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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog April 2004 Archive

By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com Guide to Desserts / Baking since 1997

Get Well Pie

Friday April 30, 2004
My father-in-law just had surgery. If I lived closer, I would bake a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie for him. It's his favorite. Nothing can cheer you up like pie.

Luncheon Dessert

Thursday April 29, 2004
You should have heard all of the oohs and ahs I got from my secret pal group on Monday. There were even a few ladies, who rarely partake in sweets, ... Read More

Just for You!

Wednesday April 28, 2004
If you're like me, when I'm ready to bake, I'm ready to bake. I don't want to wait for my cream cheese to soften on the counter. I've tried using ... Read More

Your Help is Needed

Monday April 26, 2004
Topaz 46 writes: "I am starting to make pumpkin rolls (a jelly roll cake). I rolled it on the t-towel with powdered sugar while warm, and did it when it ... Read More

Want Your Dessert and Eat it, too?

Friday April 23, 2004
All you have to do is follow these ten -10- simple tips to a more health conscious diet.

Low Fat and Low Carb Dessert

Thursday April 22, 2004
I'm always looking for low fat and low carb desserts. It seems to me that they don't always go hand-in-hand. If it's low fat, too much sugar is usually added. ... Read More

Lemon Kok

Wednesday April 21, 2004
"When I was in Tarpon Springs, Florida, we stopped to enjoy some of my favorite Greek pastries at a bakery called: Hellas Bakery. One of the really enjoyable desserts I ... Read More

Email Query

Tuesday April 20, 2004
"Dear Carroll, I really enjoy your site and particularly reading recipes from other parts of the world. I would like to try your version of Banana Bread but I ... Read More

With All of Those Strawberries Out There...

Friday April 16, 2004
Make an Easy Chocolate Fondue in your crockpot. Strawberries dipped in chocolate are the best!

Perfect with a Cup of Tea

Friday April 16, 2004
These are just what's needed for that afternoon pick-me-up. Enjoy some Almond Cookies with a nice cup of tea today.

This Week's Featured Recipe

Thursday April 15, 2004
Before our local one closed, we used to go to Shoney's for the breakfast buffet. The very best item on their buffet was the Fried Apples. I could never get ... Read More

For the First Time

Tuesday April 13, 2004
Last week I was in Tarpon Springs, Florida, home to a thriving Greek community. I just love it there. There are so many interesting shops and great restaurants. It made ... Read More

Here's Another Cake Perfect for Easter

Friday April 9, 2004
If you like coconut cakes, you're going to love my mother's recipe for Pina Colada Cake. It's just like the drink only better.

Not Only is it Perfect for Easter, but for Birthdays, too.

Thursday April 8, 2004
Today is my husband's birthday. His absolute favorite birthday cake is a Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing. Here is a from-scratch recipe just for you. If you already ... Read More

It's More Than a Day, It's a Season

Wednesday April 7, 2004
Easter, like Christmas has become a very commercial holiday. It's like there are two holidays, one for the Bunny and one for Jesus. Check-out this article for my Easter reflections. ... Read More

Passover Begins Today

Tuesday April 6, 2004
In this article, you'll learn a little about Passover and get some great dessert recipes, too.

Frozen Passover Dessert

Saturday April 3, 2004
Marcia says: ""Kids love this! It's a change over the same old Passover desserts." Start a new holiday tradition with this recipe for a Frozen Passover Dessert.

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