(this year’s birthday cake) Yesterday was my daughter’s 29th birthday. I cannot believe the time has gone by so fast. I know this sounds so cliché but it really only seems like yesterday that she was just born. And in her case, she was. Being in the kitchen, and creating foods together was something she was raised on. She loved […]
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When I was asked to do a healthy baking class for the Sage Colleges’ Dietetic Interns only two days before Thanksgiving I didn’t know if I could do it. Right after the class I would have to pick up my daughter at the airport and start cooking and preparing for Thanksgiving. So much stress!!!! You can tell that I am a type
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I grew up watching Julia Child on PBS. Back then, she basically was the only game in town, as far as shows about food were concerned. Since my own mother could not cook or bake, Julia really became my role model. I loved observing Julia’s every move as she de-boned a chicken or rolled out a dough for French bread. She
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As far as holidays go, Thanksgiving ranks as one of my most favorites. I love everything about it–being thankful for the closeness of family and friends, and especially the food! My family knows that when I start my cranberry chutney and pie crusts, it’s definitely Thanksgiving. Preparations for this year’s Thanksgiving overwhelmed me. I think it was because
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Planning and making a baking video for my YouTube channel is just like planning to do any TV show. Organization is key! Creating a baked good can seem quite complicated. That is why I do my best to break down the entire recipe into specific steps that must be easy to follow. I usually start by reading over the
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I just heard from Ann Perillo, the host of Schenectady Today! It really took me back. I remember being on her show when I was promoting my kids’ baking camp. My own kids were on the show with me. My two daughters had such a blast. We really got the royal treatment, because Greg Millett even allowed my
I can’t believe that it’s only November, but already it’s time to begin to plan for my 16th year Summer Baking Classes for kids at Schenectady County Community College (SCCC). Above, you can see a picture of my class’s finished carrot cakes from last summer. A triumph! First, a flashback: It really all began years ago when
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The holidays are quickly approaching. Yikes! I never feel ready even when I have almost 4 weeks before Thanksgiving! What is wrong with me, you might ask? I am just a yesterday person. An intense personality that will always do things ahead if I can. I would sleep 16 hours in one night just so I would
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