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Kitchen Projects vs On The Rocks
Short answer: Choose Kitchen Projects for a focused bake that rewards careful technique. Choose On The Rocks for a more spontaneous seasonal idea. Read both when you want one serious project and a lighter option for the rest of the week.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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A brief from both newsletters · July 31, 2026
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In this brief: Scottie included material from Kitchen Projects and left out the issues it read from On The Rocks.
Reader priorities
A confident home baker wants a rewarding seasonal project and a steady supply of smaller ideas worth making next.
These are illustrative priorities, not a customer’s data.
What made the brief
- Kitchen Projects2 read · 2 included
- On The Rocks1 read · 0 included
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Bronwen Wyatt breaks down pineapple upside-down cake history and technique, offering pre-searing tips for optimal fruit moisture in seasonal bakes.
- A companion shortbread bar recipe pairs pineapple with passionfruit to give home bakers a quick, tropical follow-up project.
02 / The briefing
01 / main
Bronwen Wyatt Modernizes Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
The takeaway: Pineapple upside-down cake gets a fresh overhaul from baker Bronwen Wyatt. After testing brown sugar caramel ratios, fresh fruit against canned, and passionfruit flavor boosters, she perfected a pre-searing technique that keeps the cake tender without becoming soggy.
Concrete details
- Cultivating a single pineapple in 1764 England cost £80, equal to roughly £12,000 today.
- Hawaiʻi supplied up to 75% of the world's pineapples by 1922 following industrial canning advances.
Why it matters for this reader: Offers a deep, technical project tailored for confident bakers seeking to master caramel physics, fruit moisture control, and retro dessert classics.
Original sourcesKitchen Projects
02 / main
Bake Jammy Pineapple and Passionfruit Shortbread Bars
The takeaway: Bronwen Wyatt expands on her pineapple exploration with a recipe for jammy pineapple and passionfruit shortbread bars. This fruit-forward bake offers a manageable project that transforms bright tropical flavors into a buttery crumb bar.
Concrete details
- The recipe pairs tangy pineapple with tart passionfruit over a buttery shortbread crust.
- The KP+ archive features over 450 recipes for £6 monthly or £50 annually.
Why it matters for this reader: Provides a quick, rewarding smaller bake to add to your recipe collection while experimenting with passionfruit and pineapple flavor pairings.
Original sourcesKitchen Projects
Action items
- Sear fresh pineapple slices on the stovetop to reduce moisture before layering them into cake batter.
- Bake jammy pineapple and passionfruit shortbread bars for a quick seasonal project with tart tropical flavors.
See every issue behind this brief
Jammy Pineapple & Passionfruit Shortbread Bars
- KP+: Jammy Pineapple & Passionfruit Shortbread BarsKitchen Projects · Included
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Kitchen Project #209: Pineapple Upside Down CakeKitchen Projects · Included
Friday Morning Report
- Friday Morning ReportOn The Rocks · Read, not included
The useful difference
The difference that matters
Kitchen Projects teaches deliberate baking projects with indexes and technique. On The Rocks offers a looser stream of seasonal baking, drinks, and casual food.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
What each is best for
When it’s worth reading both
The pair helps a baker choose the right level of ambition. Scottie can connect a shared flavor or technique while keeping full instructions and measurements separate.[1][2][3][4][5][6]