Category Archives: Sweets

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Posted on 5 September 2011 by

2011.  The year I turned 40.  Oh my.  The funny thing is that I’m writing this about a week before the actual birthday and it won’t post until well after the day has come and gone and I take my … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Sponge Puddings

Posted on 22 August 2011 by

My house has been taken over by canning jars.  They are everywhere.  My kitchen, my dining room, inside my refrigerator, and down in my basement.  Some are full of obvious things, like jam and marmalade, and not so obvious things, … Continue reading →

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Deb’s Snickerdoodles

Posted on 15 August 2011 by

I used to be a fantastic English student in my day.  I had stellar powers of comprehension and understanding…although I couldn’t diagram a sentence to save my life.  {tangent} Do kids today still learn that? {end tangent}  I could expound … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Nobody Bakes A Cake As Tasty

Posted on 29 July 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 11/28/08 at Exit 51. Nobody Bakes A Cake As Tasty Preparing Thanksgiving dinner is a lot of pressure.  Expectations are high and people come to the table HUNGRY.  So when dishes don’t quite hit the … Continue reading →

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Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on 18 July 2011 by

I’m calling this Coconut Cake a happy accident.  Although, in the moment there was very little I was happy about.  I started out to make a batch of Ina’s Coconut Cupcakes for a coworker’s birthday.  And I failed spectacularly.  Instead … Continue reading →

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Bluebarb Jam

Posted on 6 July 2011 by

There ought to be a PSA for home canners – This is your kitchen on bluebarb jam. Note to self, the next time you want to make seedless jam, try and think about it before the jam is cooked.  Because … Continue reading →

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Luscious Lemon Sauce

Posted on 29 June 2011 by

When I served that divine Kerrygold Shortbread, I topped it with a lemon/blueberry sauce.  Here’s the lemon half of that combo.  I’ve never made lemon curd before but my guess is that this is a simpler sauce that gives a … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Shortbread

Posted on 27 June 2011 by

I don’t often pull the “you really need to use a specific brand” card here.  Today, I’m laying that card squarely on the table.  Because while most of the time I find that attitude to be rather condescending…not that I’m … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Notes on a Recipe Cinnamon Scented Baked Chocolate Mousse Cake

Posted on 24 June 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 11/13/08 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Cinnamon Scented Baked Chocolate Mousse Cake Rounding out the Fast Food @ Home recipes I tried last week was a baked chocolate mousse cake.  Since going … Continue reading →

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Food Memories – Snickerdoodles

Posted on 13 June 2011 by

I met Colleen last year at the Big Summer Potluck.  I have to tell you, that one day brought so many talented people into my world.  Colleen not only runs Souffle Bombay, she also has a second site, Picture Me … Continue reading →

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