Monthly Archives: January 2013

Volunteering for Birthday Cakes 4 Free, The Answer to the Baker’s Question, “What Can I Do to Give Back?”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jennifer Field

When Elicia Hammond turned the big Four Oh, rather than host her own celebratory bash, she opted to throw a party at a local homeless shelter. Because that’s who she is. A short time later, Elecia joined an organization that Continue reading…

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Orange-Baker’s Brew Spice Rolls and a Savory Spice Shop (Raleigh) Giveaway!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Jennifer Field

Cinnamon rolls are a Component Treat.  Fit together a sweet roll dough, a tasty filling and a glaze and come up with something Lovely. There is no real reason to stick with one recipe for cinnamon rolls. I mean, you Continue reading…

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Hard Cider Peanut Brittle with Maple and Bacon

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Jennifer Field

Do you guys know Brooks from Cakewalker? Well, you should. He’s a great writer, great baker, skilled decorator and all-around Nice Guy. And what does Brooks have to do with peanut brittle? Well, a few weeks ago, he posted a Continue reading…

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Sunday Suppers, Monday Edition: Spicy Brisket Nachos

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jennifer Field

Brisket can be a Cranky Cut of meat. And it can be even crankier when it’s grass-fed, because grass-fed meat is leaner than grain-fed meat. It likes to cook down in a moist environment. It likes low temperatures. It refuses Continue reading…

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Espresso Spice Pound Cake

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jennifer Field

Close your eyes. OK, not really, because then you won’t be able to read. So, Pretend close your eyes and listen to this: coffee sugar cocoa cinnamon salt nutmeg cardamom allspice mace ginger Sound good to you? Related posts: Get Continue reading…

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The Best Yeast-Raised Apple Fritters

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Jennifer Field

Late last week, my dear fb friend Modern Mrs. Cleaver (yes, I think she probably does wear pearls when she makes dinner) mentioned that she was craving apple fritters. And for some reason, I  decided that I would make some Continue reading…

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Pepperoni Bread

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jennifer Field

Once I’d announced that I’d be making pepperoni bread to take to our neighbor’s New Year’s Eve party, folks started saying things like, “Oh, that’s from West Virginia!” or “Yeah, that’s the state snack of West Virginia.”  Well, I had Continue reading…

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Paying it Forward in the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jennifer Field

A couple of months ago, a dear friend who runs an excellent blog said self-deprecatingly on facebook that her blog would never make a Top Ten List.  I nodded and smiled because I sometimes feel the same way about my Continue reading…

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