Articles tagged: cake

Recipe: Indulge your inner baking fan with this Tres Leches Cake

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Posted: May 16, 2013

Did you see the picture of the cake resignation letter? A British immigration officer resigned from his job by baking his office mates a cake and writing his farewell note in icing. He, like millions ... Read more »

recipe: Cherry coconut chocolate chip brownie cake - a dessert fit for a celebration

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Posted: May 15, 2013

It's National Chocolate Chip Day! Sure, you could enjoy some chocolate chip cookies — you can never, ever go wrong with them. Chocolate chip pancakes would make a lovely "breakfast for dinner," everyone's favorite. But ... Read more »

Businesses, government lose out on millions owed by jailed landlord David Kircher

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Posted: May 13, 2013

A small group of local businesses and government agencies stand to lose out on millions of dollars as the process of paying out jailed landlord David Kircher's assets unfolds. Read more »

food & grocery: Sweet Beginnings fundraiser for Perry Nursery School includes cake and cupcake contest

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Posted: Apr 02, 2013

Raffles! Food! Music! Contests! Fun! Where can you find all of this? At "Sweet Beginnings," the fabulous annual fundraiser for Perry Nursery School, which serves at-risk children. Perry "prepares... children for future academic and social ... Read more »

Eastern Michigan athletics department receives NCAA certification

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Posted: Mar 01, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s athletic department has been certified as in compliance in with the principles of the NCAA, the school announced Thursday. Read more »

Bridge column, February 13: Cut the defenders from each other

Posted: Feb 13, 2013

Edwin Schlossberg, the founder of ESI Design and the constructor of the first hands-on learning environment in the United States at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, said, "True interactivity is not about clicking on icons or ... Read more »

recipe: Buttermilk pudding cake saves the day

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Posted: Feb 05, 2013

Through a series of unintended events (i.e., regularly scheduled Calder deliveries) I've somehow amassed a hoard of buttermilk — one gallon to be exact, in quart bottles. The situation is getting desperate, we're up to ... Read more »

cinema chat: 'Les Mis,' 'This is 40,' and more at the movies this week

Posted: Dec 20, 2012

Opening at the multiplex From writer/director/producer Judd Apatow (“The 40-Year-Old Virgin”), “This Is 40” serves as a loose sequel to “Knocked Up,” developing the story of Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) as we ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Cafe Habana and Lena - share appetizers for an inexpensive outing for two

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Posted: Nov 16, 2012

It was Girls' Night Out recently, and my BFF Wendy and I headed to a new restaurant — Lena — which is today's Frugal Floozie Friday feature. A sophisticated place, some have been surprised to ... Read more »

recipe: Candy corn cake - colorful cake with rich buttercream frosting perfect for Halloween

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Posted: Oct 30, 2012

Today is National Candy Corn Day, a celebration of the cute little candies that only make their annual appearance at Hallowe'en. They're bright, they're festive, and it's easy to eat too many of them. I ... Read more »

recipe: Chocolate cake with Nutella buttercream frosting is perfect choice to celebrate National Dessert Day

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Posted: Oct 09, 2012

Today is National Dessert Day. Well, what more does a girl with not just a sweet tooth, but numerous sweet teeth, need in her life? Today is a celebration! Of course, that meant I had ... Read more »

recipe: Raspberry coffee cake with lemon glaze provides aromatherapy for frazzled cooks

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Posted: Sep 19, 2012

When I'm under stress, I like to cook and bake. Long hours at work, six-day weeks, mishigas ([mish-ih-GAHS] = craziness) in my personal life... these all conspired against me. I haven't had much time available, ... Read more »

recipe: Favorite Rosh Hashanah dishes celebrate bounty

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Posted: Sep 10, 2012

Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — begins at sundown on Sunday evening. While the secular new year is all about champagne, the dropping of the ball at Times Square, a kiss at midnight, ... Read more »

recipe: National Raspberry Cake Day inspires simple but flavorful baked treat

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Posted: Jul 31, 2012

It's National Raspberry Cake Day!  I know, I know — there's a food "holiday" for every tidbit out there, from frogs' legs to brownies. But it's fun to celebrate them. But what, exactly, is a ... Read more »

recipe: Cherry Almond Cake - pitting your own fruit is a satisfying experience

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Posted: Jul 05, 2012

I am apparently famous for my love of tart cherries. My friend Jean, of Delightful Repast, even wrote to me recently and said, "I had last night's dessert for breakfast....  Actually, I thought of YOU ... Read more »