I grew up eating this Norwegian Christmas Bread for breakfast everyday during the holidays.
12/14/97 - Party Desserts
Here's some desserts that will withstand being out all day and still look good.
12/07/97 - Sugar Cookies
Decorating these cookies is fantastic entertainment for the toddler and up ages. Here's not only a great recipe but a shopping list and several flavor variations.
11/30/97 - The Thirteenth Dozen
Anytime is the perfect time of year for a cookie exchange. Here's some tips on hosting one.
11/16/97 - Desserts and the Freezer
To help you get ready for the holidays, I thought I'd start with some tips on freezing desserts.
11/09/97 - Pumpkins
Tis' the season to enjoy this wonderful orange vegetable. Here's some fantastic recipes I've found just for you.
11/02/97 - Pies - Part III, Cream
They are so thick, so rich, and so creamy you just want to dive right in.
10/26/97 - Pies - Part II, Baked
A hot pie is just what you need to warm-up those cold, wet fall evenings.
10/19/97 - Pies - Part I, The Crust
A crust can make or break the impression someone has about your pie.
10/12/97 - I've Gone Bananas!
Want to know what to do with all those old bananas? Here's my favorite recipes.
10/05/97 - Cake Decorating, Part III:
In the last feature of this series, I'll share pictures of my cakes as well as the mistakes I made and my final conclusions.
09/29/97 - Cake Decorating, Part II:
Here's the Buttercream Icing recipe Wilton gave us along with some "tips" about the tips, icing tips, that is.
09/21/97 - Cake Decorating, Part I:
I have always avoided the simple act of frosting a cake. After completing the four week Basic Course in Wilton Cake Decorating, I can not only frost a cake but make it look like a bakery-bought one, too. This week's feature covers the great tips I got my first week of class.
09/14/97 - Take the Carroll Challenge II - Desserts and Movies:
Here's another contest for the dessert recipe literate. You'll find a list of ingredients, not in preparation order and a clue from a movie. The first to guess all five recipes will get their favorite recipe published on this site.
09/05/97 - Low Fat, Low Calorie and Diabetic Desserts:
Everyone is more health conscious these days. I hope my list of Top Ten and links help you make healthier dessert decisions.
09/01/97 - Savor the Flavor or Leftovers Again, Honey?:
I slaved (more like a love-slave) away all summer on my weekly features. This week I thought I'd end the summer with a little review. You decide if it's "leftovers, again" or a nice remembrance.
08/27/97 - Brownies:
You know sometimes when you just have to have something; just have-to-have it. Well, I just had-to-have some brownies. After searching for the best and/or most unusual brownie recipes, I hope you'll just have-to-have them after reading my feature.
08/18/97 - Sorbets:
Icy, cold Sorbets can help keep you cool on these hot summer nights. Besides cooling you down, sorbets are totally fat-free. Come and checkout more recipes and the easy steps it takes to make them.
08/11/97 - Ode to a Watermelon:
What better way to cool off on a hot summer day than with a thick, juicy slice of watermelon. Besides my poem, you can find all kinds of watermelon facts here.
08/04/97 - Quick Breads: Muffins and other Sweet Breads:
Here's the how-tos and helpful hints for these wonderful baked treats.
07/28/97 - Dessert Making and the Microwave:
I'm still Hot and so this week I'm using the microwave to cook my dessert creations. I've gathered a few microwave hints, tips, book recommendations, and recipes just for you in this feature.
07/21/97 - Ice Cream:
It's "Hot, Hot, Hot" here (in Atlanta, GA) and I decided something a little cool was in order. I've found more companies, several great recipes, and some weird and miscellaneous information just for you.
07/14/97 - Basic Cake Making:
Here's a few tips for making great cakes.
07/07/97 - Cooking Shows and the Chefs That Do Them:
If you don't have time to take some cooking classes, try watching some of the chefs on these shows.
06/30/97 - Quick and Easy Desserts:
You may not have made the entire dessert by yourself but no one will feel cheated by the taste or presentation.
06/23/97 - Happy Birthday JELL-O!:
Come share some memories and favorite recipes to celebrate JELL-O's 100th birthday.
06/16/97 - Tips for the Perfect Cheesecake:
Use these tips to create, bake, and store your perfect cheesecake.
06/09/97 - My Favorite Carry-Along Summer Desserts:
I'm sharing my two favorite summer recipes with you.
06/02/97 - The All Purpose Dessert Making Grocery List:
Keep these ingredients on-hand and you can make a dessert anytime.
05/26/97 - All About Cookies:
Look here to learn all about the cookies you, not your computer, eat.
05/19/97 - The Definitive Substitution and Equivalency List:
This is a great reference list.
05/12/97 - Take the Carroll Challenge:
Here's where you can test your recipe knowledge.
03/27/97 - Three Steps to Better Baking:
These steps can make anyone a better baker.