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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog May 2007 Archive

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

Adventures in Baking

Thursday May 31, 2007
Summer vacation is a great time to start teaching your child(ren) how to bake. Here are a few informative articles to get you started.Adventures in BakingRules to Post in the ... Read More

Summertime Baking Made Easy

Tuesday May 29, 2007
It's "Summertime, and the livin' is easy..." Make sure you're "livin' is easy" with this with this grocery list of Dessert Making Ingredients. Just keep these ingredients on hand and ... Read More

It's Memorial Day!

Monday May 28, 2007
Today's the day we honor those soldiers who died while defending our country. Whether it's a cool pool party or time by a lake, you can better enjoy your outdoor ... Read More

Teacher Gifts

Saturday May 26, 2007
It's that time of year to say "thank you" to your child's (children's) teachers. Want to get away from giving the same old gifts that say "great teacher" on them? ... Read More

Only Three Ingredients

Friday May 25, 2007
Yes that's correct, there are only three ingredients in this recipe. Make it today, so you too can be amazed at how fantastic this Peanut Butter Fudge tastes.Other Recipes That ... Read More

Fruit Plates

Wednesday May 23, 2007
The next time you have to make a plate of cut fruit be sure to follow this simple tip.Recipes That Call For FruitFruited DessertsFruit SaladsFruited French Toast Photo © 2007 Carroll ... Read More

Bar Cookies

Monday May 21, 2007
When I'm in a hurry, and I want to make cookies, I make Bar Cookies. There's no baking batch after batch of cookies in the oven. Plus when you have ... Read More

Cupcake Making Tips

Thursday May 17, 2007
With these simple tips, you can make perfect cupcakes from any cake batter.Cupcake Making TipsCake Mix MagicHomemade Cake RecipesFrosting and Icing RecipesHow to Frost a Cake Photo © 2007 Carroll Pellegrinelli, ... Read More

Lemon Curd Cupcakes

Wednesday May 16, 2007
Just by adding lemon curd, you can make a plain vanilla cupcake special. The next time you think about making cupcakes, try this recipe for Lemon Curd Cupcakes. It's your ... Read More

Cupcake Packaging Tip

Monday May 14, 2007
Don't let the messy frosting stop you. The next time you want to put a little love in your child's or better-half's lunchbox you'll want to follow this very simple ... Read More

Happy Mother's Day!

Sunday May 13, 2007
I have to thank my mother for my love of baking desserts. Besides learning the various dessert making and baking techniques, she taught me that you can make people feel ... Read More

Another Favorite of Mother's - Boiled Peanuts

Saturday May 12, 2007
I have fond memories of traveling by car with Mother and Dad. A roadtrip didn't go by without stopping at a roadside stand to buy warm boiled peanuts. These days ... Read More

Homemade Ice Cream

Friday May 11, 2007
Mother got a big kick out of making her own ice cream. This is the very machine she used and I still use it today. She took special pride in ... Read More

Mother's Favorite Pie - Pecan

Wednesday May 9, 2007
For many years, I just did not like this kind of pie. I thought it was entirely too sweet and that there just weren't enough nuts in it. Luckily, one ... Read More

Looking for the Perfect Mother's Day Gift?

Monday May 7, 2007
Well, I found it. It's the ultimate chick flick for mothers and daughters called Because I Said So. It stars Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore. What other movie can offer ... Read More

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Saturday May 5, 2007
Even before I ever heard of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, I've always craved Mexican food this time of year. I guess it's the warm weather that causes chips, dips, ... Read More

Looking for That Perfect Adult Cookie?

Friday May 4, 2007
Not that kids wouldn't eat these cookies, it's just that they may not be familar with them. The number one cookie I'd choose to go with a hot cup of ... Read More

Baking Times and Pan Size Conversions

Thursday May 3, 2007
This happens to me all of the time. I find a cookie recipe I like, but I'd prefer to make a bar cookie instead. Or the recipe is for a ... Read More

What You've Been Missing in the Forum

Tuesday May 1, 2007
Here are just a few of the recipes posted by fellow decadent cookie bakers like you.School Cafeteria No-Bake CookiesChocolate Crackle CookiesMolasses CookiesSaucepan Fudge CookiesStuffed Oatmeal Cookies1001 Cookie Mix

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