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Baking wth a Purpose

September 29, 2008

intenzionalmente/with a purpose I have mentioned before that last school year was one the worst for me, professionally. I had to go back this year, and while its not as nauseating, I find myself in “functioning-only” mode as I try to wish my 2-year commitment complete. Even so, I am helped each day by a […]

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Daring Bakers Detour

September 27, 2008

deviazione/detour Today is posting day! Natalie from Gluten A Go Go and Shel of Musings From the Fishbowl gave us our first alternative challenge, Lavash (thin Armenian-style crackers) and vegan and gluten-free spread or dip couple with them. Sounds fantastic, right? I am sad to say that this is the first month, in over a […]

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Champagne Grape Loaves

September 26, 2008

filone/loaf I mentioned yesterday that this week was the first time I (knowingly) ate champagne grapes. There were so many wonderful, little grapes in the pack! Fearful the grapes would go bad, I tried recipes that would use a lot at one time. While, the Pan-Seared Scallops with Champagne Grapes and Almonds was off the […]

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Pan-Seared Scallops with Champagne Grapes and Almonds

September 25, 2008

cocktail allo champagne?/champagne cocktail? It may not look it, with all the carbs going on with Muffin Mania, but since I began back at the gym a few weeks ago, I have made a conscious effort to get back to cooking like I used to – healthy. My weekend trip to the grocers resulted in […]

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Muffin Mania Day 8 – The Final Day w/ Scones

September 24, 2008

Scones/Focaccina I know, scones are not a muffin. But, I made the scones with the 10,000 muffins (exagerration) for the taste test and felt they deserved to be part of the group. Leaving them out would be so mean! I chose to be a bit lazy during the final prep stages, though, and cut the […]

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Muffin Mania (Resumed) Day 7 – Cappuccino Mix-In Muffins

September 23, 2008

torta al caffè/coffee cake Back to Muffin Mania. This is Day 7? Wow….I didn’t realize I made so many. Ever do that? Have a day of baking that doesn’t seem like a whole lot got done, then walk away with a truck load of stuff? I guess that was this particular Friday evening/Saturday morning a […]

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Smiley Face Pops

September 22, 2008

sorriso smagliante/bright smile Happy Monday! I will return to Muffin Mania tomorrow, but my Sunday baking first: Smiley Face Pops and a mini-model cake. The cake first – I have to make a cake for some party October 4th. I got the job through a former parent who is trying to promote her business of […]

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The Deep Freeze Summer Challenge II – The Round Up

September 21, 2008

The Deep Freeze Summer Challenge – The Round Up scongelare/defrost I envy the folks that know what they have in their cabinets and freezer. How many times do I buy something, go to put it away, then scold myself for already having one (or more) in reserve? An example? I have three Costco bottles of […]

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Muffin Mania Day 6 – Peanut Butter Muffins

September 20, 2008

Deep Freeze Summer Challenge 2 dishDeadline midnight tonight!!! burro di arachidi/peanut butter The jury is still out on these. The consistency was correct, but they were a bit dry. Nonetheless, they were that “something” that you eat, don’t think you’re enjoying it, but keep munching anyway. Have you experienced that “something”? This is mine. I […]

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Muffin Mania Day 5 – Gingerbread Muffins

September 19, 2008

Deep Freeze Summer Challenge 2 dish Deadline midnight Friday!!! Before I get to the muffins, (FYI) I will post the Deep Freeze Summer Challenge 2 at some point this weekend. I have my Gumpaste and Fondant class Saturday, then pool on Saturday night – a fun outting that will end up with my butt getting […]