How to Make a Lightning McQueen Cake, Part II: Sculpting and Frosting

• Post author:Debbie Koenig
• Post published:September 23, 2011
• Post category:Baking/Dessert/Parenting
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When last we met, my chocolate chip cake had just spent 85 minutes baking. I’d lashed together two cooling racks just to fit the darn thing. And just as I…

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How to Make a Lightning McQueen Cake, Part I (Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cake)

• Post author:Debbie Koenig
• Post published:September 19, 2011
• Post category:Baking/Dessert/Parenting
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Photo courtesy of Sue M. Harry’s 5th birthday party was, oh, a month ago. It’s high time I tell you all about the most important part: the cake. This is…

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Pudding Pie

• Post author:Debbie Koenig
• Post published:August 12, 2011
• Post category:Dessert
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For Mikey. And Jennie. And their little girls.

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I Baked a Pie! A Good One, at Last!

• Post author:Debbie Koenig
• Post published:July 5, 2011
• Post category:Baby Food/Baking/Dessert
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You may have heard the rumors. They’re spreading like wildfire all over the internets. Psst! Debbie baked a pie! And it wasn’t a disaster! My friends, it’s true. I baked…

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Magic, 1-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream

• Post author:Debbie Koenig
• Post published:May 31, 2011
• Post category:Baby Food/Dessert/Nutritious Nibbles/Parenting/Picky, Picky/Snack/Weight Watchers
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We’re having a bit of a sweets problem around here. I’m pretty sure I emerged from the womb with an obsession for sugary treats (wonder how I got to weigh…

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