Category Archives: baked goods

Hazelnut Apricot Opéra Cake: A Daring Baker Challenge

I’m officially a daring baker! I’m extremely proud of this cake. It’s more than a cake to me, it’s a milestone. I’ve loved to bake since I was a little kid, but only really got into it in college. Due … Continue reading

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Black Sesame Whole Grain Bread

I’ll be honest–I don’t really do breakfasts. Well, I do breakfasts, but just not breakfast FOOD. My body functions better low carb, and so I have no issue with having last nights’ dinner as breakfast. But as the “Go Ahead … Continue reading

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Brazil nut chip cookies (and an Italian dinner, too)

Having friends for dinner is an excuse to get creative. Having friends that eat GF? Now, that’s just a chance to play in the kitchen. So, dinner was: Adeena’s rolls adapted to be gluten, dairy and egg free, with added … Continue reading

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