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Jane's Sweets & Baking Journal focuses on homemade baked goods and sweets of all kinds; anything that falls into the category of the "baking and pastry arts." Recipes are included in most posts, as are many links to blogs and websites on related topics; books on baking are also highlighted in sidebars. Includes food photos and "recipe process photos."

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Aug 10

Sparkling Peach Cobbler . . . with Prosecco, Ginger, and Honey

Okay, so you're probably thinking, "Ugh . . . yet another seasonal cobbler recipe. How original."Am I right?That's fine, I'm not offended. I've been around the baking-blog block a few times and I know the score. That said, however, I simply must impr (read full article)

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Aug 06

Where the Wild Cakes Are . . .

"The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind and another his mother called him 'WILD THING!' and Max said 'I'LL EAT YOU UP!' " -- Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things AreA few weeks ago, my good friend Holly asked if I'd be (read full article)

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Jul 29

Chocolate Mousse Dream Cake . . . and One Boy's Birthday

He didn't request a raucous party with two dozen friends. Nor did he claim that the day would be incomplete without a confetti-cannon wielding clown. No, aside from a few special gifts, and a family dinner at a Thai restaurant, my son Nathan had just (read full article)

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Jul 26

Have a Happy Heat Wave . . . with Mango Strawberry Popsicles!

Popsicles sure have come a long way since I was a kid. (And I'm using the term "popsicle" in its generic sense here, just so we're clear.) Back then, the choices were awfully limited. We had orange, grape, and red (what flavor was that red one attemp (read full article)

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Jul 19

Espresso Chocolate-Chip Pound Cake with Ganache Glaze . . .

I've been wallowing lately, but not in anything bad. Not in mud, self pity, or anything unpleasant like that. Just in some really luscious cookbooks. Have you ever seen this one? It's not new, or even newish, but that doesn't diminish its appeal one (read full article)

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