December 2010

The Best of 2010 and My 2011 Kitchen Resolutions

Friday, December 31, 2010

I thought it might be fun to showcase my top posts from this year, as well as several resolutions I have. By resolutions, what I really mean is that I resolve to try the linked recipes and ideas, because they’re brilliant! And maybe I’ll even put my own spin on them! Bakingdom’s Top Posts of ...

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Perfect New Year’s Eve Party Punch

Thursday, December 30, 2010

I mentioned the other day that I’m not a big drinker, but even when I do drink, I’m all about it tasting good. I can’t get behind a drink that makes me cringe with every sip…I don’t eat food that tastes unpleasant, why would I drink beverages that do? As I said before, one of ...

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Ring in a Sweet New Year with Cosmopolitan Cupcakes

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

I’m sure it’ll come as no surprise to anyone to learn that I like to ring in the New Year with sweets. Really, I’m not a big drinker, so celebrating with sweet treats is how I indulge. This year though, I’m going for a double whammy and combining one of my favorite cocktails, a Cosmopolitan, ...

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Now Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding: Chocolate Christmas Pudding Cupcakes

Friday, December 24, 2010

For today’s post, I really wanted two things: 1. To make something that looked like an adorable mini Christmas pudding (or figgy pudding)…even if it wasn’t actually Christmas pudding. 2. To make something that was fast and easy, and that could be made with everything I already had on hand. I honestly didn’t think I’d be able to. At ...

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Spiced Walnuts

Thursday, December 23, 2010

I’m sure it will surprise no one to learn that I like to make little homemade gifts for the holidays. For the treats and goodies that I give away, I also like to make homemade bags and boxes to put them in. I just think it’s so much more personal, and a lot less expensive, ...

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World Peace Bacon Waffles

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Today, I submit for your consideration: waffles and bacon. Together. Alright, so I love bacon. I really do. I can’t help it…it’s delicious. I haven’t jumped on the Bacon Bandwagon, though. As much as I love bacon, and as much as I love the combination of sweet and salty, I’m not interested in a bacon ...

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Peppermint Candy Cupcakes, Two Ways

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

I know I made some sweet, festive cupcakes for the holidays already, but I really wanted some fun, Christmas-y hi hats too. I’ve wanted peppermint hi hats for months and months, and what better time to have them than Christmas time? Unfortunately, I keep kidding myself about what’s possible in 88 degree weather with roughly ...

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My Absolute Favorite Dessert. Ever. So far… Chocolate Caramel Hazelnut Tart

Monday, December 20, 2010

I recently discovered a dessert that may have replaced brownies in slot number one of my favorite desserts. It has chocolate, lots of gooey caramel, and whole, toasted hazelnuts. It is absolutely one of the best tasting desserts I’ve had in my life, hands down one of the loveliest to look at, and easy peasy ...

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The Macaron Trials

Friday, December 17, 2010

Macarons. They scare me. A lot of people have said that they were intimidated by the idea of making macarons. Lots of bloggers have said it, in fact. And even though lots of bloggers have already said it, I’m going to say it too, because it’s true. I was intimidated by macarons. I decided to ...

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Whimsical Eggnog Christmas Cake

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Once again, I present a recipe that is actually rooted in a food dislike of mine: eggnog. I have never liked eggnog. Unfortunately, the hubster loves it. It’s unfortunate because I have a bad habit of not buying what I don’t like…so he misses out. Our boy loves it too. He says it’s his favorite ...