Tag Archives: baking

Fall

I’ve been told it’s fall. The calendar says it’s fall. The news says it’s fall. My social media feed is full of images of fall. But the temperature outside is about 115F with a low over 80F. fifteen degrees hotter … Continue reading

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Running out of Time

I cleaned out a shelf in my pantry the other day and nearly gave myself a heart attack. I found a big can of pumpkin nearing its expiration date. That wouldn’t do. Not even a little. Thankfully, it’s nearly baking … Continue reading

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Taking a risk

In an effort to stretch my branches, I decided to take a risk this last weekend. The risk was two-fold. One, it involved food. And the second is because it involves bacon. You see my oldest had mentioned there was … Continue reading

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Cookie Time

As I am slowly putting away my Halloween decorations, I am stocking up on essentials for the next season. Cookie Season! My oldest daughter is coming over on Friday and together we will get a jump on the cookie baking. … Continue reading

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A Raw Deal

It’s that time of year again. You know what I’m talking about. December is not just about the holidays, but about the cookies. Now, I don’t know what it’s like at your house but since I’m the head baker at … Continue reading

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C is for Christmas Cookie

My cookie minion was liberated last year when she moved out of the house. yes, I cried. Because after school let out for the semester she would do the heavy lifting in the cookie department and I did the dunking … Continue reading

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A Watched Cake Never Bakes

Phoenix is at about 1500 ft elevation. You wouldn’t think that is high enough to effect the length of time it takes for a cake to bake. And yet, it does. Sure, I could blame my oven but I have … Continue reading

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