Too cold to work in the shop, so I spent the afternoon making pretzels. It's not difficult, and they really taste very good. Cooking and baking is also an ideal way to feel productive when you can't make sawdust. Enjoy!

Another cake!

But this one is not only chocolate, it is also low-fat, and everyone who tastes it loves it.

The down side is that if you've never folded beaten egg whites into a mixture, it may seem too difficult.  That's why I made a video of the procedures.  My older son, who does not do much baking, had success on his first attempt, even using a hand mixer.

Sometimes the shop just has to take a back seat to the kitchen!

Making Biscotti, Part 1

On a recent visit to Fox Chapel Publishing to shoot a how-to video on making bowls, I brought along a large batch of biscotti as a thank-you gift for the editors who have been so terrific to work with. The cookies were such a hit that I promised to shoot a video on how to make them.

Making Biscotti, Part 2

Here's the second part of the video. I hope these videos inspire you to try making both biscotti and bowls.