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It’s a term heard whenever anyone discusses recipes, but the origin of the phrase “from scratch” isn’t really well known. Thankfully, The BonBonerie has some answers for you. Based in Cincinnati, OH, this award-winning bakery and café has provided the best cakes, cookies, macaroons, and more for discerning palates all throughout the area for over 30 years!

According to The BonBonerie, the term “from scratch” is derived from the act of scratching a line in the sand at the beginning of a race. It originally means the beginning or start of something but has since evolved in our language and culture to describe creating and crafting something from the most basic components. Nowadays, it’s most commonly used in regards to the kitchen and refers to cooking without any pre-mixed ingredients.

cakeWe use the term for every dish but when it comes to baking, especially if it’s a cake, “from scratch” means eschewing a box of prepared mix. The only ingredients a box cake requires are oil, water, and eggs. Everything else is included in the mix; there’s no need to measure the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, or any other flavorings.

For many people, box cake is the epitome of convenience. It’s made the dessert accessible to all home cooks, but it can be incredibly restrictive. If you want a particular flavor, it’s very difficult to achieve the right combination of intensity or sweetness, and if you have any food sensitivities or allergies, the ingredients in a box cake mix may exacerbate them.

Making a cake from scratch on the other hand, just like they do at The BonBonerie, gives the home cook complete control over their food. You can modify the recipe to your liking and with respect to any health restrictions. You can also make variations easily, and it’s usually cheaper!

For those in the Cincinnati area who are hankering for a cake made from scratch but aren’t ready to bake it themselves, head to The BonBonerie. You can always rest assured that all their delicious desserts are completely made from scratch. For every item on the menu, they start with only natural ingredients. They even crack every single egg themselves! You can preview their menu online, and if you have any questions, feel free to call them at (513) 321-3399.

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