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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog November 2007 Archive

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

Freezing Cookie Dough

Thursday November 29, 2007
Most cookie doughs will last quite nicely for up to 3 months in the freezer. It all depends on how they are packaged prior to putting them in the freezer. ... Read More

Snickerdoodles

Tuesday November 27, 2007
I bet you didn't know that besides making you feel like a kid again, eating Snickerdoodles could actually be good for you. It's the cinnamon on top of the cookie ... Read More

Almond Cookies

Monday November 26, 2007
You know how it is when you just need a little something to help you relax. A little something to go with that perfectly brewed cup of tea. When I ... Read More

If Friday is Known as Black Friday, Then is the Weekend Dark, too?

Friday November 23, 2007
Black Friday a.k.a. the Friday after ThanksgivingWhat idiot, sorry person, came up with that name? It's just about the last straw for me as far as shopping outside of ... Read More

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday November 22, 2007
Just in case you haven't had enough to eat already, this movie What's Cooking? will help get you stuffed. Easily, it is one of my favorite foodie movies. It's ... Read More

Try This Recipe for Sweet Potato Pie with Streusel Topping

Wednesday November 21, 2007
You get the best of both worlds with this pie. One world is for sweet potato pie lovers and the other is for nut pie lovers. If you're already a ... Read More

Cranberry-Apple Pie

Tuesday November 20, 2007
Looking for another pie recipe to complete your Thanksgiving day meal plan? This could be it. You just can beat the lovely sweet-tart flavors you get from this pie. Here's ... Read More

Pecan Pie

Monday November 19, 2007
When I was growing-up Mom liked Mincemeat Pie and Dad liked Pumpkin Pie. They compromised by making Pecan Pie. I might make this same recipe only with salted mixed nuts ... Read More

Pumpkin Pie

Sunday November 18, 2007
What dessert or desserts are you having for Thanksgiving? I know for sure my daughter will insist on having a Pumpkin Pie topped with whipped cream. One pie I know I ... Read More

Cake Mania 2

Saturday November 17, 2007
"That game is awesome, Mommy." That's what my 12-year-old daughter said after confessing to playing this game. When you need to get kids, young and old, out from under while ... Read More

And the Winner is...

Friday November 16, 2007
The winner of the 2007 "Bundts® Across America" Contest is this tasty Christmas cake made with two types of chocolate and peppermint, and then baked in Nordic Ware's Holiday Tree ... Read More

Today is National Bundt® Day

Thursday November 15, 2007
It's been exactly one year since the Nordic Ware's First Annual National Bundt® Day, which kicked-off their year-long "Bundts Across America" Recipe Contest. Not only will the Smithsonian Institute’s National ... Read More

Email Question About Self-Rising Flour

Tuesday November 13, 2007
Jerry L. writes: "Ms. Pellegrinelli: I bought self-rising flour for the first time, I want to know how do bake with it? I mean do use any levening? like ... Read More

Did You Get Yours?

Friday November 9, 2007
If you're one of my regular weekly newsletter subscribers, you got this recipe for Sweet and Salty Fudge sent directly to you. If you don't want to want miss another ... Read More

Biggest Baking Season of the Year

Tuesday November 6, 2007
Yes, it's almost that time again. In just a few short weeks it'll be Thanksgiving. From then on, my oven will be on several hours each day. This is my ... Read More

It's Time to Sign-Up for 30 Days of Holiday Goodies

Saturday November 3, 2007
Today is the perfect day to sign-up to receive 30 days of some of my family and friends' absolute favorite holiday recipes for cakes, cookies, candy and more. Within 24 ... Read More

Got Leftover Halloween Candy?

Thursday November 1, 2007
Hopefully, you're not as bad as I am, but I usually end-up throwing the leftover candy away. The really bad part is that it's not until Easter that I do ... Read More

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