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THE COLLECTION OF BAKED GOODS
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Marguerite Yeo
Jun 11, 20211 min read
Rich, creamy, fruity, and earthy
That’s Brie. I was dreaming of the baked Brie that only one restaurant I know in Seattle (Purple Cafe and Wine Bar) does so well. Jean...
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Marguerite Yeo
Jun 8, 20211 min read
A healthier Pommes Anna
The last time I baked this it was gone in a flash. I decided to bake it again. Instead of butter, I used olive oil, salt, and added...
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Marguerite Yeo
Jun 6, 20211 min read
Sponge and meringue
Who knew that sponge and meringue could be baked together - meringue on top of sponge - at the same time? I was skeptical and thought it...
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Marguerite Yeo
Jun 1, 20211 min read
Toasty
This morning I did what I rarely do on a work day - make breakfast. This however was a quick and simple breakfast of cinnamon toast,...
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Marguerite Yeo
May 30, 20211 min read
Not your grandma’s olive oil cake
My friend Barbara invited me over for tea. We have a lot in common, get along great, and laugh a lot. She has an amazing garden (which...
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Marguerite Yeo
May 29, 20211 min read
Baked side dish
One of the easiest side dishes to make is Pommes Anna. All you need is potatoes, butter, and salt. The oven will do the rest. This was...
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Marguerite Yeo
May 23, 20211 min read
Fancy a puff pancake?
There’s something about puff (whether pastry or pancake) that is so alluring. I think it’s because you can’t control how the puff puffs -...
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Marguerite Yeo
May 13, 20211 min read
Savory and nutty
I think this is by far the most delicious bread I’ve baked and also the easiest. I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner. It’s soft,...
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Marguerite Yeo
May 6, 20211 min read
Twisted dough
I decided to make pretzels for two reasons: I just got my second COVID-19 vaccine shot and kneading dough might help ease the arm pain,...
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Marguerite Yeo
May 1, 20211 min read
Bread’s back!
I took a long break from bread baking. What spurred me to consider baking bread today was the spread. I came across what looked like a...
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Marguerite Yeo
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Crème brûlée with a twist
After making meringue, I had leftover egg yolks begging to be consumed. Crème brûlée is one of the easiest and quickest desserts to make,...
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Marguerite Yeo
Apr 21, 20211 min read
Breakfast and Tea Snacks
In the middle of the work week, I need simple and quick recipes. This fits the bill and also takes care of breakfast and afternoon tea. I...
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Marguerite Yeo
Apr 9, 20211 min read
Quick, healthy, and delicious
Most times, throwing together a quick dinner means something unhealthy or not tasty. This however is different. The dough was quick to...
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Marguerite Yeo
Mar 17, 20211 min read
Happy St. Paddy’s
This is a busy week for me so I needed a good and simple recipe that I can quickly complete, with ingredients I had at home. Flaky Irish...
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Marguerite Yeo
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Make eating vegetables fun
Galette pastry is so easy to make compared to puff pastry. I should do this more often. You still get the ‘puff’ and the crispy pastry,...
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Marguerite Yeo
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Italian bread
Focaccia is so versatile - you can eat it as is, dip it in balsamic vinegar or tomato coulis, dunk it in soup, and more. It can be...
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Marguerite Yeo
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Wine and fruit - What’s not to like?
With wine, fruit, and dessert, you have the best of everything in one. Plus it’s easy to prepare. These pears were poached in red wine...
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Marguerite Yeo
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Crumbly, buttery, and nutty
These Mexican wedding cookies owe its melt-in-the-mouth goodness to the rich, buttery dough and crushed nuts, sans eggs. It’s also fun to...
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Marguerite Yeo
Mar 11, 20211 min read
It must be bite-sized and crunchy
Towards the end of 2020, I woke up craving for Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies - not those already bagged sitting on the grocery store...
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Marguerite Yeo
Mar 11, 20211 min read
Such a cool name
Fougasse. Flavored with sage, thyme, basil, and rosemary for another herby treat. There’s a fun element to making this - you can pretty...
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