Monthly Archives: October 2010

On Sabbatical

Or really just a break. Between traveling, vacation, and the holidays  oh, and work…I’m too busy to bake and post. I’ll be back in January with fresh ideas. Thanks!

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Cookies!

I seriously doubt I’ll make the selections for this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie and Sweet Melissa Sundays. Although a Caramel Pumpkin Pie and a Fluffy Coconut Cake sound delicious, they just don’t fit in my schedule. I baked two types … Continue reading

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{twd} fold-over pear torte

This was one of those desserts that seem easier/a good idea on paper. I really had to go on faith with this one. Especially because my mother was taking it to a dinner party. The Fold-Over Pear Torte is really … Continue reading

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{twd} double-apple bundt cake

I almost made this cake into mini-muffins because of easier sharing. Then I thought, screw it. Mini-muffins, while cute in nature, are actually a teensy-bit more work.  Let me explain. Instead of dumping all the batter into one bundt pan, … Continue reading

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{sms} coconut pecan frosting

I went old-school this week and paired this week’s Sweet Melissa Sundays recipe–Coconut Pecan Frosting–on top of a German chocolate cake. The ‘German’ part of the cake is the type of chocolate traditionally used not the country. I was excited … Continue reading

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