Ian Hoyt

Ian Hoyt is a co-founder of Morsel - a family recipe cookbook software. When he isn't working on building the best recipe app for your family Ian can be found hiking in the mountains of North Carolina, flying airplanes, or of course in the kitchen perfecting his beloved scone recipe.

What’s The Best Cutting Board Size For You?

What’s The Best Cutting Board Size For You? best cutting board size

There is all kinds of talk about the best material for cutting boards, using them, and even cleaning them the right way. But there’s not enough attention given to the size of the cutting boards.  While most people don’t realize it, the size of the chopping board might just be a minor factor, but it->

5 Easy Molasses Substitutes For Baked Beans

5 Easy Molasses Substitutes For Baked Beans Substitution for Molasses in Baked Beans

You are making your favorite baked beans for the family when you suddenly realize you don’t have molasses.  While you’re determined to continue on making those delicious baked beans, now you need to figure out what to substitute the molasses for so that your family enjoys every morsel of them. So, what do you do->

How Long Can Baked Beans Sit Out at Room Temperature?

How Long Can Baked Beans Sit Out at Room Temperature? How Long Can Baked Beans Sit Out at Room Temperature?

When it comes to hosting a family get-together or cookouts with friends, there are a few iconic dishes that are expected when they go to load up their plates. One of those dishes is baked beans, of course. So your event is going smoothly, but it’s warm out, and you’re starting to wonder… can the->

Can You Cook a Turkey in a Dutch Oven?

Can You Cook a Turkey in a Dutch Oven?

Turkey is one of those dishes that takes center stage on every table, no matter the occasion when served. It is tender, juicy (if cooked correctly), very filling, and loved by most. If you’re in the states like me, you know this is the most iconic dish served for Thanksgiving.  While roasting a Turkey slowly->

Cheesecloth vs Chinois

Cheesecloth vs Chinois cheesecloth vs chinois

Whether you’re cooking or baking, straining is an inevitable part of most culinary adventures. Even though it is essential, it can get confusing to choose the most suitable straining solution, especially when you have plenty of options available in your kitchen, like a cheesecloth or a chinois. Are you wondering what the difference between cheesecloth->

Best Family Recipe Gift Ideas

Best Family Recipe Gift Ideas family recipe gift ideas

One of the best ways your family’s culture and traditions can be passed down from one generation to the next is through recipe collection. We’re here to help with family recipe gift ideas for your next holiday. Recipes are reflective of family traditions and cultures. Hence, they make a great gift to pass on to->

Whisk vs Fork – When To Use Which in the Kitchen

Whisk vs Fork – When To Use Which in the Kitchen whisk vs fork

Some of the most commonly used tools in day-to-day cooking are whisks and forks. If you cook often, you must know how helpful yet confusing choosing between the two tools can be in certain cases. When it comes to mixing ingredients, a majority of people tend to wonder whether to pick up a fork or->

How To Paint on Fondant Without Alcohol

How To Paint on Fondant Without Alcohol How To Paint on Fondant Without Alcohol

Hand-painted cakes have become very popular among bakers and cake enthusiasts. While painting a cake becomes a canvas for bakers, people really do enjoy the aesthetic value brought to plain boring cakes. However, the most common way to create beautifully designed cakes is by painting on fondant, a process that involves alcohol. Learning how to->

What is the Difference Between Gum Paste and Fondant?

What is the Difference Between Gum Paste and Fondant? Difference Between Gum Paste and Fondant?

The world of baking is quite fascinating. However, your exciting new hobby can quickly turn daunting when you have to differentiate between two similar ingredients, like gum paste and fondant. Are you wondering what is the difference between gum paste and fondant? Let’s dig in and roll out the details. While these two essentials are->