Articles tagged: icing

food & grocery: Cocoa Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Frosting - a fun baking project with the kids

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Posted: Apr 10, 2013

It's National Cinnamon Roll Day, a cause for celebration! My son Jeremy meets with some of his friends every other week; and I, of course, am always looking for people to feed, in order to ... Read more »

recipe: Tangerine chocolate chip muffins are tender and flavorful

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Posted: Apr 03, 2013

A friend of mine was recently given the generous gift of a case of tangerines. He very kindly shared the wealth, and handed me a bag of beautiful, fragrant fruits. Well, sure, I could've just ... Read more »

recipe: Hot cross buns will make Easter season extra special

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Posted: Mar 26, 2013

I hadn't baked hot cross buns in years — not since Jeremy was maybe in kindergarten, which would make it at least 15 years. I shouldn't have waited so long. I love to make bread, ... Read more »

Pets: With some preparation, holiday entertaining and travel can be less stressful for pets

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Posted: Dec 08, 2011

Taking care of pets properly is often more work than people anticipate when they take on the responsibility. This is never more obvious then around the holidays when the mood is chaotic, travel is high ... Read more »

Pets: As sugar gliders gain popularity, is emphasis on understanding their physical and ethological needs enough?

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Posted: Dec 07, 2011

Sugar gliders are a hot commodity: they’re small, unique and seemingly easy to care for, and that's attractive to a lot of people. The cute factor is clear, but what makes them unusual is their ... Read more »

recipe: Fluffernutter cupcakes combine marshmallow and peanut butter flavors of famous sandwich

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Posted: Oct 05, 2011

This Saturday is National Fluffernutter Day. I've never been a fan of the famous sandwich, I have to admit; so I determined to make a treat that honored the coupling of peanut butter and marshmallow, ... Read more »

recipe: Brown sugar tea cake with white wine glaze is perfect for any time, from breakfast to bedtime snack

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Posted: Oct 04, 2011

I do a lot of baking, particularly in the fall. Cool weather and dreary, rainy days make me want to go into the kitchen, turn on some lively tunes, dance a little bit while I ... Read more »

Eating cookies on the 1st night of Chanukkah

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Posted: Dec 11, 2009

Jeremy and I might write a new song, sung to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas: "On the first night of Chanukkah my bubbe made for me, latkes served with sour cream. On ... Read more »