Monthly Archives: July 2008

What’s A Filbert?

I admit I was a little concerned when I first decided to join the Daring Bakers. Opera cake, danish braids…wayyy over my head. Could I really hang with these crafty culinary ninjas? Throwing caution to the wind I gave myself … Continue reading


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I Coulda Been A Contender

Bakers are everywhere, popping out where you least expect them. Exhibit A, the Boston Legal 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bake-Off! The last 3 Mondays have brought all the closet pastry chefs at my work to the forefront as they compete … Continue reading


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Eat Your Vegetables

Mmm, chocolaty, gooey, yummy…zucchini? Yep that’s right, say goodbye to “You should’ve had a V8″ and hello to chocolate zucchini cupcakes! Made with fresh organic zucchini from a friend’s garden, unsweetened applesauce, and whole wheat flour these babies are chock … Continue reading


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Do You Cous Cous?

Ok so I’ve gotten a little behind on my blogging. My grand plan to post three times a week regardless of my work schedule…FAIL! I hate it when real life gets in the way of my fantasy life. So to … Continue reading


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Chocolate Elvis

After weeks of pies, tarts and cobblers, TWD (thanks to Melissa’s Kitchen) is finally chilling out with chocolate pudding. Now don’t get me wrong, I love simple desserts and I never met a pudding I didn’t like, but I couldn’t … Continue reading


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The Good Book

It all started with a Sur La Table gift card. Looking around the store that day, my eye fell upon a lovely leather bound book, The Ultimate Bar Book- The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails. At the time, I … Continue reading


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American As… Blueberry Pie

Fourth of July holiday went by awfully fast- Angels on game on Friday night, Saturday hanging by the pool with family, and Sunday relaxing at home. Now I’m back at work with have my tan lines and one last piece … Continue reading


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Excuses, Excuses Blueberry Scones

It was bound to happen sooner or later. When I started this blog I was on hiatus from my show and had all the time in the world to bake my heart out. What a luxury to spend hours shopping … Continue reading


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