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Mini Quinoa-Carrot Cakes or Muffins

By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved carrot cake; it’s so moist and deliciously sweet, yet contains healthful ingredients like carrots, nuts and fruit. I usually make mine with whole grain flour but this … Continue reading

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Baking Soda vs Baking powder, Part 1

By Cat, Nov 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Baking soda and baking powder are leavening agents for quick-breads, muffins, cakes, and cookies. But what is the difference between them? How do you know which to use and how much … Continue reading

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Sandkager: Scandinavian Shortbread Cookies

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photos: right, by Cat; below-left from Wikimedia Commons) Sand cookies are a great Scandinavian treat; They are a type of shortbread cookie. I’m not sure why they are called ‘Sand‘ – it might be the Danish word … Continue reading

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Biscuit Toppings for Cobblers

By Cat,  July 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Biscuit Topping I; 2. Biscuit Topping II; See also: 1. Cobblers, Shortcakes and Crisps Menu for fillings These recipes are made with the presoak method. Alternately, you can use your own … Continue reading

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Sponge Cake

by Cat, May 2012 (Photo, right, from Tish Boyle’s blog (1); be sure to try her recipe for Lemon Pound Cake with Wild Blueberry Sauce (or with Montana Huckleberry Sauce) (1)) Includes: 1. Genoise: American-Style Sponge Cake See also: 1. Aerating Eggs & Sugar, such as … Continue reading

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