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Walnut Streusel Coffeecake

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OK, so we’ve all been trying to be good after the holidays.  I get that.  But there is only so long I can go without a sweets fix such as this Walnut Streusel Coffeecake.  Well, actually I’ve already tested a couple of new cookie recipes for the Holiday season 2013!  I know, we have hardly . . . → Read More: Walnut Streusel Coffeecake

It’s Here!

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If you got a notification that the Lemon Raspberry Muffins were this week, I apologize.  They will be here next week as I wanted to announce the of the book is here.

It took longer than having a baby and was definitely as much a concern as a teenager, but I am so glad . . . → Read More: It’s Here!

European Tarts – Divinely Doable Desserts with Little or No Baking

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European Tarts –  Divinely Doable Desserts with Little or No Baking will be released on December 1st – just in time for the holidays.  So start making a list of anyone you ever knew that likes to cook/bake/eat.  For an advance peek at the blog, go to www.europeantarts.com,

This . . . → Read More: European Tarts – Divinely Doable Desserts with Little or No Baking

Very Chocolate Cake

Very Chocolate Cake, as promised!  It took six tries and a ton of frustration to get this posted.  Even after it was fixed, it crashed twice more.  I have never been so frustrated or relieved to get a post up but here it is and I hope you enjoy it.

The Very Chocolate  Cake was . . . → Read More: Very Chocolate Cake

American Pie Crust

When was the last time you made a pie?  Never or I can’t remember is your answer?  It was the pie crust wasn’t it?  Don’t feel alone. Many a great cook or baker is still intimidated by a pie crust.  Trying to wrangle a few ingredients into a flaky crust that will bake beautifully without . . . → Read More: American Pie Crust