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How to Bake Napa Valley Strawberry Balsamic Rhubarb Pie + Video
Apr05

How to Bake Napa Valley Strawberry Balsamic Rhubarb Pie + Video

Napa Valley Strawberry Balsamic Rhubarb Pie is full of freshness, and a sweet & sour flavor you’ll crave over & over again. This is a great dessert recipe full of strawberry and rhubarb flavor, with a touch of balsamic vinegar, if you can believe that! Top that with a gorgeous, flaky, pastry pie crust, and you’re on your way to a favorite dessert… Napa Valley Strawberry Balsamic Rhubarb Pie: In this recipe I...

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January Food Holidays & Events
Dec21

January Food Holidays & Events

Here are January Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here & there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Month Holidays: Bread Machine Baking Month: Rye & Cola Bread for the Bread Machine Browse Bread Machine recipes, Bread shows, Bread recipes, recipes with Bread Boxed Chocolate Bread for the Bread Machine Kimberly’s Yogurt...

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How to Bake Napa Valley Vanilla Fig Balsamic Apple Crumble + Video
Dec11

How to Bake Napa Valley Vanilla Fig Balsamic Apple Crumble + Video

Napa Valley Vanilla Fig Balsamic Apple Crumble is sure to be a new family favorite for dessert. This treat is a homey and filling dessert that is just as appropriate for serving after a dinner party as it is at a potluck meal, with simple and satisfying ingredients. Although you could end a backyard summer BBQ or a holiday buffet with this amazing apple crumble, I do enjoy it most during the colder weather in the fall and winter,...

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How to Bake Blackberry Pie
Jun15

How to Bake Blackberry Pie

Blackberry Pie is a true joy of summertime. When blackberries are in season, there is nothing more delicious than the plump, luscious blackberries in a pie with a little whipped cream, crème fraîche or ice cream on the side. This is really a treat for the eyes and the palate. Though, I prefer fresh blackberries, frozen blackberries are acceptable. How to Bake Blackberry Pie: I used my Mom’s recipe for the pie shell of this...

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How to Make Raspberry Parfaits with Napa Valley Raspberry Vinegar Reduction
May15

How to Make Raspberry Parfaits with Napa Valley Raspberry Vinegar Reduction

Red & white, and full of fresh, sweet flavor, Raspberry Parfaits with Napa Valley Raspberry Vinegar Reduction is just perfect for Victoria Day weekend. Whether it’s Victoria Day, Memorial Day, Canada Day, 4th of July or Labor Day, this parfait can hold its own and satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth – sweet & creamy. Plump, ripe berries adorn your parfait glasses, as ice cream gets layered in between. They are...

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How to Bake Haskap Apple Pie + Video
Nov23

How to Bake Haskap Apple Pie + Video

You’ll love this recipe for How to Bake Haskap Apple Pie! This recipe is probably the best of the best recipes I have done for an apple pie. An absolutely beautiful star-burst or flower pattern presentation you can create on your pie with the crimson-purple haskap berries in the center, this pie is a stunner. The flavor of apple & haskap goes so well together with plump, tender pieces of apple and the dried haskap berries...

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How to Make Haskapa Whipped Cream + Video
Nov22

How to Make Haskapa Whipped Cream + Video

I am pleased to share with you, my sweet and decadent recipe for How to Make Haskapa Whipped Cream from scratch. Why settle for plain whipped cream, when you can jazz it up with Haskapa Jam? It takes something that’s already incredibly delicious and shoots it up on the flavor scale to beyond fabulous! Light, fluffy, sweet clouds of whipped cream with the flavor of the haskap berry is divine! It’s just right on Haskap Apple...

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Holiday Pies: Thanksgiving Twists on the Traditional
Nov12

Holiday Pies: Thanksgiving Twists on the Traditional

Holiday Pies are a staple for Thanksgiving & Christmas, and a sweet Twist on the Traditional is always welcome when it’s delicious! I love the wide variety of pies for the Holidays that are always impressive to look at. So many pies to choose from, so little time…and tummy room left after a huge feast. Save room for dessert! Holiday Pie Ideas: Pies of all varieties are served for Thanksgiving & Christmas –...

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How to Bake Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: Mother’s Day Delights
May09

How to Bake Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: Mother’s Day Delights

This cake is so gooey and delicious – it is irresistible. You will have a treasure of a recipe if you use this recipe for How to Bake Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. How to Bake a Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: This was one of the things I desired for our Mother’s Day festivities this year, as my daughter, Kimberly, asked me to choose what I would like to eat! Type: Dessert Recipe Prep Time: 20 min Bake Time: 30 – 40 min...

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How to Bake Angel Food Cake
Dec22

How to Bake Angel Food Cake

Oh, my Angel Food Cakes are so light & relatively fat-free – it’s like eating a cloud. There’s nothing quite like it. Generally classified as a foam cake, where mixing & folding needs to be done in such a ways as to maintain as much air in the batter as possible. How to Bake Angel Food Cake: All eggs should be at least 3 days old, 60° – 70° F in temperature, and separated immediately prior to use. Tip:...

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What’s to Love About National Leftover Day?
Nov29

What’s to Love About National Leftover Day?

The 4th Friday of November is National Leftover Day! Hallelujah! It’s the day after, the guests are gone, and the leftovers are delectable! Of course, you have refrigerated everything you can. I don’t enjoy reheated meat – it just tastes odd to me. So, the meat goes into the oven to be warmed just above room temperature. There’s lots of stuffing & cranberry sauce leftover. Mashed potatoes – no...

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How to Bake Chiffon Cake: National Cake Day
Nov26

How to Bake Chiffon Cake: National Cake Day

November 26th is National Cake Day, and we are baking a Chiffon Cake! Can you imagine a special day to celebrate cakes? I love cakes & I especially enjoy baking them. How to Bake a Chiffon Cake: I’m quite fond of chiffon cakes, and the recipe I’m sharing with you is quite delicious and can be filled, iced & baked in an angel food cake tube pan. It is also very good with fresh berries & whipped cream, if you...

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How to Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
Oct21

How to Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

What could be better in these cold, Autumn days than the warm spiciness of a Pumpkin Cheesecake? Cheesecakes are actually very rich cheese & egg custards – not cakes at all. How to Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake: All of your ingredients should be at room temperature. The batter must be well mixed, but not over beaten. This cheesecake maintains a creamy texture, as we are using cream cheese rather than ricotta or curd style cheese....

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