Category: dessert
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David’s Childhood Favorite Birthday Cake
Hi there, Last week was my son, David’s birthday. When David was a child his favorite birthday cake was one of those chocolate chip pizza cakes that you bought at the mall. They don’t sell those cookies at the mall anymore, so I was forced to live up to my New Year’s resolution of improving…
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CHERRY CHEESECAKE – what Santa really wants to find by the tree
Hi there, Remember I told you about all the different food presents Dom has received through the years in thanks for his medical care. I mentioned one of my favorites was a cheesecake. The cheesecake arrived at our house one cold winter night in December. It was probably flu season because Dom hadn’t arrived home…
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MOM’S APPLE CAKE – not my mom, Deb Perlman’s mom
Hi there, I have decided in my old age to take up baking. I figured if Grandma Moses could start painting at 78, it wasn’t too late for me. And, since it is finally apple season, apple cake seemed the perfect experiment. I read over Deb Perlman’s recipe and decided that even with my limited…
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BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE SHOOTER – a perfect ending
Hi there, We were invited to my friends, Vera and Anthony’s, home for dinner recently. These are long time friends who have been with us through tears and laughter for probably 45 years. Vera, is without a doubt, the best baker I have ever met. She makes the most heavenly cookies and one time patiently…
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ANGEL FOOD CAKE – A tale of two Nancy’s
Hi there, Following up on the above quote, I think angels eat Angel food cake after steak and expensive cheese. The beautiful cake and tasty fruit tray were the desserts that were prepared by my two friends named Nancy. They were served after a recent dinner I hosted. It was such a delicious treat to…
