Monthly Archives: January 2009

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. This wasn’t the last recipe I had intended on trying. I had a cinnamon banana cream pie recipe earmarked, but then I realized if I didn’t use up … Continue reading

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Lemon Mascarpone Layer Cake

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. One of my good friends in Michigan, Linda, is having a long-distance love affair. Any time she gets within a 100-mile radius of Providence, RI, she has to … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Walnut Bread

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. My father hates nuts, especially walnuts and pecans. If I’m baking something that has nuts in it, I usually try to leave a corner nut-free, just for him. … Continue reading

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Raisin, Rosemary and Cinnamon Focaccia

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. Cinnamon, raisins and rosemary? The combination was intriguing enough that I had to try it. And guess what? It totally works. This may be my new favorite bread. Warm … Continue reading

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Herbed Fougasse 2.0

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. Even though I had problems the first time around making this recipe, I enjoyed the flavor enough that I wanted to give it another go. I’m happy to … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Thumbprints with Peanut Caramel

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. This is the recipe that started it all. Back in December, I came across this recipe featured on David Lebovitz’s blog and had to try it immediately. My … Continue reading

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Apricot, Almond and Chocolate Spiraled Coffee Cake

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. This coffee cake looked gorgeous, all tan and shiny with apricot glaze. Then I cut it in half and the insides oozed out, but not in a good … Continue reading

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Devil’s Food Cake and Retro Ringers

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. I was excited to make these recipes. I’m always on the lookout for a good, basic chocolate cake recipe and the idea of turning it into homemade Ding … Continue reading

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Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. I have a hard time not changing recipes. I tend to add almonds to just about everything sweet I make, and a handful of frozen peas usually finds … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cream Scones 2.0

Currently baking from The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet. In my follow up attempt at the chocolate cream scones, I tweaked a couple of things. Some on purpose, some not (I blame the 4 hours of sleep … Continue reading

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