Last weekend, my husband and I headed off on a day trip to Red Wing, Minnesota to find a bite to eat, window shop and take in the scenery.  We stopped into a bakery (well, because I can’t resist small town bakeries) and I was impressed and delighted by a whole display of Halloween breads.     I would love to learn how to do this, especially with Thanksgiving right around the corner.  Check out this funny ...

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As you’ve probably heard, the Academy Awards are right around the corner—Sunday, to be exact. I won’t be watching—it’s AC’s birthday so we’ll be out celebrating—but I wanted to share a great recipe that would be perfect for an Oscar party. Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s really hearty. So hearty, in fact, that my sister and I made it a couple of Saturdays ago for dinner. I also made it once for AC and Luke’s annual Talent Show and it disappeared in no time. I usually double the butter and garlic, (Can you really ever have too much of either? I think not.), but it’s scrumptious as written. Kee...

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Rose Levy Beranbaum was at General Mills today to talk about Heavenly Cakes, her new book coming out next fall. If you're a baker, you're familiar with her name. For those who don't know, she’s also written ...

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So, do you have a plan for Thanksgiving yet? I’m going to be spending the day with my neighbors Amy and Shawn. This is the agenda: Morning: Kick off the day with Shawn's infamous Breakfast Pizza and mimosas. Amy and Shawn are strict about the dress code for this event. Pajamas are required (since they are across the street—I don’t even have to swap my slippers for shoes).Afternoon: NapEarly Evening: The Meal. Sh...

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