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Linzer Cookies

December 10, 2012

Recently I recalled a memory of being a child and going into my grandmother’s pantry. She always had good little snacks but there was one thing that I always looked for. Inside were these little sandwich cookies with raspberry jam in the center. These weren’t traditional Linzer cookies. They were sprinkled with granulated sugar and [...]

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Chocolate Cheesecake

May 14, 2011

There is one thing that I make when I need something that I am 100% sure is going to be out of this world and come out amazing each and every time. That one thing is cheesecake! I have been making cheesecakes long before I really got into baking. It was for the longest time [...]

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Mason Jar Pies… A Little Bit Of Heaven!

April 30, 2011

Lately, on more than one occasion I’ve read about or heard mention of things baked in mason jars. I’ve read about cupcakes, cobblers, even quick breads. The idea of having the perfect personal portion to pop into the oven seems so genius to me. Then I heard about pies baked in little jars and I [...]

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Farewell to Winter (Hopefully!)

March 19, 2011

With all this wacky weather lately it’s hard to know from day-to-day whether to grab a light sweater or a heavy jacket. Although this week things seem to finally be balancing out. I have noticed on the forecast nothing but 50-60 degree days here for a while so hopefully we can bid Winter a (not [...]

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Apple Cake

February 10, 2011

Lately I’ve been on such a baking kick. I’ve found myself rather uninspired when it comes to deciding what to make for dinner but if you ask me to whip up a sweet little something I will have trouble choosing from the flood of ideas that come to mind. The wonderful thing I find about [...]

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Cranberry Pear Pie

January 1, 2011

With the holidays now behind us we have the time to relax after the hustle and bustle, contemplate our now slightly larger waistlines, resolve to eat better, exercise more, yada yada yada… In the meantime, here’s one more sweet treat as you ponder the new year. Of all the things I baked over the holidays [...]

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Cinnamon Orange Finger Bread

December 20, 2010

So, some people say “Bacon makes everything better!” and to those people I say a resounding “Heck yes it does!!” Trust me, I’m right there with you. But lately I’ve been noticing a trend in my baking and that trend is to take almost anything I’m baking and say “Orange makes everything better!” So far, [...]

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Dutch Apple Pie

December 5, 2010

We’re in the midst of the holiday season and I couldn’t be happier! I love to cook year round and I love to bake year round but there’s just something about this particular time of year that makes me want to shift my mixer into overdrive. I know I’ve mentioned before about the flavors of [...]

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Sweet Potatoes & Apples

November 16, 2010

Ahh, Thanksgiving is quickly upon us which means Christmas and Hanukkah are a hop, skip and jump away also. With the holidays comes food… Glorious, wonderful, scrumptious, decadent food!! Now, the best thing about these holidays is gathering with your family and friends. We get to spend time, catch up, make memories, celebrate our various faiths… [...]

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