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12/29/98 - New Year's Party Desserts
These "finger" desserts are perfect for your New Year's parties.

12/22/98 - Christmas Goodies
Here are some different suggestions for Christmas desserts.

12/15/98 - Holiday Insanity
Here's some tips to keep sane during the holiday baking season.

12/08/98 - Christmas Cookies
I hope you make some of these a tradition in your home.

12/01/98 - Gifts from the Oven
A present made by you is better than a store bought one. Here's some hints and ideas to help you get started.

11/24/98 - Sweet Rolls
Why not surprise everyone with one of these beauties for breakfast?

11/17/98 - Thanksgiving Pies
How about one of these mincemeat or pumpkin pies for dessert on Thanksgiving?

11/10/98 - Cobblers
These desserts are so easy to make. They make the perfect dessert for this time of year.

11/03/98 - Chocolate Cakes
You can never have enough chocolate cake recipes.

10/25/98 - Ultimate Chocolate Cake
This recipe is so rich and chocolaty it'll make your toes curl.

10/20/98 - Halloween Treats
You won't have to knock on any doors for these treats.

10/13/98 - Apple Desserts
It's Fall and I just love the smell of baking apples in any dessert.

10/06/98 - Biscotti
Here's some wonderful recipes for those very expensive cookies you see everywhere coffee is served.

09/29/98 - Cranberries!
It's harvesting time for these berries. I've got some wonderful recipes just for you.

09/22/98 - Desserts for Rosh Hashannah
Here are some desserts to help celebrate the Jewish New Year.

09/15/98 - Granola Bars
These recipes are what you need for an extra boost of energy.

09/08/98 - Bar Cookies
Just about the time my daughter was just learning to walk, I realized that these would be the only cookies I'd make for a while. No one wants to open and close and oven a lot when there's a toddler around.

09/01/98 - Fat-Free Cookie Mix
I've just discovered this wonderful product. Read all about it.

08/25/98 - Candy
Everyone has a sweet tooth and these recipes are for yours.

08/18/98 - Cupcakes
These are great little desserts for the Back-To-School crowd.

08/11/98 - Blueberries
Here's some "blue" dessert recipes just for you.

08/04/98 - Baking With Cake Mixes
Learn how to convert a from scratch cake recipe to one that uses a mix. There's also some great links for recipes that use cake mixes.

07/28/98 - Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are easily America's favorite cookie. Are they yours? Here's some mouth watering recipes links.

07/21/98 - It's Ice Cream Making Time, Again
It's National Ice Cream Day and time to make some more wonderful flavors.

07/14/98 - Cherries!
They're in the markets right now; why not make some cherry desserts, today? How about a Bavarian Kirschtorte, Sabayone or even just a simple Cherry Cobbler?

07/07/98 - More Low Fat Desserts
You can have your dessert and eat it too! Here's some links to help keep that fat intake down.

06/30/98 - Red, White, and Blue
Here's some great dessert recipes for the your Independence Day celebrations.

06/23/98 - Diabetic Desserts
I get so many requests for these desserts. I've found these links just for you.

06/16/98 - The Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Here's the results of my contest for the best cinnamon roll. See which recipe you like the best.

06/09/98 - Puff Pastry
To "puff" or not to "puff" pastry, that is the question. Here's a typical recipe and some "air-filled" links.

06/02/98 - Peaches
I just love eating peaches, fuzzy skin included. I'm lucky to get plenty of fresh peaches because I live in Georgia. I hope you enjoy the lovely recipes I've found for you.

05/26/98 - Low Fat Angel Food Cakes
This is the first naturally, low fat cake. I've found sound great recipes for you.

05/19/98 - Fudge
Here's some fantastic fudge recipes and a little song to sing while you make them.

05/12/98 - French Toast
It's not just for breakfast anymore. Make your family and/or friends feel special and make some French toast today!

05/05/98 - Mom's Favorite Sweets
This is a tribute to my mom on Mother's Day. I hope you enjoy these wonderful recipes.

04/28/98 - Baking With Kids
Baking with kids can be a lot of fun. Here are some tips and great recipes to make this experience wonderful for everyone.

04/21/98 - Strawberries!
It's that time of year to make Strawberry Shortcake. Here's my favorite recipe and some very berry links.

04/14/98 - Cooking with Honey
Honey is a wonderful addition in many dessert recipes.

04/07/98 - Easter Desserts
Easter Bunny Cakes, Jelly Bean Nests, and Chocolate Coconut Strudel are just some of the recipes I found for you.

03/29/98 - Passover Desserts
The challenge in making desserts during Passover is making them without flour and other leavening agents. Here's some great desserts and helpful tips.

03/22/98 - Greek Desserts
March 25th is Greek Independence Day. Celebrate by making some Amygdalopita, Greek Nut Cake, from my mother-in-law's recipe. There are some great links here, too!

03/15/98 - Irish Desserts
Here's a feature on Irish desserts with great links to all things Irish.

03/08/98 - Norwegian Desserts
I grew-up with Dad, the blue-eyed, blonde Norwegian-American, preparing Lefse with left-over potatoes for breakfast. Here's that wonderful recipe and some links to great Norwegian recipe and cultural sites. Uff-da!!

03/01/98 - Italian Desserts
Being a married to a Pellegrinelli, I've acquired a real appreciation for Italian desserts. Here are a few great recipes and several links to increase your appreciation, also.

02/22/98 - New Orleans
Mardi Gras in New Orleans and time to share some of my memories and favorite desserts from this wonderful city.

02/15/98 - Titanic Desserts
How about some great desserts from a wonderful new cookbook, Last Dinner on the Titanic?

02/08/98 - Sweets for the Sweet
Need some ideas for Valentine's Day desserts? Here are some great ones.

02/01/98 - Pound Cakes - The Versatile Dessert
Not only does this cake come in many different flavors but it can be served so many different ways. Here are some great recipes just for you.

01/25/98 - Friendship Dessert, Part III
Get your recipes using fruit starter sauce here.

01/18/98 - Friendship Dessert, Part II
Here's the recipe for the fruit starter sauce, as well as some tips for using it.

01/11/98 - Friendship Dessert, Part I
A.K.A. Pass Around Desserts. In the first of three features, I'll give you the fruit starter recipe that is the basis for many other recipes for desserts and breads.

01/04/98 - New Year's Resolutions
Here's my list of goals, cooking goals that is, for the New Year.

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