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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog September 2008 Archive

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

Got Company Coming for Breakfast?

Tuesday September 30, 2008
It's bad enough when everyday breakfast is a bore and it's just for you and your family. But what about when you have company? Here are several homemade breakfast treats ... Read More

Potluck Desserts

Saturday September 27, 2008
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

Raspberry Bar Cookies

Thursday September 25, 2008
Got a jar of raspberry jam sitting around? Actually, any jar of jam will do. If you have the jam, it's most likely you'll have the rest of the ingredients ... Read More

Apple Spice Cake

Wednesday September 24, 2008
On Monday, I had my monthly Secret Pal luncheon. A bowl of three Gala apples helped me decide to make this Apple Spice Cake. It's a very moist cake because ... Read More

Peach Fritters

Monday September 22, 2008
Making Peach Fritters, a sweet fried dough, is a perfect way to use-up the rest of those summer peaches.Apple FrittersPumpkin Doughnuts 2008 Peach Fritter Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com.

Dump Cake

Saturday September 20, 2008
I promised to bake another dessert for a funeral that took place last Thursday morning. I was to leave my dessert at the church on Wednesday night. Wednesday is a ... Read More

Funnel Cake

Friday September 19, 2008
It's that time of year again. In the next week, I'll be going to one festival and one county fair. I always have to have a Funnel Cake while I'm ... Read More

Buttermilk Biscuits

Wednesday September 17, 2008
Oh my goodness, there is just nothing like a freshly made biscuit on a cool morning. I like my Buttermilk Biscuit slathered in real butter topped with some jam. Although, ... Read More

Rustic Cherry Pie

Monday September 15, 2008
I'm on a church committee that hosts a luncheon to the grieving family and friends following a funeral. Instead of a regular Cherry Pie, I wanted to do something different. ... Read More

Crockpot Banana Bread

Saturday September 13, 2008
If you're not able to get an official insert for baking in the crockpot, I've got a couple of suggestions for you. The first is using 1 or 2 pound ... Read More

Chocolate Covered Peanuts

Friday September 12, 2008
Want to make homemade candy, but don't want to stand over a hot stove? Then this recipe for Chocolate-Peanut Clusters is for you. You just throw all the ingredients in ... Read More

Baking in the Crockpot

Thursday September 11, 2008
Another of my favorite kitchen appliances is the crockpot. In fact, I just put a pot roast in there for tonight. You may not realize this, but crockpots are perfect ... Read More

KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment

Monday September 8, 2008
Store-bought can never compare to the fresh and creamy taste and texture of homemade ice cream. Other than the necessary advanced planning, the KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker is the easiest ... Read More

My Favorite Kitchen Appliance - KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Saturday September 6, 2008
I know each one of you must have a favorite kitchen appliance. My favorite kitchen appliance is a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Mixing everything from whipped cream to bread dough ... Read More

Indispensable New Kitchen Toy - The BeaterBlade+

Friday September 5, 2008
I'm in love with the BeaterBlade+. It was just amazing to watch it in action. With each turn of the blade, the bowl was scraped clean. It's the rubber edges ... Read More

Bake Sales

Thursday September 4, 2008
The start of school signals the beginning of fall fundraising. My daughter has only been back in school since the 18th of August and she's already involved with two fundraisers. ... Read More

Basic Fruit Sorbet

Tuesday September 2, 2008
I just love recipes like this one. Not only can you make the refreshing Lemon Sorbet, as shown in the photo, but you can many other flavors, too. This recipe ... Read More

Happy Labor Day!

Monday September 1, 2008
What treat is a natural for your Labor Day pool party? Why Homemade Ice Cream, of course. Here are a few flavors just for you: Spoon-Coating VanillaChocolate Ice CreamChocolate ChipBlueberry ... Read More

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