No doubt about it. Of all the treats I love to bake, cookies are my #1 favorite! So, when I volunteer to bring along a tray of cookies, I think about whether I’ll bake the tried-and-true standards (chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, giant ginger cookies, white chip macadamia, etc.), or the pretty little butter cookies that […]
Posts Tagged: Baking
The nip of fall in the air today brought to mind these delectable cookies! A quick scan of the pantry to check for some canned pumpkin (yep!) and, before long…… These cookies are soft, fluffy and cake-like, with a mild “pumpkin pie” flavor. FROSTED PUMPKIN COOKIES 1 cup sugar 1 egg (room temp.) 2 cups […]
A very special sister-in-law had a milestone birthday, and her dear and thoughtful children threw her a surprise celebration. I offered to help with dessert, and here was their request: Betty Crocker white and chocolate fudge cake mixes yielded 36 cupcakes. I followed the back-of-the-box instructions and watched them very carefully while baking to ensure […]
With the assurance of my “bodyguard” Lisa, little a and I joined her and Carol for a morning of blueberry picking. When we did this last year, it was Lisa who protected us from the boa constrictor (known to some as a garter snake) that darted across our path as we were leaving the field, […]
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Aug
Aug
I’m fully aware that it was a little too hot outside today to crank up the oven, but I couldn’t resist the temptation to make some delicious mandelbrot. The literal translation of mandelbrot is “almond bread”. It is similar to biscotti in that it is twice-baked, but it is made using oil instead of butter. […]
When my niece celebrated a milestone birthday, I happily volunteered to bake the cake! I wanted it to be as truly special as she is, so I decided to give rolled fondant a try. Fondant-coated cakes are always so impressive! I was seriously nervous about attempting this for the first time, but I found a […]
It’s that time of year when daycare closes for the summer and we party with a year-end celebration! This year’s theme was Scooby Doo, one of the kids’ all-time favorite cartoon characters. I was a bit surprised that the cowardly dog, who would rather have a snack than solve a mystery, would remain so wildly […]
I was recently invited by a dear friend to spend the weekend at her summer cottage in the shoreline town of Old Saybrook, CT. There were four of us there to share the sunny private beach, local outlet shopping, a great girl’s night DVD (It’s Complicated), and way too many laughs! I brought along Ina Garten’s […]
A pretty pink cake for my little buddy Margaux’s 2nd Birthday party to test out my new antique stand mixer. Sprinkles Strawberry Frosting, you may be my new favorite…
Our happy houseguest, Corey, turned 22 the other day! Of course I would bake him his favorite cake, but Corey had a different idea. What’s his favorite cake?? Uh…uh…uh….Do you like cake??…uh…uh…uh….. Okay, then. After a brief, but productive, interrogation, Corey confessed that pecan pie is one of his two all-time favorite desserts (the other […]
There was lots of internet hoopla about the unveiling of Cricut’s newest machine, Cricut Cake. It was introduced as a “Today’s Special” on HSN a few weeks ago, and my friend, Teresa, ordered it. I was very tempted to get one of my own, but Teresa offered me the opportunity to “play” with hers and […]
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Mar
Mar
Without a doubt, this is one of the best-tasting cookies ever! Crispy on the outside; tender and soft on the inside. Just perfect. This cookie happens to be an all-time favorite of little a, who will be visiting on Friday to attend a family party. While she is here, my favorite little geek will help […]
I am fortunate to belong to the “Bayberry Babes”, a small group of lovely ladies who take time to care, share and celebrate each other’s birthday with dinner at a favorite restaurant, a little wine, and lots of laughs! We’re meeting tomorrow night, and it’s my turn to bake the cake. This was my very […]
Big mistake. I’m really a Dunkin’ Donuts kinda girl, but I stopped at Starbucks to try one of their “skinny” coffees (as if I really believe that). Without any warning, the words “I’ll take a slice of lemon pound cake” just flew out of my mouth. Nothing “skinny” about that. It was ever so moist, […]
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Feb
Feb
I thought that Valentine’s Day would be the perfect time to say “thanks” to those special people who, without always knowing it, make some days a little brighter through their caring and kindness. I’m thinking about the school bus driver who patiently waits for my daycare kindergartener as he makes an urgent trip to the […]