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The Case of the Missing Bottom
It's holiday time and life can and will get CRAZY! This time of year involves all sorts of goodies from ...
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Having Fun with Mochi Ice Cream
One of the many reasons the Japanese have the longest lifespans is their absence of sweet desserts. However, one of ...
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Throwback Thursday- Making Pizza with Bekah
(this year's birthday cake) Yesterday was my daughter's 29th birthday. I cannot believe the time has gone by so fast ...
Baking Class for The Sage Colleges’ Dietetic Interns–Time Well Spent
When I was asked to do a healthy baking class for the Sage Colleges' Dietetic Interns only two days before Thanksgiving I didn't ...
Throwback Thursday– Remembering Julia
I grew up watching Julia Child on PBS. Back then, she basically was the only game in town, as far as shows about ...
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Thanksgiving Snuck Up On Me
As far as holidays go, Thanksgiving ranks as one of my most favorites. I love everything about it--being thankful for ...
Making a Video for YouTube
Planning and making a baking video for my YouTube channel is just like planning to do any TV show. Organization is ...
It Takes Me Back
I just heard from Ann Perillo, the host of Schenectady Today! It really took me back. I remember being on her ...
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Looking Ahead to Baking Camp 2017
I can't believe that it's only November, but already it's time to begin to plan for my 16th year Summer ...
The Joys of Being a Yesterday Person
The holidays are quickly approaching. Yikes! I never feel ready even when I have almost 4 weeks before Thanksgiving! What ...
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A Brownie That’s Full Of The Beans
To say that I am a brownie fanatic is really an understatement. I don't think I have EVER seen a ...
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Follow Up To Baking Cookies with Mom
As promised my daughter and I baked "fabulicious" ( yes, I know this is not a word but I was ...
Baking Cookies with Mom
My grown-up daughter is visiting this weekend and, since I do not get to see her very often, it is always so GREAT ...
The Blob: A Sourdough Update
I know that I just posted about how I was planning to make a sourdough pizza last Saturday and I ...
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Sourdough Pizza
I have written in a previous blog entry about my starter Bubbles who turned 20 years old this year. My, ...
Refreshing Your Cake
Have you ever had a cake that you baked a little too long or it got a bit hard or ...