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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
An Apple a Day…
I have a great idea for you. If you are not a great pie baker but want to enjoy a ...
Never Go Searching for the Bottom of Your Springform Pan Again!
I can't believe Fall is upon us already, and that means the holidays are soon to follow. I have a ...
Temperature Malfunctions
I have a pet peeve. Food that is not served at the proper temperature! If I am at a function ...
Increasing the Lifespan of your Whipped Cream
Desserts topped with whipped cream can be a beautiful thing. However, they can be frustrating as well! Once you whip the cream ...
Happy 20th Birthday, Bubbles!
Bubbles, my sourdough starter turns twenty years old this year. She and I have been through a lot over the last ...
A Chef Too Big for His Britches
I just spent a wonderful week traveling through California starting in San Francisco and ending up in Napa Valley! The ...
Top off Your Cookies
I have a tip for you. If you are baking cookies and you have any leftover nuts, cookies or candy, ...
Grilling tips for Desserts
Strawberry shortcakes and s'mores are great this time of year, but have you ever entertained the idea of grilling your ...
