September 2010

Daring Bakers Challenge: Decorated Train Sugar Cookies

September 28, 2010
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At first, I thought this month’s challenge was a no brainer. It was in the sense that I knew exactly what I was going to make. The September 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mandy of “What the Fruitcake?!” Mandy challenged everyone to make Decorated Sugar Cookies based on recipes from Peggy Porschen and [...]

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Apples, Apples, Apples on Monday Musings

September 27, 2010
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Last week we went apple picking and somehow managed to pick about two dozen apples for just two dollars! I was just foodgawking and looking for some inspiring ideas for using them in something other than apple pie. Thoughts anyone? Although I have not tried any of these yet, here’s some things that may be [...]

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Fresh Fig Tartelettes with Anise and Amaretti

September 23, 2010
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I popped into Williams Sonoma  a while ago with no particular shopping goal in mind (as always with WS!) and came across a major clearance on cookbooks. I mean major- they were all only two or three bucks. Of course, I immediately asked to the salesperson to show me all the dessert books. Martha Stewart’s [...]

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Figs on Monday Musings

September 20, 2010
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Planning a birthday party has kept me away from blogging but I’m back this week! I’m attempting to start a new series on the blog that will hopefully appear every Monday. A photo to inspire you. No- not a picture of some delicious dessert to drool over. Something raw. Something to mull over as you start your [...]

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Chocolate Mille Crepe Cake

September 8, 2010
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Making crepes was on the top of my to do list ever since I started this blog. It only took me this long because I had not yet bought a crepe pan. Of course, like most things I mean to purchase, I never bought it. Surprise, surprise, it turns out you do not need a [...]

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