've been working on for months and it looks so much prettier! Better categories, more options for sorting, and some pages dedicated to eating seasonally and food science for those looking for particular concepts.

Plus I updated some old-favourite recipes and I have more to come! There's been a big backlog of recipes that are photographed and ready to share, but need to be written up with all the extras. Help keep me motivated to get those to you! If you try a recipe share it with the hashtag #twistsandzests and tag me!

#foodwinewomen #eatseasonally #eattheseasons #bayareafoodie #bayareablogger #foodblogfeed #chemistryofcooking #foodscience #californiagrown #eatlocalgrown #foodblogeats

It was so fun finding this range of corbachi peppe

It was so fun finding this range of corbachi peppers at @wilkinsonacres. A fabulous representation of the changing seasons in something a little different than the usual leaves.

Who else loves corbachis? Do you have a favourite type of pepper?

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I love the smell of fresh basil, don't you? Summer

I love the smell of fresh basil, don't you? Summer greens were fun to shoot.

What summer produce are you missing now that fall is getting going?

#eatlocalgrown #farmtofork #cagrown #seasonalproduce #sfbayareaphotographer #bayareafoodie #eattherainbow #eattheseasons #foodphotographyandstyling #localproduce #bareaders #tastingtable #solanocounty #solanoagriculture #visitsuisunvalley #organicfarming #summerproduce #summerflavors

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