Saw this comic on Piled Higher and Deeper today (click to view larger image; reprinted with permission): “Piled Higher and Deeper” by Jorge Cham www.phdcomics.com
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Cakey Brownie Recipe Showdown
All right, kids. It’s time for the Cakey Brownie Recipe Showdown! Game on! The first recipe I chose is one I found on Cookie Madness, which is an adapted version of Frosted Cakey Brownies from King Arther Cookie Companion. However, just like the Fudgy Brownie Recipe Showdown, I did not include any extras in these …
Fudgy Brownie Recipe Showdown
The hunt for the ultimate homemade brownie recipe is on! For a long time now, I’ve been meaning to find a really good recipe to replace the many box mixes I use. Don’t get me wrong, the box mixes are great! I always keep at least 2 in the pantry because you just never know …
A Relaxing Weekend
Sunday night in the Judge household: Adam: “Did you have a nice weekend?”Mel: “Sure, you?”Adam: “Yea, it was relaxing. Don’t you think?”Mel: “Um…[giving Adam a confused look] if by “relaxing” you mean slaving in the kitchen over cakes all weekend…then, yes! It was definitely relaxing!” Yea, it’s true. But if I can’t completely relax and …
Totally Sweet Greeting Cards
Ok, I’m a total sucker for cute things – especially when they feature cupcakes or other baked goods. I admit it! I have a problem! But…I’m not quite ready to seek help… I have somewhere around 5 aprons (and I manage to dirty them all in 1 week), but I STILL bought an apron I …
Neiman Marcus’ Custom Cupcake Car
Neiman Marcus recently release their 2009 Christmas Book, which includes their list of 10 fantasy gifts for 2009. So what items on the list caught my eye? Well, the His & Hers ICON A5 Sports Aircraft and Pilot Training for Two for a mere $250,000.00! Oh wait, if you read the small print, “this item …
Buttercream Withdrawal
I haven’t blogged about a decorated cake since the September 5th Mahi Mahi! Can you believe it!? Are you going through buttercream withdrawal??? Yikes! Per the doctor’s orders (I’m a future doctor you know…well, Ph.D., but whatever!), we need a buttercream fix now! Here are some of the cakes I’ve done over the past month …
Breast Cancer Awareness – P&G Giveaway
Have you noticed our new look? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re participating in “Pink for October: Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer One Website at a Time.” The organizers ask bloggers, tweeters, and website owners to turn their site pink for the month so we thought, why not!? To promote Breast Cancer Awareness …
A Mini-Treats Mini-Series: Part 5 – Pumpkin Dog Cookies
We can’t leave out “man’s best friend” from this Mini-Treats Mini-Series, can we?! I stumbled across this amazing website, aptly named Best Dog Treat Recipes, and I just had to try the recipe for Pumpkin Cookies. Here’s what you need:1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 1/2 cups unbleached flour2 tablespoons dry milk1/2 cup oatmeal1 teaspoon …
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A Mini-Treats Mini Series: Part 4 – Petit Fours
Anyone interested in some individually decorated, bite-sized cakes??? Oh, me, me, MEEEE! [frantically waving my hand in the air like an excited schoolgirl] Petit fours come in many different shapes and sizes. Some people use the term “petit four” when referring to chocolates, small desserts, or cubes of cake dipped in icing, but the traditional …