Baking Delights: Baking breads and treats for your family

July 30th, 2008

Here It is…Daring Bakers Challenge..and WHAT a Challenge!

This one was a challenge!

First, I have to say how much I appreciate being part of the Daring Bakers.  I definitely get out of my comfort zone a lot and bake things I would not normally bake.  The ingredients can sometimes be pricey (this challenge cost me over $20.00) but I can usually plan ahead to pull a few dollars here and there from other places.

Do I stress? Yes!  Read More

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July 29th, 2008

Cool Summer Meals: Black Eyed Pea Salad

I could not believe it. I was working on formatting the cookbook until about 1:30 a.m. and when I went to bed it was still hovering around 90 humid degrees.

We are just about into those dog days of summer when even the bugs seem to take shelter in the afternoon heat! Read More

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July 28th, 2008

Cherry-Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

We had an afterglow at church last night and I am experimenting with some of the cookies I want to do for the cookbook. It was a great reason to spend my entire free afternoon baking cookies, right?

These came out fantastic, moist and chewy with a slight crisp crust. To me, that is the perfect chocolate chip cookie, not crispy not chewy but a combination of the two. Read More

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July 26th, 2008

Blogsurfing Saturday

First I would like to direct your attention to a very cool giveaway on Kettle and Cup.  I am giving away the new Coffee House Mystery book, due to be released September 30th. It is easy to enter so check it out! Read More

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July 25th, 2008

Several Awards

I have gotten several awards lately and I have let them stack up due ot ..you know..time crunch…which is not to be confused with abdominal crunch which I need to do more of…

however..here are the awards I have gotten and the ones I am giving….Ready?

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July 24th, 2008

Why I Have Been a Lame Baking Blogger

Over the past couple of weeks the recipe posts have been a little lame.  I know.  Sigh…and I have gotten several, YES! SEVERAL awards that I have not posted..but I will! I swear! I will!

We have had a lot going on here so I thought that I would update you and then you would understand why I have been a little more …hmm…relaxed than usual. Read More

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July 24th, 2008

Grilled Eggplant & Caramelized Onion Pizza

I love homemade pizza.  Once you get past the pepperoni-cheese box then you find an entire world of options.  One of my favorites is grilled eggplant and caramelized onion pizza.

I love the sweetness of the onion and the eggplant coupled with fresh tomatoes and lots of spices. Read More

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July 22nd, 2008

Random? Me Random?

This is my week for memes. I got caught encouraged to play on Simply Home Remedies on another meme.

This time I was tagged by Bunny and her blog is absolutely mouthwatering..so check it out. Read More

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July 22nd, 2008

Lifestyles Potluck: I am Bringing the Brownies!

I have been so busy this week that I will have to dip into my stash in the freezer.  I hope you don’t mind.  I try to keep things i there for just such an emergency!  Brownies are perfect for any occasion…right? Read More

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July 22nd, 2008

Here It is…What Your Have Been Waiting to Find Out.

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