Category Archives: daring bakers

Daring Baker Tasty Goop

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Hmmm…I think the title sums it up!  I missed last month’s Daring Bakers, and I didn’t want to miss out on more.  And yet, I’m trying to keep baking to a minimum because we’re showing our house.  Quite a balance! … Continue reading →

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Panna Cotta and Florentines: a Daring Baker Adventure

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

After missing last month’s DB challenge, I’m back with two! The February 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mallory from A Sofa in the Kitchen. She chose to challenge everyone to make Panna Cotta from a Giada De Laurentiis … Continue reading →

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Doh! (nuts)–A Daring Baker Challenge

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Ah, doughnuts.  I’ve never made them, or ever thought of it.  And yet, that’s what Daring Baker Challenges are about–stretching my horizons. The October 2010 Daring Bakers challenge was hosted by Lori of Butter Me Up. Lori chose to challenge … Continue reading →

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Baking Dreams into Reality–DB Sugar Cookies

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

The September 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mandy of “What the Fruitcake?!” Mandy challenged everyone to make Decorated Sugar Cookies based on recipes from Peggy Porschen and The Joy of Baking. But to me, the best part of … Continue reading →

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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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