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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog August 2004 Archive

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

Bake Sales

Monday August 30, 2004
As soon as school begins, the fundraising projects begin. One of the most popular ways of raising funds is to have a Bake Sale. Bake Sales can be great moneymakers ... Read More

Love in a Lunch Box

Friday August 27, 2004
It's that time again - Back-to-School. Actually, we're in our third week, and it's going quite well. Put a little love in your child's lunch box with these Back-to-School Treats.

Oh So Creamy

Thursday August 26, 2004
I just love the contrast of flavors that come from using cream of coconut and fresh lime in this recipe for Coconut Cream Pie.

In Honor of the Olympics

Thursday August 26, 2004
Baklava is not the only one. Try some of these Greek Desserts to help celebrate the Olympics.

Looking for Snack Cake Recipes

Tuesday August 24, 2004
Cspittel writes: "I'm looking for snack cake recipes -- made in a single 9x9 (or 8x8) square pan with some sort of simple topping or frosting. Just something simple, ... Read More

Off to College?

Saturday August 21, 2004
I know the college-bound student is armed with mini-refrigerators and microwaves, but why not crockpots? Almost any dish that can be baked in the oven can be baked in the ... Read More

Do You Have Any Suggestions?

Thursday August 19, 2004
Kristen writes: "Hi everyone, I have a quick question. My boyfriend works at a movie theater and every week we see a movie and I make him something (always ... Read More

Comfort Foods

Thursday August 19, 2004
Thanks to LINDANN for posting her favorite comfort food: Aunt Ida's Cobbler. It sounds yummy!

Kids Driving You Nuts?

Tuesday August 17, 2004
Give them something fun to do. Baking always works at my house. Make some Sugar Cookies with your kids. Older kids can make the dough. Middle aged ones can roll ... Read More

Recipe Request

Friday August 13, 2004
Missik999 writes: "Sugar cream pie is a real Indiana favorite, and I haven't had it since I moved away from Indiana several years ago. Anyone have a good ... Read More

Superior to Any Store Brand

Friday August 13, 2004
All you have to do is take some oats, coconut, nuts and seeds. Then add apples and cinnamon to make a fantastic cereal. Make your own Apple-Cinnamon Granola today.

Slightly Unusual Snack

Wednesday August 11, 2004
There are two things that make this recipe for granola different. One is that it is baked in the microwave. The other is that popcorn is one of the ingredients. ... Read More

Healthy But Tasty Snack

Wednesday August 11, 2004
I always have a hard time getting my daughter to eat healthy snacks. I guess just using the word "healthy" automatically causes her to refuse any food with that name ... Read More

In Just Two Days

Saturday August 7, 2004
I just can't believe my daughter is back to school on Monday. Loretta's absolute favorite snack is Banana Bread. To make her snack extra special I bake it in a ... Read More

Comfort Can Be Found In Your Pantry, Too.

Thursday August 5, 2004
There's nothing like a warm cobbler. For me, I just love the cheating version of a cobbler - Dump Cake. I always have the six items necessary for this comfort ... Read More

Do You Get It From Chocolate Cake?

Tuesday August 3, 2004
When I think about comfort foods, chocolate is almost always my first consideration. What better than a piece of chocolate cake to give you a big internal hug? This recipe ... Read More

Comfort Desserts

Monday August 2, 2004
What are your favorite comfort desserts? My comfort desserts usually start with chocolate, but not always. Thinking more about it, I believe ... Read More

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