Archive for October, 2008

Tuesdays With Dorie - Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted by Mike Spoodles on October 27th, 2008 filed in food

So I don’t know. Once again, I’m left with something that isn’t all that special. Pretty dry and not great. I actually baked them for less time than recommended, and until the very moment a knife came out cleanly. I don’t know what else to do, and I’m ready for a [...]

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Tuesdays With Dorie - Pumpkin Muffins (and a drawing)

Posted by Mike Spoodles on October 20th, 2008 filed in food

I made two batches of this week’s Pumpkin Muffins (one with the sunflower seed topping and one without). I have to say, they may be my least favorite of the Dorie recipes I’ve tried thus far. They taste good. However, there’s nothing outstanding there that urges me to make them again. [...]

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Comic Sans: Churros

Posted by Mike Spoodles on October 15th, 2008 filed in food

Comic Sans is the name of things I draw when I am bored. I hope you are as indifferent to reading them as I am indifferent to drawing them!

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Tuesdays With Dorie - Lenox Almond Biscotti

Posted by Mike Spoodles on October 13th, 2008 filed in food

There’s not a whole lot of story to how these things came together.  It was a fairly painless process, and the end product was just the right mix of crunchy and soft.  I’m proud of how they turned out.  This will be the first dessert that I bring in to share with my new coworkers.
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Tuesdays With Dorie - Caramel Peanut-Topped Brownie Cake

Posted by Mike Spoodles on October 6th, 2008 filed in food

Now this is more like it!  I’m tired of all these successful baked goods!  Give me something that I can mangle!  Give me caramel peanut-topped brownie cake!
It’s a bit strange that in all my months of baking, I’ve never actually had to make a cake.  I’ve made pies and cobblers, cookies and tortes, puddings and [...]

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