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Yule Log…
It’s about that time of year and one of the special things we do here is a Yule Log. Obviously not the “traditional” or “real” log… but a replica of it… read below the excerpt from Wikipedia. The day after Thanksgiving we will be having yule logs along with some old favorites at the... »
Fruit Cake
I have been told many a time that Fruit Cake is “blech”… apparently that means they don’t like it. I have been able to “remake” my fruit cake formula taken from mine, my mom’s, a couple books, and the cake bible. This formula isn’t your grandma’s fruit cake. It isn’t as heavy so you... »
Strawberry Shortcake, is it or isn’t it?
We have been asked time and time again to make a strawberry shortcake; and because we need to be sure we ask do they mean a “shortcake” or a “strawberry chiffon cake”? The thing is that as time as gone on people have just come to accept the soft spongy vanilla cake with whipped... »
Brownies
A brownie or chocolate brownie is an American invented dessert or snack food: a semi-flat square or bar, made withchocolate and baked in a sheet pan, something like a dense chocolate cake. Brownies’ density ranges from fudgy to cake-like. They may feature a variety of toppings and ingredients such as frosting, nuts, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. Brownies are common lunchbox fare, typically eaten... »