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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog November 2004 Archive

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

Most Requested Recipe

Tuesday November 30, 2004
Have any ideas what might be my most requested recipe? I'll give you a hint. It started as a trendy restaurant dessert, but in a different form. If you guessed ... Read More

Gifts from the Oven

Saturday November 27, 2004
So you'd rather make or should I say "bake" your holiday gifts this year. This article features how to choose and present your homemade goodies.

Jar Mixes

Friday November 26, 2004
Here's an idea for a homemade gift. People just love getting these pretty jars. All you do is fill a self-decorated or an already decorated jar with all of the ... Read More

Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday November 25, 2004
Need a last minute Thanksgiving Dessert? Try this recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake.

Just A Couple More Days

Tuesday November 23, 2004
You still have time to plan your Thanksgiving desserts. Look on this page for some great ideas!

Let's Go Shopping Online

Sunday November 21, 2004
I just love the holiday shopping season. There used to be a lot of pressure associated with it. To me, shopping online has changed all of that. I still go ... Read More

What Every Baker Needs

Friday November 19, 2004
If your looking for what to buy the new baker in your life, look no further. This is a list of the equipment necessary for baking.

Gift Idea for New Bakers

Thursday November 18, 2004
Everyone has to begin sometime. If you have someone in your life just starting to bake cookies, then this is the perfect gift:A Virtual Cookie-Baker Gift Basket. It's a list ... Read More

What Are You Baking for the Holidays?

Wednesday November 17, 2004
I'd love to hear what everyone is baking for the holidays. Truthfully, this is not going to be my normal holiday season. I don't get to cook for either Thanksgiving or ... Read More

It's Here!

Monday November 15, 2004
You can now sign-up for my second series of newsletters. The four issues, distibuted one a week, will be focused on a different holiday baking topic. The topics for Holiday ... Read More

Are the Impending Holidays Already Starting to Cause Stress?

Friday November 12, 2004
I think I've got something to help you. I've designed two holiday newsletter courses, which feature some of my favorite holiday recipes along with baking tips and cookbook suggestions. There's ... Read More

One for Now and One for Later

Thursday November 11, 2004
Each year before Thanksgiving I make this recipe for Cranberry-Orange Relish. Half of it is served with Thanksgiving dinner and the other is frozen for Christmas. It's truely amazing how ... Read More

Every Year it was the Same Argument

Wednesday November 10, 2004
Mother liked Mincemeat and I Pumpkin. Good old Dad could go either way. Since he was the pie maker, and in many cases the peacemaker, in our family he was ... Read More

It's Hard to Believe

Tuesday November 9, 2004
Yes, it's not a rumor. In just over two weeks it will be Thanksgiving. Have your made your meal plans yet? What desserts are you serving? You can get some ... Read More

Looking for No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Saturday November 6, 2004
All it takes is a simple request in the forum and you'd be amazed at the quick response you'll get. Check out this forum posting. You'll get lots of recipes.

Perfect Cupcakes Made From Any Batter

Wednesday November 3, 2004
Look here for simple Hints and Tips for Making Cupcakes.

Yes, You Can Make a Perfect One

Monday November 1, 2004
I believe with these tips anyone can bake the Perfect Cheesecake. Here are just a few of the recipes you can try. Sicilian Cheesecake - made with ricotta cheese. Low-Fat Baked Cheesecake ... Read More

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