Category Archives: daring bakers

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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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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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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French Yule Log–A Daring Baker Challenge

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This month’s challenge is brought to us by the adventurous Hilda from Saffron and Blueberry and Marion from Il en Faut Peu Pour Etre Heureux.  They have chosen a French Yule Log by Flore from Florilege Gourmand. I love being … Continue reading →

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Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Our fabulous host for this months’ Daring Baker challenge is Rosa of Rosa’s Yummy Yums. Our recipe this month is pizza! I was quite excited. I hadn’t had pizza in a LONG time, maybe 4 years or so, so I … Continue reading →

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Crispy crackers: A daring baker challenge

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This was such fun!  Many thanks to Natalie from Gluten A Go Go, and co-host Shel, of Musings From the Fishbowl for September’s Daring Baker Challenge. I haven’t had much in the way of crackers or bread in the past … Continue reading →

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