March 2009

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Hello From Florence!

by Anna on March 19, 2009 · 26 comments

I apologize for not answering comments as fast as usual, but we are on vacation. For the past 3 nights we were in Rome and today we arrived by train in Florence where I now have free wireless at the lovely Hotel Silla on the south bank of the Arno. I will probably …

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Published on March 19, 2009
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Graham Cracker Surprise Pie

by Anna on March 17, 2009 · 13 comments

Old Recipe

I was organizing some old church cookbooks and this recipe fell out of one. It would be impossible for me to make this today, but I’ve typed up the recipe in case you want to try it first. Considering the source, it’s “bake at your own risk” but if I were anywhere near an oven, [...]

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Published on March 17, 2009
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Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Treats

by Anna on March 16, 2009 · 6 comments

A good collection of scratch Irish Cookies & Bars from “Little Shamrocks”. Some of these are really cute! Little Shamrocks Irish Cookies 5 Star Irish Cream Brownies from Cooking Light.  Irish Cream Brownies These bars from Land o’ Lakes use plain gelatin. Interesting. Irish Cream Bars Scratch recipe from Betty Crocker. Betty Crocker Irish Cream Bar [...]

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Published on March 16, 2009
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Golden Cinnamon-Pumpkin Bars

by Anna on March 14, 2009 · 33 comments

whole wheat pumpkin bars

Today’s cookie is a really dense pumpkin bar. It’s probably more suited for Fall, but I like pumpkin year round and was in the mood for this type of thing yesterday. What’s great about these bars is that they are dense and moist rather than cakey. They’re like brownies, but pumpkin flavor. …

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Published on March 14, 2009
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French Silk Pie Notes

by Anna on March 13, 2009 · 13 comments

I’m trying to avoid doing other things, so here’s a list of French Silk Pies I want to try. I’m still editing this list but had to stop and go pick Fuzz up from school. Pillsbury’s Bake-Off French Silk Pie 3 oz unsweetened chocolate, 4 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 8 oz butter This is probably [...]

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Published on March 13, 2009
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French Silk Pie

Until yesterday, I’d never made a French Silk pie. I’m not sure exactly why that is, because I love chocolate pies and Dreyer’s French Silk is one of my favorite flavors of ice cream. But thanks to Cooks’ Country and their re-make of an old Pillsbury Bake Off recipe, I made my first …

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Published on March 13, 2009
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Test Your Cookie Baking IQ

by Anna on March 13, 2009 · 1 comment

This is from Land o’ Lakes. It’s not an on-line quiz, but rather something you print out and share. Might be fun for teachers. Test Your Cookie IQ

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Published on March 13, 2009
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Nutella Chocolate Fudge Brownies

by Anna on March 13, 2009 · 6 comments

I have something else on the agenda for today, but these brownies are a new addition to my “to-try” list. I like that the Nutella is spread over the top of the batter rather than blended into the batter. Nutella Chocolate Fudge Brownies

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Published on March 13, 2009