I wanted to make some icing for my new found love of cookies...but I don't know what cream of tarter is and where to find it! Any help is appreciated. THANKS!

You'll find it in the spice aisle. It's a white powder that you can use in royal icing. I've rarely used it for anything else. Here's some info about it.

Cream of Tartar: It is made from the acidic sediment that develops on the side of wine caskets. It is used in sugar cooking because it helps to prevent crystallization and is used to stabilize beaten egg whites. It is the acidic ingredient in baking powder. It may be hard to find, so you can substitute with other acidic ingredients.



Sarah

OMG! I had no idea that's where cream of tartar came from! How strange, and interesting.

You can use a little bit of lemon juice instead when making RI. Easy and gives it a yummy lemony taste.

It's in the spice aisle at the grocery store.

Thanks so much!! I would be lost without you all!