Frequently asked questions

Why do you weigh all your ingredients?

Good question! I actually wrote about the importance of weighing. Check it out!
If you really have an aversion to weighing ingredients, I suggest you consult my handy baking conversions page for help and get your printable baking conversions chart pdf. I am not responsible for accidental math errors!

Where do you get all your plates and props for photos?

Some I've purchased, others I've rented. If you would like to rent props in the Montreal area, I highly recommend Saunders Prop Rental. They've got plates, cutlery, glasses, linens, surfaces, and even bakeware and cookware that you can rent for your photos!

What’s your favourite dessert to make?

I love to make layer cakes.

What’s your favourite dessert to eat?

Can I answer all of them? I don’t know if I could choose a favourite….

What if I find a mistake in one of your recipes or a typo?

Please, let me know if you find a mistake! That would be so helpful to me because I am the only editor on the blog at the moment and I can't catch every mistake. I’d appreciate a kindly-worded comment on the post in question. Try not to be rude because that can be hurtful.

I tried one of your recipes and it failed miserably! Now what?

I’m so sorry to hear that. If you leave a comment on the post in question, I will try and reply as soon as possible to help you figure out what went wrong. Again, please do not be hateful or rude because something went wrong. Errare humanum est!

What kind of camera do you use? Do you have any photography tips to share?

I have a Canon Rebel XSi with a 50 mm lens. I find one important part of photography is learning to use all those buttons and settings on your camera. I found Helene Dujardin’s Plate to Pixel immensely helpful, but I also consult my camera’s manual when I have problems. Yes, I really do read my camera manual.
Also, as cliché as this sounds, practice really does make perfect, or at least better and better.
I always shoot with a tripod for stability and I only shoot with natural light.

Can I substitute one ingredient for another?

Unless I have suggested it, I’d say no, or I can’t guarantee the results. I have tried to summarize the ins and outs of making baking substitutions to make it easier, but I still can't guarantee the results.

I’d like to use one of your photographs. Can I?

All writing and photography is copyright Janice Lawandi (©2010–2021) unless otherwise indicated. You may use one photograph on your site provided you give me full credit with a link to this website.