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Daring Bakers December Challenge – French Yule Log

Posted in Baking, tagged on December 28, 2008 | 5 Comments »

I’m sorry to say I had to pass on this month’s challenge.  I had every intention of doing it, even with all of the holiday activities.  Unfortunately, the weather had a different plan in mind.  We took a big hit of snow and ice starting almost 2 weeks before Christmas and lasting through Christmas.  Roads [...]

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November 2008 Daring Bakers – Caramel Heaven!

Posted in Baking, tagged , , , on December 1, 2008 | 12 Comments »

As you read this, you will undoubtedly note it was posted several days late.  I actually completed the cake a few weeks ago, but the preparations for and cleanup after the holiday kept me from the computer for the better part of 5 days straight.  So, I hope you’ll grant me a little leeway this [...]

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Pizza!! October Daring Bakers Challenge

Posted in Baking, tagged , , on October 29, 2008 | 24 Comments »

Ahh, pizza.  On my list of the top 5 favorite foods, I would say pizza is either number 1 or 2 on the list.  If you asked me any day of the week what I wanted to eat for dinner and I could have anything I wanted, chances are good it would be pizza.  Hot, [...]

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September Daring Bakers: Lavash Crackers and Dips

Posted in Baking, tagged , on September 27, 2008 | 23 Comments »

As a departure from the past few sweet treats we’ve been baking up, this month’s challenge was to bake crackers, Lavash crackers, to be precise, along with something to dip or spread on the crackers.  
This challenge was a seemingly simple one.  The ingredient list was fairly short and the process would not be too [...]

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August Daring Bakers – Éclairs!!!

Posted in Baking, tagged , , on August 31, 2008 | 20 Comments »

This month’s Daring Bakers challenge was Chocolate Éclairs.  Using a simple mixture of Pate a Choux pastry, pastry cream and a chocolate glaze, the challenge was to create our own version of this fancy treat.  I was really looking forward to this challenge since I’ve wanted to try Pate a Choux for some time.
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Daring Bakers – July 2008: Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream

Posted in Baking, Uncategorized, tagged , , , on July 30, 2008 | 14 Comments »

This month marks my first Daring Bakers Challenge.  I’ve been watching this group for the past year or so and debating with myself as to whether or not I wanted to join.  With a better than full time job, a wife and a 18-month old little girl at home, it’s not easy to spend a [...]

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