Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog September 2006 Archive

Where I live when fall is in the air, it's time for all of the local fairs. Just about every weekend from the beginning of September almost up until Thanksgiving, ... Read More

When were visiting the west coast of Florida, we went to a local carnival. This was the first time I had ever seen half-pound Cookies. They were sold for about ... Read More

Another fun, and fairly new, carnival treat is a Deep Fried Twinkie. I've also had requests for Deep Fried Candy Bars. (Anyone got a Good Recipe for one?) I haven't ... Read More

Fall says fairs to me. One of the biggest treats you can get at just about any fair or carnival is a big red Candied Apple. I just love the ... Read More

Yes, you guessed it. This recipe for Easy Smeezy Apple Muffins is made with a cake mix. Plus they are made with only 4 ingredients and are lower in fat.Photo ... Read More

Next time you're at the local food club, like Sam's, Costco or BJ's, feel free to save a lot of money by buying that bulk package of cake mixes. The ... Read More

With today's very busy lifestyles, not everyone has time to make a cake from scratch. I find myself using more cake mixes, and why not? It's what you do with ... Read More

Here's another recipe that begins with a cake mix. There are only 3 other ingredients in this recipe for Lemon Cake Mix Cookies. Thanks to cme and Donna C. for ... Read More

What's so different about this recipe? Well, it begins with a cake mix! Add eggs, milk, poppy seeds and a lemon or two and you've got this recipe for Lemon-Poppy ... Read More

It's almost fall, which means it's almost apple time. This recipe is so simple all you need is an apple and the ingredients you normally have on hand to make ... Read More

There is nothing like greeting your family in the morning with the aroma of freshly baked muffins. It is always such a treat. I know you'll appreciate these informative tips ... Read More

There are a lot of muffin recipes out there, but this one for Cinnamon-Pecan is my favorite. It makes my toes curl just thinking about these fresh from the oven, ... Read More

I just love this time of year. It's like the New Year's of my and my husband's social life. While my daughter is in school, I belong to a ... Read More

I just love this chocolate sheet cake. It is so moist. I think part of that is due to the fact that the boiled icing is spread on the cake ... Read More

There are lots of desserts that you can bring to a potluck meal. One of my favorites to bring is a Baked Pie. Photo © 2006 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, ... Read More

Doesn't matter is your school colors are green and white, orange and blue or whatever. You can make this Glazed Popcorn in just about any color necessary. You're only limited ... Read More

Everyone just loves this recipe for Banana Bread. Baked in small or regular-sized loaves, it'll be perfect for your next bake sale.Photo © 2006 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc.

My daughter has been back to school for about a month and we've already had to solicit for four fundraisers (two for school, one for chorus and one for Girl ... Read More