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Chocolate week
This past week I was craving chocolate all week…maybe it’s stress from work? I met Kaya for dinner at University Village on Tuesday, and...
Marguerite Yeo
Mar 6, 20221 min read
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Chocolate and butter
What’s not to like about chocolate and butter? This recipe has been on my list of things to bake for a long time. Somehow I kept pushing...
Marguerite Yeo
Feb 19, 20221 min read
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When life gives you lemons
You make lemon curd! I had lemons and I had egg yolks so it was only natural to make lemon curd. Not only is it easy to make, it’s so...
Marguerite Yeo
Feb 19, 20221 min read
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My contribution
My friend Nick B invited me to his Super Bowl get-together. While he’s allergic to beer, he can consume beer that’s cooked, or in this...
Marguerite Yeo
Feb 12, 20221 min read
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Macaroons or macarons?
There is a difference. Please don’t use these words interchangeably. Macaroons‘ main ingredient is shredded coconut while macarons’ main...
Marguerite Yeo
Feb 5, 20221 min read
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The side project
I call this the side project because I had no plans to make meringue. If you read my baking stories from last year, you know I dislike...
Marguerite Yeo
Jan 29, 20221 min read
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Instant gratification….almost
Soda bread is one where no proofing is needed so you shave at least two hours off the prep. time which takes about 15 minutes. Off in the...
Marguerite Yeo
Jan 23, 20221 min read
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Biscuit and apple butter
I’ve never made apple butter before today and had always thought apple butter had butter in it. Why don’t we call this apple jam instead?...
Marguerite Yeo
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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Brie and crackers
I bought Brie the other day on a whim because it’s always good to have something versatile in the fridge. Today I felt like having Brie....
Marguerite Yeo
Dec 29, 20211 min read
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Medley of nuts and flavors
I visited my neighbor, Barbara, the other day and she gave me a jar of mixed spiced nuts. They were so good, they were gone within two...
Marguerite Yeo
Dec 23, 20211 min read
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Not a breakfast food
Americans view pancakes and crêpes as breakfast food but the French eat crêpes at lunch and dinner. In France, you can get sweet and...
Marguerite Yeo
Nov 26, 20211 min read
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Not your movie theater pretzel
I’ve never had a good pretzel because the only time I eat pretzel is when I’m at a sports arena or movie theater, and really don’t want a...
Marguerite Yeo
Oct 31, 20211 min read
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Seahawks inspired
I wasn’t planning to bake today. I was however watching the Seahawks and I was getting bored. As the commentator said, the Seahawks were...
Marguerite Yeo
Oct 3, 20211 min read
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Afternoon treat
These little things make for a great afternoon treat. They’re also easy to make - unless you have birds that scream for attention. Birdie...
Marguerite Yeo
Oct 2, 20211 min read
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Beautiful arrangement
I got the inspiration for this baked potato and red onion arrangement from a random post I saw somewhere about a month ago. I saved it...
Marguerite Yeo
Aug 29, 20211 min read
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Provencal olive bread
I baked Fougasse about 1.5 years ago. It’s quick and easy, visually appealing, and delicious. This time around, I added fresh rosemary,...
Marguerite Yeo
Aug 28, 20211 min read
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Advice from Ireland
I thought about my good friend in Ireland so I sent him pictures of this plain soda bread I just baked. He said:”That looks great. Looks...
Marguerite Yeo
Aug 21, 20211 min read
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Simple, healthy, and pretty
I love a quick and easy recipe that’s also healthy, pleasing to look at, and most importantly, delicious. This is a keeper. The crispy...
Marguerite Yeo
Jul 18, 20211 min read
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Double chocolate
I was craving chocolate. For some reason I thought about Bakery Nouveau‘s chocolate bread. So I decided to bake it. Recipe:...
Marguerite Yeo
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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Taking care of breakfast
Last night I baked scones so I had something ready for breakfast today as I started my morning with meetings. The scones were warm, soft,...
Marguerite Yeo
Jun 18, 20211 min read
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