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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog August 2006 Archive

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

Cheese Straws

Wednesday August 30, 2006
Here is one of my family's favorite homemade snacks. Not only do they make a good afternoon snack but they're a crowd pleaser at our parties too. Next time there's ... Read More

It's That Time Again - Back to School

Tuesday August 29, 2006
The big question is do you or don't you do the happy dance on the first day of school? For me, it depends on how contrary my daughter has been. ... Read More

Baking Tube Instructions

Saturday August 26, 2006
Nancy P. wrote in this email: "I recently was given 3 metal baking tubes. Each is a different shape but I did not get any instructions with them. I ... Read More

Back to School Cookie Baking Problems

Friday August 25, 2006
In the forum Gothgate writes: "For the 2nd week in the row, I'm sending the girls off with icky cookies to share-a-treat day at school. Oh, they'll taste great, but ... Read More

Lemon Chess Pie

Thursday August 24, 2006
My favorite thing about the forum is the sharing of recipes. Needlepoint142 shared her family recipe for Lemon Chess Pie in Forum Message 2056.9. It sounded so good I had ... Read More

Bread Making Questions

Tuesday August 22, 2006
Needlepoint 142 has two questions posted in the forum concerning baking bread. First of all, she wants to know what method you use to mix your dough. Her other posting ... Read More

Boiled Peanuts

Saturday August 19, 2006
Having a bunch of guys over to your dorm room or apartment to watch the big game? First thing in the morning, throw some peanuts, water and salt into your ... Read More

Chocolate Fondue

Friday August 18, 2006
Besides using them for big meals, crockpots are great for keeping food warm. It works for melting food, too. There's always a need in a dorm for melted cheese dip ... Read More

Question: When is a Bowl of Fruit No Longer Just a Bowl of Fruit?

Thursday August 17, 2006
Answer: When it's served in an exquisite fused-glass serving bowl. If you're looking for some outstanding serving pieces for yourself or for others, The Melting Glass Company might have just ... Read More

One-Egg Butter Crockpot Cake

Tuesday August 15, 2006
Crockpots, a.k.a. slowcookers, are used all of the time to make stews and roasts. Not many people think about making dessert in them. Here is are recipe for One-Egg Butter ... Read More

Peach Recipes

Saturday August 12, 2006
Living in Peachtree City, Georgia you can guess what one of my favorite fruits is: Peaches! I love everything about them, from their fuzzy outsides to the juice that drips ... Read More

Peach Ice Cream

Thursday August 10, 2006
For me, it's still a little hot to be thinking or even making hot desserts in the oven. I think I'll use my peaches in the next ice cream I ... Read More

Peaches Overripe?

Wednesday August 9, 2006
With fresh peaches being so prevalent this time it's easy to have a few past the point of eating plain. It only took seven small to medium peaches to fill ... Read More

Cake Mix Cookies

Tuesday August 8, 2006
What a neat idea to come up with a cookie made from a cake mix. What I like about these cookies is that the flavor choices are only limited by ... Read More

Cookie Hints and Storage Tips

Saturday August 5, 2006
Why are my cookies too hard? Why did my crisp cookies go soft? Why do my cookies spread out when they cook? Answers to these questions and more are in ... Read More

Golden Treasure Cookies

Friday August 4, 2006
What makes these chocolate chip cookies so special is that they are made with chunks of semisweet chocolate not chips. I also like this recipe for Golden Treasure Cookies because ... Read More

No Bake Cookies

Wednesday August 2, 2006
You still have to use your stove, but neither of these cookies are baked in the oven. I just know you'll enjoy both the No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies and the ... Read More

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