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Make Someone’s Day — Give…Baked Goods

February 8, 2010 by 193 Comments
brownie gift box kit

I try to keep baking basics in my pantry at all times: vanilla, flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, honey, cinnamon, wheat germ, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, oats, and nuts. That way, when one of my friends is in a funk or has the blues, I can bake something...and then present it in a fun way. Baked treats are also great for those last minute times when you want to celebrate the people in your life - birthdays, hooray-you-got-an-A on the spelling test, congrats on … [Read more...]

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Pat-a-cake. Pat-a-cake.

September 1, 2009 by 252 Comments

My almost-3-year-old loves to bake. As do I. So we do it often. Our three favorite recipes are: Peanut Butter Balls (okay, so these are unbaked...) Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins Easy Granola Bars The above three recipes are easy, fun, and super scrumptious. Plus, I think they're somewhat healthy. Every once in awhile, however, we make something...not so healthy. Case in point, we made brownies on Saturday because "Pa" (my father-in-law), "Ma" (my mother-in-law), and "G-Mo" (my … [Read more...]

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GIFT IDEA: a single cupcake or muffin

July 26, 2009 by 298 Comments

So... your best friend just got a new job your sister is going to be published for the first time your coworker won an award your child's teacher did something extra special You want to do something fun, but you don't have a wad of cash or a lot of time. Instead of sighing hopelessly and doing nothing, bake up a batch of muffins or cupcakes. Then, follow this great step-by-step, no-fail system. 1. Reach for a snazzy cupcake box ($3.19/pk. of 3 from Wilton). 2. Slap a … [Read more...]

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