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Macaroons

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, August & October 2007. updated April 2017 for toppings (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Macaroons are a type of cookie basically made from meringue (beaten egg/egg white and sugar) and shaved coconut flakes. They do not flatten out like … Continue reading →

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Plum sorbet

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Puddings & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Basics True sorbet is made without milk or cream.  Instead, water, coffee, tea or fruit juice is used as the liquid. (If it … Continue reading →

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Berry Semifreddo

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Cat

(Photo, right, from Dom’s kefir in-site (4)) See also: 1. Puddings & Frozen Desserts Menu; Made with heavy cream and whipped eggs, this chilled relative of ice cream is a very rich  frozen dessert.  Semifreddo means ‘half chilled’ in Italian, and is made … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream: Fruit or Berry in Custard Base

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Cooking.com (1)) See also: 1. Puddings & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Ice Cream Basics; 3. Crème Anglaise (Stove-Top Custard Sauce) Includes: 1. Berry Ice Cream; 4. Peach Ice Cream; 5. Lemon Ice Cream Today’s commercial ice cream is nothing … Continue reading →

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Flour & Rolled Oats Streusel Topping

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Fruit Crisp Tips & Ideas A streusel topping is basically flour, sugar and butter, with added spices or other flavors, and may also include chopped … Continue reading →

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Cranberry-Orange Bread with Nuts

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Breads & Rolls Menu; 2. CranberryKeeping Cake Cranberry bread adds a festive flair to any holiday table, but I like to make it any time of the year that I can get … Continue reading →

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Whole Grain Corn Bread-II

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Quick Breads, Muffins; 2. Corn Bread or Muffins: Sprouted Grain or Pre-Soak Method; 3. Lime water Includes: 1. Standard Method; 2. Pre-soak Method The most important consideration when making cornbread, is the source of the cornmeal. Since most … Continue reading →

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Corn Bread or Muffins-I

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The most important consideration when making cornbread, is the source of the cornmeal. Since most commercial feed corn – the kind of corn used to make cornmeal and corn starch – is GMO, … Continue reading →

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Rosemary & Thyme Cookies

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (photo, right from Wikipedia, but the link has been lost) Does the name this cookie bring Simon & Garfunkel, or the movie “The Graduate” to mind? “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme…” Well, whodathunk that rosemary and thyme would … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cookies, Frosted

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2007 (photo, right from Wikipedia, but the link has been lost) See also: 1. Cookies Menu; 2. Frostings & Fillings Menu; 3. Unrefined Powdered Sugar: Make Your Own; 4. Lake Cafe Cookies: Applesauce or Carrot, Frosted Includes: 1. Pumpkin cookie batter; 2. Original frosting; … Continue reading →

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