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Do you just want to bake someone a delicious cake? Not a cake that looks like a shoe or a boat or a purse; one that looks like a cake. Then this video is for you. This is the final part in a series which will show you how to put the finishing touches on your decorative celebration cake. Learn how to cover the sides of a cake, write on a cake, and pipe a border on a cake in this video. *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel. Equipment to consider getting, prices might change after posting of video. Turn Table For Pros or big spenders ($62): https://amzn.to/32Woi5P For people without a Sugar Daddy ($14) https://amzn.to/32UyITi Spatula ($9) https://amzn.to/3cr0jPp Bench Knife ($7) https://amzn.to/2HsBLdh Serrated Knife ($20) https://amzn.to/35WZpsC Reusable Piping bags ($12) https://amzn.to/3038KeE Piping TIp Set ($40) https://amzn.to/32U40K5 OR you could get this super cheap kit if you don't plan getting a lot of use out of these tools. It has pretty much everything but the knife ($22) https://amzn.to/32VLOQ9 #cakebasics #cakedecorating #cakedecoratingforbeginners #cakedecorating101

In this video you will learn how to put a cake together and how to flat ice a cake. This is basically everything you need to do before decorating the cake. You even want to flat ice a cake if you are going to put rolled fondant on it. So if you are completely new to cake decorating and you need in depth guidance on the steps and why they're important this video is for you my friend! Equipment to consider getting Turn Table For Pros or big spenders ($62): https://amzn.to/32Woi5P For people without a Sugar Daddy ($14) https://amzn.to/32UyITi Spatula ($9) https://amzn.to/3cr0jPp Bench Knife ($7) https://amzn.to/2HsBLdh Serrated Knife ($20) https://amzn.to/35WZpsC Reusable Piping bags ($12) https://amzn.to/3038KeE Piping TIp Set ($40) https://amzn.to/32U40K5 OR you could get this super cheap kit if you don't plan getting a lot of use out of these tools. It has pretty much everything but the knife ($22) https://amzn.to/32VLOQ9 *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel.* #cakebuild #cakedecorating #cakedecorating101 #howtoiceacake

Swiss buttercream is like Italian Buttercream's less aggressive cousin. While Italian Buttercream uses liquid hot sugar at 235-240F poured into egg whites while you're beating them, Swiss Buttercream is gently heated over a double boiler before it is whipped into a meringue. This makes it more accessible to people who are trying to bake without a mixer. While I do recommend a mixer to make life easier it's not required. This video is part of a series on how to bake and build a cake from scratch at home. #buttercreamrecipes #buttercream #cakedecoratingforbeginners #howtomakebuttercream *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel.* Here are some links to equipment you might want to check out for this video Whisk https://amzn.to/3iZ91qe digital scale https://amzn.to/3iYvCU2 Mixing bowls https://amzn.to/2RTMlw0 Kitchen Aid https://amzn.to/2RTN7sU

These days we all need a reason to celebrate... and nothing says celebration like CHOCOLATE CAKE! Learn how to make an intensely chocolate and moist cake without a mixer. Still need a reason to celebrate? Congratulations! You just made a chocolate cake without a mixer, that's something to celebrate if you ask me! This chocolate cake is so moist and delicious you really don't need any icing or filling. However, if you would like to learn more about that stay tuned! The end result of this video series will be a chocolate cake filled with nutella, bananas, and iced with espresso buttercream. *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel.* Equipment to Consider Cake Pan https://amzn.to/3cr3u9z Parchment Paper https://amzn.to/2RPFhjM Whisk (I like OXO's products because they're designed to be more comfortable to use for people with arthritis, which means its comfortable for almost everyone.) https://amzn.to/3hWXarD

Nutella is one of the most beloved spreads. Nutella is a spreadable version of Gianduja. Gianduja an Italian confection made of hazelnuts and chocolate invented in Turin, Italy during the Napoleon Era. Learn how to make Nutella in this video and feel free to interchange the nuts and chocolate to make new flavor combinations! Combos I've tried that work well: Peanut/White chocolate Pistachio or Almond/Milk Chocolate Cashew/Dark Chocolate *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel. Food Processor https://amzn.to/2FUhUTT

Almost every month I make pulled pork in the slow cooker. I make it different every month. This month I was inspired by the cilantro and parsley growing in my garden to do a Mojo flavor profile. This is going to be very versatile and delicious. I did not add peppers to this one just because it's meal prep so I'll add them later depending on what I'm putting the meat in but feel free to make it as spicy as you want! There's a lot of fancy slow cookers out there but if you're thinking of getting one, I really prefer the no frills slow cooker. They're also cheaper. https://amzn.to/2FTy9k4 *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel.

Ahhh Refreshing Lemonade. Perfect for long hot summer days. Learn how to make lemonade from scratch with real lemons. It's pretty easy and you can add any flavors that you want to it.

I see a lot of meal prep videos with boneless skinless chicken breast and I've always been about the thighs. They stay juicer for longer and you can buy them with the skin and bone in for cheaper than boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; you're literally paying less for more! Butcher Box Referral Link: http://fbuy.me/pPbUa

Come on over and meet my friend Lorinda Peterson. She has just started a channel on YouTube about gardening in SoCal; Steady as She Grows. Steady as She Grows: Lorinda Peterson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXVW69mpY6S5M97b0WsRXKw/videos IG: @steady.as.she.grows Don't Forget to SUBSCRIBE! Audio only version available where ever you get your podcasts. Chef Grace’s social media IG: @chefgracefornasa FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChefGracesPlace/ Twitter: @Grace4nasa Verde: Cooks- https://amzn.to/3d6bxZU Guests of Grace is a Food Podcast series dedicated to all things food. I have an interesting food person on every Thursday. Although it is a lot of chef and cook related content, I am interested in ALL things food; farmers, doctors, homesteaders, real estate people that help you find your homestead, lawyers that shape food policies, athletes who have to do extreme diets, Food Wonders of the world, if it influences the way we eat I want to learn about it. So if you are an interesting food person reach out! #podcasts2021 #foodpodcast #chefpodcast #foodiepodcast #sustainableliving #cookingpodcast

We have ALL tried natural peanut butter by now, it's kinda gross. So I'm making something not as unhealthy as the commercial stuff, but not as unappetizing as the health nut raw peanut butter you find in whole foods. It will have sugar and fat but it's mostly peanuts. It's also 100% delicious. If you want to make it vegan use an oil instead of butter, I would recommend coconut oil since it is a semi-solid at room temperature and has a pretty neutral flavor. If you're interested in the food processor I use here's a link to it on Amazon. It's one of those affiliate links so it helps me out if you buy ANYTHING on Amazon through that link without any extra cost to you. I appreciate your support. https://amzn.to/2FUhUTT #peanutbutter #homemadepeanutbutter #nutbutters

Catching up with Giannina Viruet. She talks about personal finance, DIY, and real estate on her YouTube Channel, Giannina Viruet. So I thought I'd talk to her a little bit about kitchen budgeting. Giannina's Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm90-QGIDBFtFIzYeR2m1Lw Don't Forget to SUBSCRIBE! Audio only version available where ever you get your podcasts. Chef Grace’s social media IG: @chefgracefornasa FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChefGracesPlace/ Twitter: @Grace4nasa Verde: Cooks- https://amzn.to/3d6bxZU Guests of Grace is a Food Podcast series dedicated to all things food. I have an interesting food person on every Thursday. Although it is a lot of chef and cook related content, I am interested in ALL things food; farmers, doctors, accountants, homesteaders, real estate people that help you find your homestead, lawyers that shape food policies, athletes who have to do extreme diets, Food Wonders of the world, if it influences the way we eat I want to learn about it. So if you are an interesting food person reach out! #podcasts2021 #foodpodcast #chefpodcast #foodiepodcast #sustainableliving #cookingpodcast

Learning how to crack an egg with one hand not only looks super impressive, but it makes you work a lot faster and efficiently in the kitchen. Once you master it you will be able to do something else with the other hand, like hold a pan, crack another egg, or even catch the egg to separate it. At first glance, this may seem like a silly thing to focus on, but any skill that saves you time in the kitchen is time that can be spent doing something else, like making money. So in an indirect way it actually impacts your kitchen budget. #howtocrackaneggwithonehand #eggcellent #eggscellent #eggsaggerate #thisyolkisnojoke #seperatingeggs #eggcentric #eggsinonebasket #eggs #egg #eggrecipes

There are an endless variety of mashed potatoes. I love this recipe because it requires very few ingredients and reminds me of my favorite potato chip flavor Sour Cream and Onion. Also I grew my scallions in my garden, so I saved money and its extra flavorful! This is a great recipe for anyone who is just starting out cooking or meal prepping. regrow onions and scallions with epic gardening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xV6vt4axbo Tools used in this video *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel.* Kitchen Aid https://amzn.to/2Hjj9w6 #3ingredientrecipes #mashedpotatorecipes #sourcreamandonion #scallions #mashedpotatoes

Cutting a watermelon can become overwhelming in a kitchen if you've never done it before. In this video we go over the basic way to cut a melon for slices. Just in time for summer! Watermelon is a great treat but buying it pre-cut can cost 3-4 times more than cutting it yourself. If you need to learn how to cut a watermelon this video is for you! Tools used in this video Chef knife- if you can get a good one, you'll never need to buy another one. https://amzn.to/368fWdr Serrated Knife- If you can only get one get a chef knife, but the serrated knife is 3rd on the list after the pairing knife. https://amzn.to/3iWDcP6 *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel.* #howtocutawatermelon #watermelon #summertreats #watermelonslices

I need to save as much money as possible in the kitchen. As a Chef keeping food costs down is probably 90% of our job. As I meal prep for the week, I want to give you an introduction to how I keep my costs low. There are many components to this so I plan on doing a whole series of videos on this subject, but I wanted to give you guys a general overview. Here are just a few basics about purchasing, meal prepping, and the importance of FIFO and standardized recipes. I get all my meat from butcher box here's a referral link you get 15 dollars off and so do I a win win http://fbuy.me/pPbUa When it comes to meal prep the slow cooker and rice cooker save me a lot of time. They are two tools that are relatively cheap. You can also find slow cookers at 2nd hand stores in perfectly good condition most of the time. Remember your time is valuable. Pretend you work for your household if you pay yourself an hourly wage would the time it would take you to complete a task cost almost as much as the device that can do it for you? That's generally how I decide if it's worth buying something. Slow Cooker https://amzn.to/3kVgYh5 Rice Cooker https://amzn.to/2EqE0fU #cookingonfoodstamps #cookingonabudget #mealprep #mealprep2021 #cookingonunemployment #quarantinemealprep

If your looking for a moist scone (sgona) recipe you found it! I hate a dry scone. The cream in this recipe is the perfect balance between moist and crumbly. The raisins and apricots add sweetness and hold on to moisture too so the scone actually reheats very well. You can store them in the freezer and heat them up one by one in the toaster oven, or just have a tea party! The best part about this recipe is you don't need a mixer, here are the tools used to make this recipe. Bench knife https://amzn.to/3kIVCmR mixing bowls https://amzn.to/3kHhPS5 Dry measuring cups and spoons https://amzn.to/33YtiWG Digital Scale (So worth the 20 bucks) https://amzn.to/2HBhHFJ *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel.* #scones #teaparty #tea #breakfastpastries

Every Italian family has some sort of family recipe for their sauce or gravy, depending on what your family calls it. I am part Italian so I got into the club so to speak. I didn't have anyone to in my family to teach me how to cook Italian food, but I was lucky enough to kind of get adopted into many Italian families in the neighborhood when it came to cooking. I mention a few in this video but their were so many I actually had to cut down the video. So if you don't hear your name mention don't think I'm not thinking about you when I make this sauce. Special Thanks to Rose Codomo, The Patrizio's, The Straface's, The Panzera's, Karen Guinta, Josh, and Cosmo. I get all my meat from butcher box here's a referral link you get 15 dollars off and so do I a win win http://fbuy.me/pPbUa #chefvlog #italiansdoitbetter #italianfood #sauceorgravy #familyrecipes

One thing I hate about sourdough snobs is how they shame you for forgetting to feed your mom. They will make you feel like you left your actual mom in the fridge for a week with no food or water. I'm here to tell you it's OK! Everyone, even those snobs will forget to feed their sourdough starter every once and a while. The good thing about the fridge is that the yeast is cold so it takes longer to die because its not using as much energy. So as long as you have a few living yeast cells in there you can bring it back. The only time I would not recommend trying this is if your mom is covered in mold, because the only thing you want to bring back is yeast. Especially if you are making a rye starter, we don't want another Salem witch trials on our hands. (Seriously ergot poisoning made them hallucinate, google it.) #breadmaking #sourdoughstarter #sourdough

Steak on the grill basics. The theory of steak cookery is easy, sear all the sides and then bake until perfect medium rare. It is one of those things, where it is best to learn by doing. So after you watch this video, get out there on the grill or saute pan and practice, you can always eat your mistakes! I get all my meat from butcher box here's a referral link you get 15 dollars off and so do I a win win http://fbuy.me/pPbUa #howtocooksteak #grilledsteak #steakonthegrill #cookingsteak101 #grilling101

An area where healthy food and affordable food is limited is known as a food desert. Where I live fresh fruits and veggies are more expensive, the prices keep going up. There are way more fast food options than healthy ones. Since losing my jobs to COVID19 I decided to try to offset my food costs by growing some of my own food on my patio, you can grow food anywhere! Through this project I'm learning a lot about my community. Many neighbors introduce themselves (from a safe distance) and some even give me great gardening tips for Florida! I can't wait to start cooking with my harvest! #gardenvlogs #chefvlogs #gardening

First we made pasta dough, then we learned how to roll out pasta dough, now learn how to make one of the most beloved pastas of all time; Ravioli. These are classic cheese but ravioli has endless possibilities that are only limited by your imagination. Fill them with meat, mushrooms, pumpkin, egg yolks, the sky is the limit. JUST REMEMBER NO AIR BUBBLES AND YOU WILL BE FINE. Also consider if the filling needs to be cooked before going into the pasta. Be better than Chef Boyardee. #pasta #howtomakefreshpasta #howtomakeraviloi #howtomakepastadough

Once you have made your fresh pasta dough, learn how to make roll the dough into pasta. In this video we'll go over the technique for using the pasta machine and for hand cutting the dough into noodles called pappardelle. We will also go over how to cook the pasta. #pasta #howtomakefreshpasta #howtomakeraviloi #howtomakepastadough #howtorolloutdough

Learn how to make homemade pasta. Fresh pasta is really easy to make and only requires a few ingredients, flour, eggs, and salt, some times a splash of cream. Making pasta is also a great activity, it's fun for kids and dinner parties. Recently in my area semolina has been hard to find, but you can buy it online. Another place to look is your local pizza shop. Semolina is thrown on the peel to help the pizzas slide into the oven, it also provides a great texture for the crust. Anyway the pizza shop might sell you some, I was able to purchase some from the pizza counter in whole foods, every grocery store was sold out! Here's a link in case you'd rather get it online. Semolina Flour https://amzn.to/304LCwm *All links are linked to my amazon associates account. This means if you purchase ANYTHING (not just whatever it is linked to) from Amazon in the window that pops up I will make a small commission off of it WITHOUT ANY EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you plan on buying anything from Amazon I would really appreciate you using a link to help support my channel.* #pasta #howtomakefreshpasta #howtomakeraviloi #howtomakepastadough #pastadough

Learn how to make fresh basil pesto sauce from scratch. This bright herbal sauce is so easy to make, all you need is a food processor or blender. Pesto sauce is a great pantry item to have, pesto most famously goes on pasta, but it is also delicious on sandwiches and works great as a marinade for fish or chicken. The ingredients are also very flexible to suit your dietary needs, sub out Parmesan for vegan cheese, or pine nuts for sunflower and pumpkin seeds for nut allergies. This pesto sauce alone is a reason to start an herb garden. Recipe 00:23 If you're interested in the food processor I use here's a link to it on Amazon. It's one of those affiliate links so it helps me out if you buy ANYTHING on Amazon through that link without any extra cost to you. I appreciate your support. https://amzn.to/2FUhUTT If you love this video, please consider supporting by subscribing on https://www.patreon.com/ChefGracesPlace or by making a one time donation Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3383424593166336132&created=1634104591.440905&printed=1 #pesto #howtomakepesto #basil #italianfood #pinenuts #lemon #parm #garlic #Delicious

Learn to shape puff pastry dough into palmiers (elephant ears) and turnovers; the filling is up to you, you can make apple turnovers, guava and cheese pastelitos, I even put chicken in it for lunch or dinner. Puff dough is super versatile, flaky, and delicious. Learn these two puff pastry shaping techniques to incorporate all types of flavors! #puffpastry #guavacheese #palmiers #elephantears #butterflycookies #guavacheesepastries