Category Archives: daring bakers

Daring Bakers Petit Fours (aka adventures in baking)

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I must confess, I missed DB day because I had a stomach bug and I just couldn’t stay up and post, but better late than never. The August 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Elissa of 17 and Baking. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pavlovas with Chocolate Mascrapone Mousse

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Beware, because I’m pretty sure you can get calories from just reading the name or looking at the pictures. Oh, the sacrifices we make for art! The June 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Dawn of Doable and Delicious. … Continue reading →

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Daring Bakers: Tiramisu!

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

The February 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Aparna of My Diverse Kitchen and Deeba of Passionate About Baking. They chose Tiramisu as the challenge for the month. Their challenge recipe is based on recipes from The Washington Post, … Continue reading →

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Nanaimos–A Daring Baker challenge

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Nanaimos=Canadian for bliss No one was more delighted than me to see this month’s DB pick! The January 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Lauren of Celiac Teen. Lauren chose Gluten-Free Graham Wafers and Nanaimo Bars as the challenge … Continue reading →

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Chocolate macaroons–a challenged Daring baker

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I must confess I forgot today was DB day. I think it might have something to do with the fact that my chocolate macarons didn’t work quite as planned! The 2009 October Daring Baker’s challenge was brought to us by … Continue reading →

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Puff pastry: a Daring baker challenge

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

The first of the month is now a fun time of anticipation, wondering what new adventure is in store for the Daring Baker challenge. Invariably, it’s something I’d never dream of making on my own, and this was no exception! … Continue reading →

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Dobos Torta Cake–Daring bakers

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I was delighted when I discovered the August Daring Baker challenge! The August 2009 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Angela of A Spoonful of Sugar and Lorraine of Not Quite Nigella. They chose the spectacular Dobos Torte based on … 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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Bakewell tarts–vegan and sugar free

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Another Daring Baker Adventure… The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich … 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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