Monthly Archives: December 2007

A Happy Holiday with the Daring Bakers and a Buche de Noel!

Posted on 2007/12/27 by Gabi

  This month the Daring Bakers’ (headed by Lis at La Mia Cucina and Ivonne at Cream Puffs in Venice) are baking up a whole forest of delightful Yule Logs- also known as Buche de Noel. Most of their delights were posted on … Continue reading →

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Bountiful Biscotti Baking with my Beloved

Posted on 2007/12/12 by Gabi

  Every year Rick and I have a baking day to make homemade gifts for a dozen, or so, of our wonderful neighbors. This year we chose three kinds of Biscotti to make- Cranberry Orange Almond, Chocolate Hazelnut  and also Pistachio Cherry. … Continue reading →

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A new world and Raspberry Chocolate French Macarons

Posted on 2007/12/05 by Gabi

  I finally made the (so popular) French Macaron that has made its way from Pierre Herme to one of my all-time favorite bakers- the lovely Helene at Tartlette. Helene is always an inspiration and if you haven’t been drooling over her … Continue reading →

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The Good, The Bad and the Snuggly

Posted on 2007/12/04 by Gabi

Just a few items to share round here: Starting with The Good… my sweetie proved he’s up to the sweetest of sweets by making this scrumptious Apple Galette. Lovely butter pastry filled with a mixture of  apples, currants and dried … Continue reading →

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