Tag Archives: baking
Pucker up: Red velvet cheesecake cupcakes
So I know Valentine’s Day was a week ago — but in typical Meg fashion, I came down with a terrible cold the day on Feb. 15. Getting sick this time of year is sort of my M.O., though I’m … Continue reading
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Orange angel food cupcakes
When the going gets tough, the tough get . . . baking. I’m a stress baker. (And stress shopper, but that’s an entirely different post.) Last Sunday I was wandering around with my head in a fog, anxious and upset … Continue reading
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Holiday baking: Candy Cane Blossoms
The search for the perfect holiday cookie recipe begins early in our house. As I’m obsessed with all things dessert (I mean, who isn’t?), whiling away the hours looking at pretty food-related pictures on Pinterest isn’t exactly an inconvenience for … Continue reading
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Pumpkin ginger cupcakes — a zing and a pow
At a family gathering last week, there was no way I could show up empty-handed — and I can’t come to a fall party without something pumpkin, of course. But I wanted something different. Something a little technically challenging, because … Continue reading
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A mint chocolate cupcake recipe that’s too simple to resist
Though I’m not usually much of a “mint” fan, sometimes you just get a craving. On a random Saturday, apropos of nothing, I thought, “I want to make mint chocolate chip cupcakes.” This “recipe” is just total cheating on my … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Bake-Off’ by Beth Kendrick
Sisters Amy and Linnie grew up skirting around each other, watching as the chasm between them split beyond repair when they were teens. As adults, Linnie — once a beautiful genius on the path to greatness — has settled for … Continue reading
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