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Now THAT was scary!
How about a little snow in October? Just in time for Halloween, a record-breaking snowstorm hit the northeast. It began on Saturday with heavy, wet snow. Since the leaves hadn’t fallen off of the trees, that heavy snow began to break limbs within the first hour! I was in the kitchen baking cookies and could…
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Happy “Blog-iversary”
One year, one hundred and ninety (190) posts and recipes, hundreds of (not-so-great) pictures, and several pounds later, it’s here – our 1st Blogiversary! This blog is more than me uploading recipes, methods, tips and ideas…it is a forum, an audience, a creative outlet. You, the readers of “the baKING way” have kept me blogging. …
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Struggling to “Get Back on the Horse”
After a long, hard summer, the effects of the hurricane, and now the death of the dearest woman I’ve ever known, I’m facing a dry spell. Not sure what to bake, what to blog about, or even if I care to do either. I know I have to “get back on the horse” and begin…
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Question of the Week: What’s the Difference Between Granita and Sorbet?
Granita – a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavorings – no dairy is involved. Further, no ice cream machine or special equipment required. Basic granita begins with a boiled sugar syrup which is added into a fruit juice. The granita is then placed in the freezer in a shallow pan and scraped…
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“Zippy” Watermelon!
Is it incredibly hot where you are? It’s HAZY, HOT and HUMID here in NY. When it’s this hot, what’s more refreshing than a watermelon treat to beat the heat? If you don’t think watermelon could possible be made more refreshing than it naturally is, you’ll want to try this quick and easy “recipe” (not…
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NO OVEN??!!!
What’s the worst thing for a baker to hear: “the oven isn’t working”. Those were the words I heard earlier this week and despite the 90 degree weather, I was devastated. Well, devastated is really an overstatement. After all, here in NY, it’s been in the high 90’s all week and who actually heats the…
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A Fresh, New Perspective on Baking
My youngest daughter, Rachel, helped me in the earliest days of my baking career by following my directions to measure and mix recipes. During those days, she helped out due to her love for me – not a passion for baking. I remember a Mother’s Day where she wrote a card to me that said…
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Creme Caramel
It’s hard to think of writing a blog when you have a “delicious” new grand baby on your mind. But…his mommy loves this dessert, so there was a special reason to make it yesterday. Creme Caramel/Flan is a creamy baked custard that is accentuated by a caramel syrup. It is quick and easy to put…