Tuesday, November 30, 2010

TWD: Devilish Shortcakes

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I just made these this afternoon. When the kids got home from school, they WANTED TO EAT THEM. I made them wait until after dinner. I'...
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

TWD: Rewind!

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Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! This week we were allowed to choose any of the recipes that have already been made. Scanning through th...
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Not a TWD: I was on a business trip

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And this weekend was crazy busy. Fabulous friends in from out of town. A great tailgate (mmm, pumpkin cinnamon rolls!) My birthday ;-). B...
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Tuesday, November 09, 2010

TWD: Not Just for Thanksgiving Cranberry Shortbread Cake

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That is a very long title. Very long. The dessert? Very good. I had a much different picture in my head of what this actually was. Then...
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Tuesday, November 02, 2010

TWD: Peanuttiest Blondies

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Yowsa. Yes, that's a word. As in, "Yowsa, these were amazing!" Seriously, though, when you have a blondie made with peanuts...
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

TWD: All American, All Delicious Apple Pie

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Apple pie is just about my favorite dessert ever. Top it with some vanilla ice cream, and you'll reach Nirvana. Ok, I will. I have a ...
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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Coolest thing around

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There is a very special day coming up. It's Dorie Greenspan's birthday! Dorie of Tuesdays With Dorie and French Fridays With Dorie...
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

TWD: Caramel Pumpkin Pie

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This was not a recipe that called out to me. I'm not a fan of pumpkin pie. Although I've lately come to enjoy pumpkin baked treats...
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Tuesday, October 05, 2010

TWD: Double Apple Bundt Cake

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There are so many things to love about Bundt cakes. They have a fun design that help you cut the slices nice and even. (Big pieces for me ...
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Monday, September 27, 2010

Not a TWD: I did some other baking instead

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This week I made an apple slab and pumpkin blondies . Although my photos would never ever be as good, my treats look remarkably similar to...
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

TWD: Coffee-Break Muffins

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I really like the smell of coffee. And I love coffee ice cream. But I drink "coffee". It has to have so much milk, sweetener, v...
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

TWD: Cranberry Upside-Downer (but not cranberry)

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It's early September, and I am loving the slightly cooler weather here in the Chicago area. This cake totally fits in the fall season. ...
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010

TWD: Peanut Butter Crisscrosses

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This recipe came at a perfect time. The Girl and Boy started school last week (finally!), and this was the treat that was waiting for them ...
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

TWD: Espresso Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

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I cannot overemphasize how much I love these cookies. Love. Them. This is cookie simplicity at its best. The dough is simple to make, an...
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Not a TWD: Vacation!

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We've just returned from a wonderful weekend away. But, that means no baking. I'll be back next week! (In a little while, this wil...
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

TWD: Oatmeal Breakfast Bread

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The name, folks, is a misnomer. This bread isn't just for breakfast, though it was lovely toasted with a dab of cream cheese. It was a...
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

TWD: Chocolate Ganache Ice Cream

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Let me just start this by saying HOLY SMOKES! This stuff is good. Really good. I don't have a photo because I just finished the churn...
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Monday, August 02, 2010

Not a TWD: I was a bit busy

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This week's recipe was gingered carrot cookies. While they do sound intriguing, I was a bit busy this past week and weekend and they di...
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

TWD: Chewy, Chunky Blondies

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Hands down, this is one of my favorite recipes from the book. I've made these numerous times. The first time I followed the recipe as ...
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Monday, July 19, 2010

TWD: Lots of Ways Banana Cake, but I didn't make it

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I have a great recipe for banana bread. One that I love. It's just sweet enough to work as cake if needed, but also just the right tex...
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