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My thesis deadline in late October put me on a massive baking hiatus. Well. Massive for me, anyway. I really missed getting to bake, much more than I thought I would. It's become such a routine part of my life now that not doing it leaves this massive void. So when my thesis deadline was the day before the Daring Baker's deadline, I was super ( Read more... )

It's appropriate that Halloween is right around the next spooky corner, because Frankenstein (the doctor, not the monster) would definitely approve of this treat.

It's a--wait for it--


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Croquembouche is a word that conjures fear in the hearts of many. I've never understood why. Choux pastry is the easiest pastry to make, and toffee is not exactly the most challenging thing to make. Spun sugar can take some getting used to, but it's definitely achievable.

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I recently received Luisa Weiss's memoir, My Berlin Kitchen to review. You might know her as The Wednesday Chef. I just thought I'd let you know that particularly if you love food, memoirs, places, or love stories, it's a fantastic read. She's a wonderful writer ( Read more... )

Here's another treat I baked for Father's Day! This one went to my boyfriend's dad.


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This month's Daring Bakers Challenge filled me with excitement the second it was posted: we got to bake choux swans!

I saw a picture of them years ago and have always been wanting to try them. This challenge gave me a chance to finally try them.


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I've been eating this pie since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. It's creamy, peachy, delicious with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and it's my grandmother's peach pie ( Read more... )

(I tried to post this on the 17th, but it appears it never went through. Wha' happened? D:)

Hello again, b3! Time for my third (and final) claimed day for August. This recipe has been hanging out in my mom's massive 'to try' list since 1997, when it debuted in Canada's annual Dairy calendar (you can now find it on their website). I figured after 15 ( Read more... )