Recent Bakers Recipes

Croquembouche with a Pistachio Rosewater Pastry Cream

   Procrastination has a new name – MEETA! I do not think I have ever done a Daring Bakers’ challenge this late in the three years I’ve been with the group. But boy was it worth it. If truth be told, I was going to give the challenge a pass this month.  There’s been plenty on my... [Read the ... more
By WhatsForLunchHoney a few months ago

Buttermilk Biscuits

I am in love with carbs. There, I said it. Not that it was much of a secret. Bread, rolls, biscuits – I could easily make a meal out of any of them. I especially love using them as a vehicle to sop up ... more
By BrownEyedBaker a few months ago

Daring Bakers: Rhubarb Pear Sponge Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

     The real challenge proved to be finding the right kind of inspiration for this months Daring Bakers challenge. I am not the biggest fan of the traditional British pudding and even less so in Spring, when there are a plethora of desserts I would much rather make. But, the... [Read the rest of this post on my website]... more
By WhatsForLunchHoney a few months ago

Fabulous Party Cakes - Classes

I'll be teaching Fabulous Party Cakes, a demo class, at Shermay's Cooking School on 8 May 2010 (Saturday), 9 May 2010 (Sunday), 22 May 2010 (Saturday) and 23 May 2010 (Sunday). For all inquiries, please call ... more
By brandoesq a few months ago

Daring Bakers: Kumquat Tian

  If I should ever loose track of time or forget what time of month it is – it’s the Daring Bakers’ challenges that always remind me exactly in which time frame I am in. It comes around like clockwork and considering the fact that I have been a part of the group for four years (next month),... [Read the rest ... more
By WhatsForLunchHoney a few months ago

Ice Cream 2 Ways

Avocado Lemon & Lemon MintIce cream? In March? Remember i'm in the Southern hemisphere now and it is (the end) of summer. Over the past (almost 4) weeks i have realized a few things: i am not going to ... more
By TheSaltyCod 6 months ago

Daring Bakers: Mango & Passionfruit Tiramisu

  As I got back from Dubai one of the first blogging duties I did was check out the latest Daring Bakers’ challenge. Although the group has grown into a size of a small town and I certainly do not know half of them, I am always pleased to surf onto a new find and make a new ... more
By WhatsForLunchHoney 6 months ago

Daring Bakers: Homemade Wholemeal Whole Wheat Graham Crackers and Nanaimo Bars

  This month the Daring Bakers’ challenge was a tribute to Canada in honor of the Winter Olympic Games. Lauren of of Celiac Teen asked us to make the classic Canadian dessert to help chime in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. I’d never actually made Nanaimo Bars at home myself, having had... [Read the rest of this ... more
By WhatsForLunchHoney 6 months ago

Daring Bakers: Scandinavian Gingerbread House - Pepparkakstuga

  It was all about Hansel and Gretel in Soeren’s class this December. They studied the story, the characters and the grand finale was going to the Weimar Theatre to watch the fairy tale as an opera. He’s enjoyed the project very much and therefore, it was inevitable that when I saw what the... [Read the rest of this ... more
By WhatsForLunchHoney 6 months ago

Daring Bakers, November 2009 - Cannoli

The November 2009 Daring Bakers Challenge was chosen and hosted by Lisa Michele of Parsley, Sage, Desserts and Line Drives. She chose the Italian Pastry, Cannolo (Cannoli is plural), using the cookbooks Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and The Sopranos Family Cookbook: As Compiled by Artie Bucco by Allen Rucker; recipes by Michelle Scicolone, as ingredient/direction more
By Palachinka 6 months ago

Daring Bakers: Cannoli with Gianduja Cream and Lemon Goat Cheese Cream

  “Sorry we’re not baking this month...” was the very first line I read as I opened up the Daring Kitchen forum earlier this month to see what the Daring Bakers’ were going to be challenged with. OK I am going to admit I did a sigh of relief! November has been full for me – too full! ... more
By WhatsForLunchHoney 9 months ago

How to Afford Le Creuset Cookware on a Budget: Bargain Shopping at its Finest

There seems to be a never-ending debate raging over whether Le Creuset cookware is worth its hefty price tag. In most food circles you will find that the answer is an unequivocal “Yes!” but given the current economic state, the high price certainly can’t be ignored when ... more
By BrownEyedBaker 9 months ago

Daring Bakers, October 2009 - Macarons

The 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe.Somehow, the theme for DB and kuVarijacije was the same this month. So, as I was already late, plus never ever tried to make macarons before and read all over ... more
By Palachinka 9 months ago

Dark Chocolate Macarons with Bittersweet Ancho Chili Ganache from ChezUs

I've had more than a couple email requests for a macarons recipe, but I just haven't been able to do one yet.In the meantime, it's my pleasure to bring you this fantastic recipe from my friend Denise at ChezUs, ... more
By Foodwishes 9 months ago

Farewell to my Lovely Daring Bakers

It has been a while, I know! I am still here, though. Still working and getting acclimated to my new surroundings/job.Today is “reveal” day for the Daring Bakers’ challenge, brought to us by Ami S., and I am ashamed to say I haven’t even logged on to the site to see what's been going on. ... more
By Melecotte 9 months ago

Daring Bakers: Vol-Au-Vents with Ricotta Spinach Chicken and Maple Figs and Vanilla Mascarpone

  As I went over to the Daring Kitchen, earlier this month, to check out what the challenge would be, I came away doing cartwheels and very excited. See I love puff pastry and homemade puff pastry rocks even more! But the challenge did not end there – no there was more. We were to make... [Read the rest ... more
By WhatsForLunchHoney 9 months ago

Daring Bakers Do Vols Au Vent

I am never comfortable with scheduling blog posts to go up while I am away playing working. Oh yes…this conference is maximum work: all that shaking hands, exchanging business cards, hugging, eating, discovering, laughing, all ... more
By Tartelette 9 months ago

Daring Bakers, September 2009 - Vols-au-Vent

The September 2009 Daring Bakers' Challenge has been chosen by Steph of a whisk and a spoon. Steph chose Vols-au-Vent, which we are pretty sure in French means, "After one bite we could die and go to heaven!"Michel Richard’s Puff Pastry Dough(from Baking with Julia by Dorie Greenspan)354 g all-purpose flour142 g cake flour1 Tbsp salt (cut this by half ... more
By Palachinka 9 months ago

Vols-au-vent: Fruited Vogurt

It’s that time again….and as has been the trend the last year or so…I am fashionably late. What am I talking about? Daring Bakers' Challenge, of course! The brain child of Lisa of La Mia ... more
By Melecotte 9 months ago

My Unveiling of the DB Challenge on Hold …

scadere/ran out of time ....until the weekend. After trying to fit it in all week, I was not able to make my Dobos Torta by the reveal date. It has been a lot more difficult than I thought it would be...baking in my new home. Since the clients are all on specific and healthy nutritional plan, trying to ... more
By Melecotte over 1 year ago

Live Recipe Taps

RT @lizwf: @soldiersangels 4 u non-bakers, our Girl Scout troop always sends cookies to soldiers in Iraq & Afghan.Plus I send 2 my son where ever he is view
RT @lizwf: @soldiersangels 4 u non-bakers, our Girl Scout troop always sends cookies to soldiers in Iraq & Afghan.Plus I send 2 my son where ever he is view
Leisurely Labor Day - OUTFIT Top: Hollister - $6 Jeans: GAP - $40 Shoes: Bakers - $10 Earrings: Kim Rogers... http://tumblr.com/xxzhu3ljs view
@lovelaughshop i keep seeing the ads in House and Home, its on my wish list, great for bakers I think (doughy hands), and a gel pro mat view
@IMS0_EXQUiSiTE oh yea bakers too high. THere aren't alotta good shoppin places here but when search for quality u look better view
@girlhack I would not suggest eating a bakers dozen. They're so rich! view
@tollcrust there used to b a place on Morrison st and in the middle of the night we'd get rolls n cakes from the bakers themselves.loved it view
National Bakers:National #Education, Health, & Allied Workers' #Union members protest outside #Helen #Joseph #Zimbabwe: http://bit.ly/aZSVo6 view
@Naturale88 not A bakers. MY bakers. You only shop with me..."Personal shopper" lol view
Bakers Banter Would a pie by any other name taste as sweet? Yes if it's Apple Slab. http://ow.ly/18Tqn6 view
@chanthana How about cooking yourself ?! view
AppStore Price Drop: "Cooking Dash" just dropped from $2.99 to $0.99 http://bit.ly/9DZouJ view
While watching the game I was cooking http://plixi.com/p/43701122 view
Cooking up the rice pasta and chicken... Seriously its what I have to eat every night? view
thinking about cooking but i feeling mighty lazy view
all the online recipes for cole slaw call for miracle whip, melted butter, or lard. EW. view
Linguini With Clam And Tomato Broth #recipe: http://bit.ly/auPEYo view
Save Money - As Seen On Tv - Official Secret Restaurant Recipes http://dlvr.it/4q6nV view
@JPKirchmeier check www.happyherbivore.com for easy fat-free and low-fat recipes. view
@aartipaarti Loving your shows! Can't wait to try recipes from this week, especially Come 'ere Puddin' Pie! view
@DeepSouthDish:u r tthe 1st to share a recipe. you missed my rant earlier today about comcast and their horrible customer service! view
@ZenChef looks AMAZING! recipe please... ;) view
Linguini With Clam And Tomato Broth #recipe: http://bit.ly/auPEYo view