Category Archives: Baking

Cookies!!!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by myafinari

Yay finally baked in my very own oven!!! And I even had an old pal over who got to help us eat them up!!! I love exclamation points right now!!! In case you want to make these cookies here are … finish reading Cookies!!!

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Easter Treats Wrap Up

Posted on April 25, 2011 by myafinari

Made lots of fun treats this past week to celebrate with. (click on the images to see larger) A spring Easter suds order. Soap and hand knit washcloths. Tie Dyed some eggs. Made ‘cadbury’ cream eggs, I added a hint … finish reading Easter Treats Wrap Up

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Gingerbread Fun!

Posted on December 29, 2010 by myafinari

This year we decided to make a whole gingerbread village including a giant train! Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and wishing all a Happy New Year!

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Belated Father’s Day Recap

Posted on September 27, 2010 by myafinari

So this Father’s Day I was inspired to make these cute little burgers and fries. The best part is they are really brownies,cupcakes, and sugar cookies! See the loverly frosting condiments? I just love the real sesame seeds on top. … finish reading Belated Father’s Day Recap

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Pear Gingerbread Upside-down Cake and Volley

Posted on September 17, 2010 by myafinari

Howdy there! So keep meaning to post as things come up but somehow I end up batching everything together all the time. Anywho, here are some pics of a super yummy cake I made quite awhile back. It is super … finish reading Pear Gingerbread Upside-down Cake and Volley

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by myafinari

Lots of fun going on here… Creating Gingerbread trees and mini houses       Pumpkin Muffins with cranberries and home made honey butter     Chocolate pretzels and ghiardelli lollipops    Making and eating pizza (so fast I forgot to take a … finish reading Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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Sour Cream Apple Pie

Posted on September 14, 2009 by myafinari

Entered these babies in a little apple pie contest this weekend. It was a first time recipe for me but I think it worked out since they placed second. I will definitely make them again someday because I really liked … finish reading Sour Cream Apple Pie

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Cookies Within Cookies

Posted on March 29, 2006 by myafinari

I got a fun cookie book, bigfatcookies by Elinor Klivans, a couple weeks ago and finally gave a recipe a try. I have to say that I bought the book because of the fun layout and I also got its partner cupcake … finish reading Cookies Within Cookies

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