Category Archives: dessert

Super Easy (and yummy) peach crumble

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

It’s that season, and what a great way to celebrate! We threw together this super easy vegan treat in minutes, and gobbled it right up. I’m sure this would work with any berries or fruit. I love to use mesquite … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday: Cherries!

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I’m delighted by Kim’s choice of cherries as this week’s theme for Menu plan Monday.  We’ve been getting beautiful ones, and some Ranier cherries too, which are beyond delicious.  Although I think cherries are perfect as is, I did make … Continue reading →

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Orange Milan Cookies

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Let’s just start by saying that I grew up a few blocks away from a Pepperidge Farm outlet store. You know, the places where cookies go when they’re put out to pasture…maybe a few days before the expiration date, maybe … Continue reading →

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Yum-e-baby shower

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Sea, of Book of Yum, and her DH expecting a beautiful baby boy. Since it’s quite a trek to CA, a virtual baby shower seems a wee bit more practical. And oh, the dishes everyone is bringing! Kate of GF … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Strawberry Cakes for Sea

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

One of the funny things about hosting a blog event is that you actually have to make sure you get around to posting on time.  So here I am, squeaking in under the wire for my post for Sea’s Yum-e-baby … Continue reading →

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Apple Strudel

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I love the fact that every month, I have to stretch a little bit outside my comfort zone, get a little daring and bake up a storm! The May Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Linda of make life sweeter! … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake(s)–A daring baker escapade

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Ah, it’s that time of month again, when luscious photos of overly indulgent Daring Baker challenges appear.  It’s always such great fun! The April 2009 challenge is hosted by Jenny from Jenny Bakes. She has chosen Abbey’s Infamous Cheesecake as … Continue reading →

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Easy Almond Cookies

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I’m overdue for a recipe post. In some ways, it’s because I’ve gotten pickier. I make a recipe and I like it, but intend to do it again with changes and improve…and repeat…and then I don’t end up posting any! … Continue reading →

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For the love of chocolate! Daring Bakers Feb ’09

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

What better way to spread the love than a chocolate cake that tastes like pure chocolate. The February 2009 challenge is hosted by Wendy of WMPE’s blog and Dharm of Dad ~ Baker & Chef. We have chosen a Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Tuiles: A Daring Baker Challenge

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

It’s Daring Baker time again, and this month’s challenge is brought to us by Karen of Bake My Day and Zorra of 1x umruehren bitte aka Kochtopf. They have chosen Tuiles from The Chocolate Book by Angélique Schmeink and Nougatine … Continue reading →

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