Weekly Mix: Baking with Cake Mixes {Plus a Duncan Hines Trip Giveaway}

Friday, March 22, 2013

I think cake mixes are one of the best baking shortcuts we can have in our arsenal. I don't usually bake them straight from the box, but they are a great starting point for many delicious desserts. I've shared with you before that my mother was all about cake mixes. Other great bakers in my family used them, too. The only brand they would even think of using was Duncan Hines. So, I guess it's not a surprise that I'm no exception. If you're a cake mix fan, too, then you'll enjoy some of my favorite recipes that start with a cake mix.

Weekly Mix: Coconut

Friday, March 15, 2013

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There may well be no more polarizing food than coconut. It seems you either love it or hate it. I am definitely in the former group. When I first met Quinn, I was shocked to learn that he didn't like coconut. I quizzed him mercilessly about his aversion. Is it the taste? The texture? It seems it's all of the above. For those of you who are on my side of The Great Coconut Debate, these are some of my favorite baking recipes that feature coconut.

Weekly Mix: Baking from New York’s Bakery Cookbooks

Friday, March 8, 2013

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I am fortunate to live in what many consider to be the greatest food city in the world. I know some may disagree, but I'm more than happy with what all NYC has to offer. Even before we moved here, I would always look forward to our trips so I could make as many bakery visits as possible. Now having lived here for a while, I still have a growing list of bakeries I'd like to visit. Whether you live in this area or not, you can treat yourself to some New York bakery treats with recipes from the bakeries and their bakers. Bakery cookbooks are some of my favorites, and I have a section of my bookcase dedicated to New York bakery cookbooks. I've baked many recipes from these books, and these are some of my favorites.

Weekly Mix: Toffee {Plus a Giveaway}

Friday, March 1, 2013

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If you asked me if I'm a fan of toffee, I probably wouldn't answer very enthusiastically. I'd probably say I like it but don't love it. But, as they say, actions speak louder than words. As I looked back through the archives, I found that I actually bake with toffee bits often. So, what do I like about toffee bits? They add a bit of crunch and a lot of flavor to sweet treats. They're sweet and a little salty. A perfect addition to cookies and brownies and bars! Continue reading for a chance to win an iPad Stand and Bluetooth Speaker from Williams-Sonoma.

Weekly Mix: One-Layer Cakes

Friday, February 22, 2013

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Those of you even vaguely familiar with this blog know that I'm not much for big pretty cakes. I love them, of course, but my frosting skills are not the best. Nor is my patience level. I'll keep working on it, but in the meantime I'm sharing some of my favorite one-layer cakes. Some are frosted, and some don't need anything but the cake. These beauties are just lovely in their one-layer awesomeness.

Weekly Mix: Vanilla

Friday, February 15, 2013

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I trust you've all made it through Valentine's Day with happy hearts, pretty flowers, and devoured chocolate. Last week when I shared some of my favorite Valentine's Day recipes, I unabashedly confessed that my recommendations mostly involved chocolate. As we all may be ready for a little break from chocolate, it's a good opportunity to talk about vanilla.

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