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Baking recipes

Cheese Crackers

Recently I tried something new that I had never baked before – crackers!  I had found inspiration for this recipe online and made some minor modifications.  The result was a cracker that was just like a Ritz!  While I used … Continue reading

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Boston Cream Pie

…no explanation necessary. Boston Cream Pie slightly adapted from Cook’s Illustrated Pastry Cream 2 c half-and-half 6 large egg yolks ½ c sugar pinch table salt ¼ c all-purpose flour 4 T cold unsalted butter, cut into four pieces 1 ½ … Continue reading

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Midnight Sin Chocolate Cake

Last week my office underwent a big change when one of my coworkers retired.  She was one of the more senior level people in the office and had always been my go-to human encyclopedia when I needed help on a … Continue reading

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Sand Dollar Cookies

I know, I know, I didn’t do a Valentine’s Day post this year.  I should be ashamed. It has been a busy two months, and with the launch of the Sweet Jumbles store, much of my baking time has been … Continue reading

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Royal Icing’s many uses

Sweet Jumbles has been very busy on the marshmallow front, coming up with creations for everything from the Superbowl to the Oscars to Valentine’s Day.  As a result, time spent baking has been limited.  I kid you not, I have … Continue reading

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Craisin Nests

It’s been a week of relative relaxation for Sweet Jumbles. On the marshmallow front, after a whirlwind month of December fulfilling Christmas and New Year’s Eve orders, January is much quieter.  This lull is proving to be a great opportunity … Continue reading

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Cranberry Layered Cheesecake

Merry Christmas!  I hope you all enjoyed the hoilday and are now gearing up for the new year.  The retail end of Sweet Jumbles had a very busy month, selling many Artisan Marshmallows on Etsy for Christmas and New Year’s.  … Continue reading

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Peanut Brittle

Last time I posted, I announced the Grand Opening of the Sweet Jumbles online Etsy store.  Here, I sell artisan marshmallows in an array of interesting flavors.  I’ve done a fair amount of business in the past 2 weeks, but … Continue reading

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Maple Oat Scones with Cinnamon Glaze

I trust that everyone sufficiently stuffed their faces this year on Thanksgiving and enjoyed the feast.  Now Christmas is practically upon us!  Can you believe it? Recently I made some fresh scones for breakfast.  I’m not sure why I don’t … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is upon us.  It snuck up on me for two reasons.  First, Hurricane Sandy threw everything off.  Because of her, we didn’t even have Halloween.  Halloween is like a prelude to Thanksgiving – a warning that … Continue reading

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