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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog October 2008 Archive

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

Severed Fingers

Friday October 31, 2008
There's still plenty of time to make this sweet and salty snack. In fact, I found that my Severed Fingers tasted much better the day they were made. Be sure ... Read More

Cupcake Quickies for Halloween

Wednesday October 29, 2008
Not feeling very overly creative this Halloween? Or you don't have that much time to spend on decorating cupcakes? You'll find some very simple ideas in this recipe for Cupcake ... Read More

Hairy Fingers a.k.a. - Kataifi, a Greek Pastry

Tuesday October 28, 2008
My husband grew-up eating these cookies. He has always called them "Hairy Fingers," because that's what they look like. To me, they look like medium-sized shredded wheat covered in honey. ... Read More

Dirt Cemetery

Sunday October 26, 2008
Kids and adults alike just love this dessert make with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, Milanos, cream cheese and pudding. Be sure to make a Dirt Cemetery for your next party. ... Read More

Jack O'Lantern Cake

Friday October 24, 2008
My 10-year-old daughter decorated this cake. It was the first one bought in her school cake walk even though it had very light orange icing. If you want a more ... Read More

Chocolate Spiders

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Here are some creepy crawly critters to serve at your Halloween party. Kid's of all ages will just love these Chocolate Spiders a.k.a. Chocolate Haystacks. What's even better is that ... Read More

Have Your Tried This Yet?

Monday October 20, 2008
I was at a party where they had a bowl of candy corn and salted nuts mixed together. I have a few friends that could eat an entire bag of ... Read More

New Halloween Tradition

Sunday October 19, 2008
Want to begin a new Halloween tradition that will get the excitment started early in your neighborhood? Ever been Ghosted? You'll find complete instructions in this article. Don't forget to ... Read More

Dessert and a Movie - Halloween

Saturday October 18, 2008
Halloween isn't just for kids. Please enjoy these personally selected movies and the perfect sweets to eat while watching them. It's a great combination for your Halloween celebration. 2008 Photo Pricegrabber, ... Read More

More Comfort Food - Peanut Butter Fudge

Friday October 17, 2008
FD wrote: "Sweets are one of "must have" when I am feeling down in the dumps... My favorite comfort foods are Peanut Butter Fudge., caramels, candied apples, sugar coated popcorn, ... Read More

Did You Get Your Newsletter Today?

Thursday October 16, 2008
Two weeks ago the October 9th edition of the Desserts and Baking newsletter featured my favorite comfort desserts and treats. I got such a wonderful response from all of you ... Read More

Upside-Down Cherry Cobbler

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Enjoy this recipe for Upside-Down Cherry Cobbler. It's made with canned pitted cherries and a sweet batter that floats to the top as it bakes.The best way to eat Upside-Down ... Read More

Dark Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

Saturday October 11, 2008
When I think about comfort foods, chocolate is almost always my first consideration. What better than a piece of chocolate cake to give you a big internal hug?This recipe for ... Read More

Peanut Butter Cookies - Another Comfort Food

Friday October 10, 2008
So if you had to guess, would you consider Peanut Butter Cookies to be a Drop Cookie, a Refrigerator/Icebox Cookie or a Molded Cookie? Actually, these cookies are a combination ... Read More

Sweet and Salty Fudge

Wednesday October 8, 2008
You know how you just need something that's sweet and salty? It's even more appealing when the sweet involves chocolate. That's how I felt when I came-up with this ever-so-satisfing ... Read More

Boiled Peanuts - Great Seasonal Snack

Tuesday October 7, 2008
When I started dating my now husband, his friends would say over and over again "we hope you like sports." I wasn't worried, I grew-up watching golf and college football ... Read More

More Cake Videos Like This One for Chocolate Bundt Cake

Saturday October 4, 2008
Get more cake making ideas from these videos from About.com.Chocolate Bundt CakeChocolate CakeCarrot CakeStrawberry Streusel CakeFruit CakeStrawberry ShortcakePumpkin Roll CakeTunnel of Fudge Cake Recipe 2008 Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to ... Read More

Want to Brush-Up on Your Cake Decorating Skills?

Friday October 3, 2008
One way would be to watch these two videos on cake decorating:How to Frost a CakeDecorating Cake BordersHow to Write on Cakes with IcingYou'll find even more cake making instructions ... Read More

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