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Baking recipes

Cookies N’ Cream Cake

I recently found myself in a “bake a cake for no apparent reason” mood, and decided to try out a recipe that I had been holding on to for a few years now.  This Oreo cake is fairly easy, and … Continue reading

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Almond Peach Tart

Not long ago I spent the day with a friend and her family peach picking at a New Jersey orchard.  While I have been berry and apple picking in the past, this was my first time picking peaches.  It was … Continue reading

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Blueberry Crumb Bars

Welcome, weekend! I have spent the last week melting in the NYC heat.  Temperatures have been in the 90s all week, and actually most days for the past 2 weeks.  I am a beach bum and sun worshiper, but at … Continue reading

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Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake

Berry season is upon us!  I recently purchased a bunch of blackberries and have since been trying different recipes with them (some better than others).  The one which “took the cake” – haha – was the Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake.

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Nutella Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Last weekend I was preparing a very special care package for a good friend in a far-away land.  My friend claims not to need anything, but baked goods are always appreciated and it gives me a way to bake a … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Muffins

Summer is here!  Yippieeee!  I spent the last two days at the beach and am all the happier (and slightly redder) for it. I know I haven’t shared a recipe in some time.  I spent two weeks of May in … Continue reading

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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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