Poppy Seed Color

poppy seed color

Poppy seeds can come in many different shades and colors depending on the species and growing conditions of the flower. Our blog focuses on baking, so we will approach this subject with that angle in mind. Determining the poppy seed color is relatively simple but is often overlooked. Remember, each poppy seed color is unique…

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Poppy Seed Taste

poppy seed taste and flavor profile

For such a popular baking spice that has been used for thousands of years, many of us can still learn more about the flavor profile and taste of poppy seeds. Our team is constantly tasting different poppy seeds to determine the quality and flavor profile. These wonderful seeds can be used to many different recipes…

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Bulk Poppy Seeds | Save Money By Buying in Bulk

As inflation continues to hit many of us as individuals and businesses in the pocketbook, it becomes more important to save money in creative ways. We decided to launch a series of posts dedicated to helping you find ways to stretch your hard-earned dollars. If you are a business (bakery or grocer) that sells food,…

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Vanilla Extract Shelf Life

vanilla extract shelf life with expiration date

All of us have suffered through the terrible experience of opening our refrigerator or pantry to discover a delicious food item that has gone bad… gross! It’s not only a waste of flavor, it’s a waste of money, and it often causes that terrible feeling of a pit in our stomach! We want to help…

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Vanilla Bean Carrot Cake

Vanilla Bean Carrot Cake next to Vanilla Beans and Extract

Carrot cake has always held a special place in my heart and tummy! I have always favored dense cakes that are jam-packed with beautiful textures and flavors. This cake checks all of those boxes! Before you lose your mind, I have chosen to use pecans in the variation because I hate walnuts. Feel free to substitute…

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Irish Delight Cupcakes Recipe

Irish Delight Cupcakes Stacked on Plates

What could be better than an ice-cold Guinness with a side of Jameson at the end of the day? Having an excuse to enjoy it in the middle of the day!! These cupcakes are a delightful blend of all the best Ireland has given us. A simple, creamy buttercream perfectly tops off the rich, chocolatey…

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting

picture featuring red velvet cupcakes

Holy cupcakes! I personally have never met a cupcake that I didn’t like, but let me tell you; these cupcakes are next level!! I think that red velvet can be easily lost in the sea of cupcake flavors and I am telling you they deserve some love. Don’t know whether your guest likes chocolate or…

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Vanilla Extract in Coffee

vanilla extract in coffee

Hello, we are Lone Goose Bakery and we are in love with VANILLA! We’ve experimented with adding our pure vanilla extract to many different food/drink items. One morning, I poured a little of the extract in my latte. I had stumbled upon the wonderful relationship of vanilla extract in coffee. I now have several bottles…

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Best Vanilla Beans for Extract

dozens of bottles of vanilla extract

Vanilla Extract is a wonderful way to add the unique taste of vanilla to your food or beverage. Many of you are looking into creating your own, and you’re searching for the best vanilla beans for extract. This is an important choice; quality vanilla beans will greatly improve the ultimate flavor. You’ve come to the…

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Strawberries & Cream Overnight Rolls

strawberries and cream overnight rolls

By Callie | February 4, 2021 Every household needs to have a tried and true overnight roll recipe! Celebrations, holidays, and weekend mornings are practically begging you to add this to your recipe book! My family has been making these rolls for years, and they are not going anywhere anytime soon. My favorite part about…

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