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National Dessert

Strawberry and Cream Cake

  • strawberry and cream cake
  • May 26, 2012
Starwberries are in abundance these days, found not only at supermarkets and farmer's markets, but at local strawberry festivals nationwide...
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A sweet summer surprise: Sunflower date sour cream pound cake

There is something magical about pound cake. Perhaps it is because it is a comfort food to many people. Maybe it has to do with the rich texture....
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Chocolate Ale Cake

  • Chocolate Ale Cake
  • May 12, 2012
This cake combines the best of two worlds, chocolate and beer! The beer keeps the cake moist with rich, deep flavors.The bittersweet whipped...
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The Epitome of Sweet Elegance: Frozen Lime Creme with Chambord

You've had ice cream. Very tasty. You might have tasted frozen custard, a rich and creamy taste treat that is almost addictive. When it comes...
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Bacon Sundae: It's happening

Have we gone too far in our bacon-obsessed culture? Do you find yourself counting the hours since your last infusion of pig strips? Shaking in...
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Rich, Creamy and Purely Vanilla: French Vanilla Frozen Custard

To be honest with you, I never had any idea what frozen custard was until I lived in Milwaukee. I was born and raised in San Francisco and knew all...
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Celebrating Southern Sweetness with Brandy Peach Upside-Down Cake

When it comes to the classic dishes of the culinary arts, many people are afraid to make them at home. One of the reasons for this is the fact the...
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A sweet taste of Cambodia: Cambodian sesame cookies

When it comes to the cuisines of Asia, you very seldon see desserts. You can go through the myriad of Asian oriented cookbooks on the market (most...
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Celebrate Spring with Lemon Polenta Cake

When I first tasted this version of Polenta Cake a glimmer of a grin came over my face. It reminded me of a similar type of cake my grandmother...
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It's the Weekend! Time to Get Scandalous!

Chocolate: A wonderous gift from nature loaded with nutrients, a natural aphrodisiac, a mood enhancer and a smile creator.Scandalous: A new gourmet...
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