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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog December 2004 Archive

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

A New Year's Eve Party Natural

Friday December 31, 2004
Whether it's Chocolate Chip Shortbread or Special K Bars, Bar Cookies are perfect for any New Year's Party.

Great Finger Dessert with Bizarre Ingredients

Thursday December 30, 2004
While I was at my sister-in-law's over the holidays, I discovered a new treat. At least, it was a new discovery for me. My sister-in-law called it "Bark." As to ... Read More

Just A Fancy Way of Saying Finger Desserts

Wednesday December 29, 2004
You've got one more blow-out party for the season. Why not serve some of these Petite Soiree Desserts at your New Year's Eve party?

Got Leftover Eggnog?

Monday December 27, 2004
Not only will you get rid of some eggnog, but you'll be making a fantastic dessert. When I served this Eggnog Cheesecake at our holiday open house last year, there ... Read More

Kids Already Bored With Their Toys?

Sunday December 26, 2004
Want a way to keep them busy for a little while anyway? How about letting them bake some bread? A great way for new bakers to start is by using ... Read More

Merry Christmas from My Family to Yours

Saturday December 25, 2004
"May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen." Robert ... Read More

Anyone Ever Heard of This One?

Thursday December 23, 2004
Robinlin writes: "I was just out and about shopping and a lady asked me if i ever have made Hillbilly Caramels. She says her mother makes at least 3 ... Read More

10-Cup Bundt Cake Recipes

Wednesday December 22, 2004
Read all about Anna58's Pina Colada Cake and more in this posting for recipes for 10-cup pans.

Breads to Warm Your Soul

Monday December 20, 2004
My family and I just love to just have biscuits for breakfast. Biscuits and Scones are the perfect breakfast bread for company.

An American Breakfast Favorite

Sunday December 19, 2004
Doesn't matter if you call them Flapjacks, Hotcakes or Griddlecakes, they are all just Pancakes to me. I'm sure your holiday company will just love it when you make some ... Read More

They'll Be No Pud for Christmas This Year

Friday December 17, 2004
My next door neighbor's mother is from England. Unfortunately, she won't be coming until January sometime, which mean they'll be no Christmas Pudding made for Christmas this year. You can ... Read More

Do You Have a Good One?

Thursday December 16, 2004
Oros2 is looking for a good "kids punch." Several people have posted theirs, but have you?

What Are You Baking for the Holidays?

Wednesday December 15, 2004
Many, many people have shared what they are baking this season. Have you?

Recipe Substitution

Monday December 13, 2004
I'm going to a Christmas luncheon today. Yesterday, I thought I had everything to make a Barcardi Rum Cake. Well, I was wrong. I didn't have the most important ingredient ... Read More

Cookie Baker Gifts

Friday December 10, 2004
Look here for some great gifts for the new cookie bakers in your life. Regular cookie bakers will like them, too. Virtual Gift Basket for Cookie Bakers.

Speaking of Cookies...

Wednesday December 8, 2004
I know a good way of ending-up with several different types of cookies this season. Host a Cookie Exchange. They're lots of fun for very little work.

'Tis the Season

Wednesday December 8, 2004
Everyone seems to be doing it. "Doing what?" you ask. Baking Christmas Cookies, of course. Here are a few recipes for you.

I Need to Get in the Holiday Mood

Monday December 6, 2004
I just loved our Thanksgiving cruise. (I promise to tell you all about after the holidays when everyone is only dreaming about desserts.) The only problem with taking a cruise ... Read More

Hanukkah

Saturday December 4, 2004
Celebrate Jewish "national survival and religious freedom" with some of these Holiday Desserts. Want to know about Hanukkah? Check-out Lisa Katz's Judaism site on About.Com.

Did You Get Your Free Recipe?

Thursday December 2, 2004
If you sign-up for my free weekly newsletter, you'll get a free recipe emailed directly to you. This week's newsletter was focused on recipes made with rum. Click here to ... Read More

Relax!

Wednesday December 1, 2004
Don't let this time year get you down. Follow these simple steps in How to Handle Holiday Stress and allow yourself to have some fun!

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