Cream of Tartar

Cream of Tartar, or potassium acid tartrate, is a powder either extracted from fresh grapes or derived from deposits that accumulate on the insides of wine barrels.  Most commonly, it is the acid component in baking powder that makes cakes, cookies and quick breads rise.  To mix your own baking powder mix 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, with 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar.  When added to meringues for pies or other baked egg white products, cream of tartar helps maintain the fluffiness.  Also a good agent with which to clean copper cookware.

My Store mixes and blends are in-house recipes adapted from old-fashioned, made-from-scratch cooking, but designed for today's busy cook that are fast and easy to prepare. Many of our recipes have been handed down from my mother and grandmother!  You won't find these mixes at your local grocery store! We are confident you won't be disappointed with our products.