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  Kayla S
  Wish you were with us, Emily! I made brownies and brought them to the office :)
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  • Emily 1 comment
  • Yay, the day is here ... I've been so looking forward to this class!!!!! I can't wait to learn from all of you wonderful hosts and co-hosts!!!!!! *See* you soon!!!
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  perfect - can't wait to have you join us!
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  realworldmother
  www.snackablez.com
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  • realworldmother 2 comments
  • My passion and mission in life - bringing healthy and yummy treats to kids of all ages! I won't be able to join today - but moms can find out more at www.snackablez.com. Another great site to learn more about healthy snacks and eating is www.westonaprice.org. Have fun!
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  Love2Create
  great!!!! thank you :) So excited...it's my first time!
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  Kristan Roland
  Welcome, Peggy!! So excited to have you here!!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Mommiecooks
  We're scheduled to go for about 45 minutes today, but you are welcome to stick around and talk sweets after the time is up as well.
  about 1 year ago
  
  Love2Create
  Do you know how long they last?
  about 1 year ago
  
  Peggy
  Thanks will do
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  Kayla S
  Yep! It starts at 1 p.m. EST so just log on then and get ready for the deliciousness! So excited!
  about 1 year ago
  • Peggy 6 comments
  • I just joined and excited to particiapte- do I attend the class from here??
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  • Hi guys! I'm excited to be co-hosting. I will get my picture up soon!
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  Cheryl, you are always so prepared ;)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  TidyMom
  I'm eating chicken during class lol
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Kristan Roland
  I think I should've had lunch BEFORE this class...
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  RecipesToRunOn
  If I host next time will you all bring your desserts to my house? :)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Mommiecooks
  Hey guys! Welcome to the class! Did someone say brownies? Count me in!
  about 1 year ago
  
  Marilyn Wall
  me too
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  bakeat350
  Me, too! I have a feeling I'm going to leave class very HUNGRY! :)
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  RecipesToRunOn
  Just wish we could all be in the same room and enjoying samples! :-)
  about 1 year ago
  
  Kayla S
  So am I! I've got my brownies ready! I'm sure this is going to make my mouth water :)
  about 1 year ago
  • RecipesToRunOn 9 comments
  • Hello Everyone! Looking forward to the start of this fun class....
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  I'm glad to be here, sweet friend!
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  Hey Monet! So glad you could be here!
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  • Monet 2 comments
  • I am so excited to get this class started....
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  Hello Kristan!!
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  Kristan Roland
  :)
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  Welcome Kristan!
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  • Kristan Roland 3 comments
  • Hi GUYS!!!! :)
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  Marilyn Wall
  new but ready to learn new things
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  TidyMom
  lol Kristan
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  Kristan Roland
  Me too. Especially the share part. Especially if you're the share-er and I'm the eat-er :)
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  RecipesToRunOn
  Hi Cheryl!
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  • TidyMom 4 comments
  • Hey everyone!! So excited for today!!! I love any chance to talk and share treats!!
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  That was my first thought this morning, Kristan!
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  Add a Pinch
  :) I had a yummy smoothie! Right up the sweet treat alley!
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  RecipesToRunOn
  I'm thinking this would make keeping my WW points in check a little tough today! :)
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  Kristan Roland
  I really should have eaten lunch beforehand....
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  • Kaitlin 4 comments
  • Hey guys! I can't wait for this class to begin so we can start talking about SUGAR!
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  Melissa Daams
  Hi. It's about 7pm here - just putting my kids to bed.. i don't really have any questions. i just wanna be here and involved in a reading it all and taking it in kind of way. :)
  about 1 year ago
  
  Prerna Singh
  Well, I have a box full of honey kissed roasted peanuts next to me, so u can see how much I sacrifice sweets :-)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Exactly!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  bakeat350
  That makes it a real sacrifice! :)
  about 1 year ago
  • Kristen Doyle 4 comments
  • Is it a bad thing that this class is on the first day of Lent? So many people giving up sweets!
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  Hi!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Hi Kristan! Nice to meet you!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Hi Dionne!! :)
  about 1 year ago
  • Dionne Baldwin 3 comments
  • Hey everyone! I'm very excited to be here! I can't wait!
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  • Hello, everyone. Looking forward to getting started. Ask away!
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  {wave}
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Hey y'all! :)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Welcome :)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Kristan Roland
  Robyn!! *hug*
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  Hey Robyn!
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  • Add a Pinch 5 comments
  • Hey everyone!!! I'm excited about talking about some sweet treats today!
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  Chocolate is on my mind...and also on my hips...
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  Add a Pinch
  I'm all about the chocolate! :)
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  Ooo...chocolate!
  about 1 year ago
  • babychef 3 comments
  • Chocolate on my mind.
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  HEY! I'm excited you're here!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Hi Prerna!!
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  Prerna Singh
  Can't wait to see what u girls talk abt today!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Add a Pinch
  Hey there, Prerna!!! So excited you are here!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  So glad to have you here!!
  about 1 year ago
  • Prerna Singh 5 comments
  • I'm here I'm here! I finally made it! can't wait to talk ALL about sugar today :-)
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  Hi Colleen!! :)
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  RecipesToRunOn
  I have a sick kiddo home from school.... I believe in the use of electronics now and again! :-)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  It's perfect - you are learning all about desserts to share with THEM :)
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  Dionne Baldwin
  LOL I think it's great! It's for their own good... :)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Kaitlin
  Totally not wrong ;)
  about 1 year ago
  • colleen 5 comments
  • Hi guys! I put a video on for the kids so I can be on here...is that wrong? I am technically 2 feet away from them but... :O)
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  teresa
  Why can't I ever just be WITH~IT...and understand what's going on in the SOCIAL network? xo
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  teresa
  I think I'm an AIR~HEAD....I don't know how to follow all of this! xo ;o)
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  Kaitlin
  Ooh!! I'm excited for cookie tips, too! I have a feeling I'll be learning a lot today :)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Kristen Doyle
  Yay!! Can't wait to see some of your cookie decorating tips!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Kristan Roland
  What UP, Bridget!! :)
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  TidyMom
  Bridget's in the house!! woohoo
  about 1 year ago
  • bakeat350 6 comments
  • Hi guys!!! :)
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  Williams-Sonoma has some really cute and affordable ones. We still use their beach-themed set from a few years back, complete with crab and sandcastle cookie cutters.
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Add a Pinch
  What a great idea, Nicole! I bet his gadgets are too cute!
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  Nicole
  also so many cute kid safe and designed gadgets out there. . I get jealous and use his sometimes.
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  Nicole
  He is in 1st grade and it teaches them so much to measuring and reading recipes.
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  Kristan Roland
  That's so cute, Nicole!!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  I'd love to find some great kids cooking sets - so fun to have them involved in the kitchen, isn't it?
  about 1 year ago
  • Nicole 6 comments
  • Ready. . my son loves to cook. . For easter last year he wanted and got his own cooking set. . So excited to learn what I can make with him.
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  Prerna Singh
  Well, my princess Tiana is resting right now :-)
  about 1 year ago
  
  Stephanie
  Same here... we're watching UP right now. Or as my son says...the balloon show!
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  Prerna Singh
  Its all good! I was going to do the same but thank god mine is sleeping :-)
  about 1 year ago
  • colleen 3 comments
  • Hey everyone, Is it wrong that I put a video on fro the kids so I can be on here for this?? I mean I am technically 2 ft away ....:O)
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  Prerna Singh
  Guys, which one thread do I need to follow to stay in the talk? Sorry this is my first time!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Add a Pinch
  Can't wait!!!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Kristan Roland
  How fun!! I'm so excited
  about 1 year ago
  
  Prerna Singh
  This is my first talk, so u can imagine how excited I am to meet everyone!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Monet
  So excited...what a great site we have here!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  TidyMom
  can't wait
  about 1 year ago
  
  Love2Create
  so excited!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Kristen Doyle
  Yay!!
  about 1 year ago
  • Erin O 8 comments
  • Hey everyone!
    
    We'll be starting in a few minutes. This is going to be so fun and YUMMY.
    
    A few reminders! This is all text based - like a real-time blog. There is no audio or video feed, just us typing to each other.
    
    If you have a post or comment you want to come back to later, you can "star" it using the button in the upper-right-hand corner of the post. You can also find Julie, Kristen or the co-hosts by clicking on Host Posts or Co-Host Posts at the left.
    
    The class will go until about 1:45 pm ET or so. At 1:45, we will give away one ConAgra Foods gift bag each to three random winners.
    
    We will have a summary up tomorrow which will provide an overview of all the delectable treats and techniques we talk about this afternoon!
    
    Dive in, have fun, share your tips, ideas, recipes and questions. This is a delicious topic and we are so excited to get started!
    
    Thank you all. This is a FANTASTIC group! And thank you to ConAgra Foods for partnering with us on Cooking Connections and making this possible!
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  Prerna Singh
  Becca n Deniece u guys have company! Its my first too
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  Becca Long
  this is also my first time
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  Anti-Supermom
  Hi Denience! It's fun, you'll love it!
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  Hey Deniece! It's at text based conversation that should automatically refresh as we go.
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  Erin O
  Hi Deniece! It's all text-based, like commenting on a blog in real time.
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  • never done one of these before....do we just click the box at the top of the page? will it become something else in a couple minutes?
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  Stephanie
  @bakeat350... excellent Idea! I never tried sifting! THANKS!
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  Stephanie
  @babychef - I sooo hope that he starts to eat better! He's sooooo picky!
  @JMcGlinn - wow, cleaning up too? I can only hope! ;)
  @quiteating out - I hope soo... I remember having my little apron and cooking with my Nana when I was little. I hope he has something similar to remember as years go by!
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  My son used to love to SIFT! I'd set him on the floor on a tablecloth with a bowl of flour and a sifter. He LOVED it!
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  babychef
  That's true. And he will have a love of food and will most likely eat better as a result.
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  J McGlinn
  I have a 2 year old, as well. She loves to watch and help a little and even clean up!
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  babychef
  I have a 2 yr. old too that I'm also starting in the kitchen. It's great. It helps me get some cooking done and he really loves being engaged.
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  I wish I had started cooking with my kiddos even earlier than I did. Now it's one of my favorite things to do with my kids. You're creating great memories for your son!!!
  about 1 year ago
  • Stephanie 7 comments
  • I'm just starting to get my 2 year old involved. So far he will mix for me, and I let him spread butter on toast with a spoon. I think we need to broaden our cooking together some! Can't wait for the session!
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  • hi all! so excited for today's topic!
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  RosieP
  It's wonderful to see some of my favorite bloggers here and to get to know some new ones
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  thanks for including me, so many fun new blogs to discover!
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  Emily
  Love, love, love you all!!!!
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  Add a Pinch
  So excited to be here! Fun group!!!
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  J McGlinn
  I, as well! Looking forward to this new opportunity.
  about 1 year ago
  
  Erin O
  And one more! Jennifer McGlinn, jennifermcglinn.wordpress.com
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  so happy to be here!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Kristan Roland
  Me too!!
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  RecipesToRunOn
  To all the co-hosts I haven't "met" yet, looking so forward to visiting your blogs after class!
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  TidyMom
  what great company to be with
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  Monet
  Such a great group :-)
  about 1 year ago
  • Kristen Doyle 11 comments
  • We have some of the best "Sweet Treat" co-hosts out there! Thanks for joining us!
    
    Kristan Roland, Confessions of a Cookbook Queeen
    http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com
    
    Cheryl Sousan, Tidy Mom
    http://www.tidymom.net
    
    Bridget Edwards, Bake at 350, http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/
    
    Monet Moutrie, Anecdotes and Apple Cores http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/
    
    Dennis Littley, More than a Mountfull
    http://www.morethanamountfull.com/
    
    Kim Kopp, Quit Eating Out
    http://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/
    
    Naomi Robinson, Bakers Royale http://www.bakersroyale.com
    
    Robyn Stone, Add a Pinch
    http://www.addapinch.com
    
    Rebecca Spivack, Let It Marinate http://www.letitmarinate.blogspot.com
    
    Kaitlin Flannery, Whisk Kid
    http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com
    
    Cate O'Malley, Sweetnick
    http://sweetnicks.com/weblog/
    
    Faith Gorsky, An Edible Mosaic
    http://anediblemosaic.com
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  thanks Julie, just got done feeding 700!
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  your welcome, glad you could make it!
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  Welcome Dennis! Glad you're here!
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  Kristan Roland
  Yes it is!!! :)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Hi Dennis! Thanks for telling us about this.
  about 1 year ago
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  • it looks like its going to be a great class!
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  We all chat in real time...you can read new posts at the top and comment on them, or post your own questions to be answered
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Like a live blog.... feed will continue to stream and you can jump in anywhere! :)
  about 1 year ago
  • colleen 2 comments
  • how does this work exactly?
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  The Motherhood and all the co-hosts and participants!
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  • Hi everyone - Julie and I are so excited to have you all here! My name is Kristen Doyle and I have a food blog called Dine & Dish. We appreciate ConAgra for having us here, the M
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  Hello everyone
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  Mandy, it is all live, but posts at the top or new comments are most recent
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  Erin O
  Mandy, you're in the right place. It's all text-based! No video!
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  Emily
  I am so excited too!!!!
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  where do i go to see the live talk?
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  Hi Kristen!!
  about 1 year ago
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  • Hi everyone - Julie and I are so excited to have you all here! My name is Kristen Doyle and I have a food blog called Dine & Dish. We appreciate ConAgra for having us here, the M
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  Welcome Rebecca!
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  Nice to meet you Rebecca!
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  hi Rebecca!
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  I love love love your name!
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  Hi Rebecca!
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  Hi there! So glad you are here!
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  (And my name's Rebecca Spivack, btw).
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  • Hi everyone! I'm at letitmarinate. I'm just getting my blog up and running (or committing more to it) so bare with me. And thanks ConAgra! This is great.
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  Hey Jesseca - that would be awfully tempting! :)
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  Prerna Singh
  If a fruit with plain yogurt or a fruit leather counts as a dessert then my li'l one has it daily
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  Hey Brenda! :)
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  Brenda | afd
  We have a small sweet after supper meal almost daily. Plus I bake 1 or 2 more "special" things a week.
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  Jesseca
  I make dessert at least 4 times a week.... but I only serve it to my family maybe once or twice
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  Cate O'Malley
  A couple times a week, but sometimes it's something as simple as a yogurt and fruit parfait... sometimes it's all out, like our six-layer rainbow cake.
  
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  Prerna Singh
  Twice a week.
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  Add a Pinch
  Every night!!! Not always cookies, pie, or cupcakes - but fruit or smoothies, frozen yogurt, etc.
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  Love2Create
  A couple of times a week, whether it be fruit, yogurt or baked goods :)
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  Monet
  ..we have baked desserts maybe once a week, but I always like to end my meals with something sweet...fruit, yogurt, ice cream :-)
  about 1 year ago
  
  Karyn
  My daughter wants dessert every night, but it's usually small like a few chocolate chips or skittles.
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  bakeat350
  We don't serve something like cupcakes every night, but there are always gingersnaps or a piece of chocolate available.
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  Dawn
  Maybe once or twice a week. We have a big family dinner on Sunday and definitely have dessert for that.
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  TidyMom
  we almost have "dessert" food in the house most days
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  Cara
  normally twice a week
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  MLMeiners
  We have something sweet most days, but a full blown baked dessert is only a few times a month
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  Kristan Roland
  Honestly, we always have something baked that is around, under the cake dome or in the fridge. I will usually serve dessert IMMEDIATELY following a meal once a week, on Sundays
  about 1 year ago
  
  MrsFoxsSweets
  a couple times a week at least!
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  RecipesToRunOn
  I serve dessert every night! Sometimes it's frozen yogurt, or something simple. But at least once a week I make something homemade. Perfect ending to the day with my family!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Anywhere from 1-4 times a week. It's more like a taste-test though. :)
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  Kaitlin
  At least once a week for me :D
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  • Mommiecooks 21 comments
  • So let's kick this class off! We'll be starting off the talk with a discussion on kid friendly desserts. So let me ask everyone the basic question. How often do you serve dessert to your family?
    
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  • Hello, all. My name is Jennifer McGlinn (food writer/cookbook author, etc.). My blog is jennifermcglinn.wordpress.com. I'd love to know what you think.
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  Prerna Singh
  Wow, this is gonna be fun!
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  Kayla S
  Oh man! Can't wait for all those yummy links :)
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  • Kristen Doyle 2 comments
  • Today we are going to be covering:
    1) Kid friendly desserts and snacks
    2) Desserts lightened up
    3) Indulgent desserts
    
    Be ready to share your tips, links and faves!
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  Brandie
  We have dessert almost every single night! But sometimes it's fruit, applesauce, etc .. not always cookies, cake, etc. But when we don't have it. Whoa nelly! Lots of complaints. I always had dessert growing up too. I have fond memories of eating ice cream with my grandma =)
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  Cara
  I normally make something more substantial on Sundays but sometimes make something during the week
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  I agree. If my son notices I'm eating dessert, I may give him a cookie or ice cream here & there, but I definitely try to limit it. He loves fruit, which is great. If you can get your kids to eat fruit early on, and maybe cut it into cool shapes, everyone will win.
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  • Monet 3 comments
  • Goodness...we have dessert maybe once a week. I don't want to be feeding the family sugary treats all the time, but it is great to have something special during the week.
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  I do feel like this will be the one chat I'll be the most bummed I can't instantly try all the great ideas! =)
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  • This is SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you everyone for being here!!!!!!!
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  we try to make all of our desserts at school, many of them are taught in my culinary class.
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  We don't make a lot of deserts either. We buy from bakery 2-3 times a week.
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  • Chef Dennis 2 comments
  • we don't make a lot of desserts at home but i have to serve my girls 3 or 4 options every day
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  You should be able to see all the chat...if you cant try clicking the new post bar at the top of the page
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  Hi Ivette!
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  It's just text-based, like a real time blog.
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  Do you see a refresh button? And also, expand all to see the comments? HTH!
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  RobynsWorld
  My son loves to decorate baked stuff - I let him participate in any of it whenever he wants
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  Love2Create
  i cant do dirt pudding...my mind wanders and wont let me eat it!! But my kids love it when we made it for a party :) Prerna,,a must try!
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  Prerna Singh
  I have to try dirt pudding with my daughter! U girls have sold it to me!
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  Love2Create
  wow....those doozies look delicious!
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  These are the doozies that we just fell in LOVE with. So simple for the kids to do, too!
  
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  JessWilson
  I'm with Becca on the Dirt pudding. The boys love to put the gummy worms in it
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  Prerna Singh
  Here's another Indian style icecream that my daughter loves http://www.indiansimmer.com/2010/08/falooda-kulfi-little-something-from.html
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  Prerna Singh
  Kaitlin, that's really cool!
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  There were a lot of great kid in the kitchen ideas in the newest issue of Sweet Paul: http://athome.kimvallee.com/2011/03/sweet-paul-magazine-spring-2011-edition/ VERY inspiring!
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  I bake a lot with my 3yo and we use Cherrybrook Kitchens products
  because he has allergies. Easy and still fun for him.
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  Oh Becca, that sounds like such a fun dessert for kids to make!
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  Prerna Singh
  My li'l one loves these no bake s'mores http://www.indiansimmer.com/2010/12/christmas-with-no-bake-frozen-smores.html
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  I loved that series too, Bridget! So cool.
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  This is a very kid friendly recipe for toll house cookie pie http://www.morethanamountfull.com/search/label/Toll%20House%20Cookie%20Pie
  
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  Thanks, Kristan! I think this is a better link: http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/search/label/kiddo in the kitchen
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  Love2Create
  a quick dessert/snack are pj or choco smileys....round cracker with either nutella or peanut butter spread and strawberry jelly piped as smiley face
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  Bridget, I loved that series!!
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  Becca Long
  dirt pudding..they love smashing the cookies..lol..
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  Anti-Supermom
  My kids love any cookie fresh from the oven
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  Another favorite that we whipped up this past week were these chocolate chip peanut butter doozies. Oh my! http://addapinch.com/cooking/2011/02/28/chocolate-chip-peanut-butter-doozies/
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  On something like these cupcakes, my son will help sort out the candies that I need http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2011/03/pot-of-gold-cupcakes.html
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  My son & I did a series on the blog called "Kiddo in the Kitchen"....he picked the recipe and helped to make it. It was a lot of fun! http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/search/label/kiddo in the kitchen
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  http://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/2010/10/devils-food-cupcakes-with-old-fashioned.html Cupcakes are always fun!
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  This recipe from the ConAgra website looks so good Apple Popcorn Brittle http://www.conagrafoods.com/recipes-Apple-Popcorn-Brittle-3474.html
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  We love S'mores cupcakes... http://addapinch.com/cooking/2011/03/08/smores-cupcakes/
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  My son is an expert cookie-roller, so any time we make Mexican Wedding Cookies, I give him the job of rolling the dough into the little balls, which is perfect since it's one of the tasks I'm not as fond of. http://sweetnicks.com/weblog/2008/05/just-desserts-mexican-wedding-cakes/
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  Brandie
  We love to make cookies, brownies, muffins, cupcakes, etc ... all the pretty standard things I think!
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  icefairy
  Glad to see so many fun recipes here.
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  Animal crackers are the new favorite in our house. http://www.mommiecooks.com/2011/03/04/homemade-animal-crackers/
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  Kristen, something like these truffles is good because they can roll the mixture into balls...not alot to mess up and kids enjoy it because it's fun and uncomplicated http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2011/03/thin-mint-truffles.html Also...no raw eggs or anything so I don't have to worry about my son licking his fingers or eating any of it!!!
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  http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2011/02/peanut-butter-blossoms-one-of-our.html
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  http://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/2010/12/saturday-swap-peanut-butter-cup-cookies.html They can roll the cookies and put the candy in the center.
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  my girls also love to make banana breadhttp://tidymom.net/2010/chocolate-chip-banana-bread/
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  icefairy
  Brownies are the few things we make at home. I need to learn more.
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  We love these Peanut Butter Blossoms
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  My little brother loves to make cupcakes with me. This is his favorite recipe: http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2010/02/peel.html It needs just one bowl!
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  My kids had a ball helping to cut out these doughnuts! http://dineanddish.net/2011/02/selfish-mama-recipe-homemade-yeast-doughnuts/
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  http://tidymom.net/2010/nutella-crepes/ they can help spread the nutella and sprinkle powdered sugar
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  • I know you all have some favorites! What are some of your favorite kid friendly dessert recipes that you make which allow your kids to be involved in the process?
    
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  Oh yes, Monet, it totally is! We used to take a WHOLE DAY and make cookies for Christmas. Now we make them for ALL holidays and we've gotten a little creative with the icing colors! It's so fun as a kid cause you get to lick the icing you "accidentally" get on your fingers :)
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  Brandie
  Thank you! =)
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  Dionne Baldwin
  I've never made your cookies yet, Monet but we keep swearing we will. I think maybe we should do some little Easter cut outs.
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  here is the link brandie....http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/11/sour-cream-cut-out-cookies1.html
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  yup, saw the link. an old friend from high school, her mom used to make the best sour cream cookies, and i never got the recipe. will definitely be trying yours out!
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  Brandie
  Nope :( No link .... but where do you buy your cake flour? I've also seen some recipes call for pastry flour. And I've never seen it in a store! Drives me nuts!
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  Are you guys seeing the link to the recipe now?
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  Yum Monet!
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  Kayla...such a great activity for kids. You should try this recipe. The cookies require cake flour which makes them so soft...
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  oooh, those sound really good
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  Monet
  They are the easiest cut out cookies I've ever worked with, and they taste amazing. Soft and fluffy, like those lofthouse cookies.
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  Kayla S
  Oh yum! I've been making cut out cookies with my mom and grandmother since I was little. I've become the best cookie icer in the family!
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  • Monet 13 comments
  • My favorite dessert to make with kids are these amazing sour cream cut out cookies. They are HEAVENLY
    http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/11/sour-cream-cut-out-cookies1.html
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  http://tryanythingonce.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/theres-a-kid-in-my-kitchen-and-monkey-bread-too/
  
  This is ALWAYS a huge hit. She's been making this since she was 5.
  
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  Stephanie
  would love the recipe too. we made that when I was little and we always loved it!
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  Brandie
  Would love a recipe! =) Thanks so much!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  No we havent Kristen but that would be a great idea! Sort of like individual servings! Brandie, we just use cut-up biscuit dough rolled in cinnamon and sugar. I have a recipe I can share with you if you want, is that ok?
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  We LOVE monkey bread around here!! One of our favorites!!
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  Dionne - have you ever made the monkey bread in muffin tins? I love that!
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  Emily
  Monkey bread - what a great idea! My daughter would love to make that too!!!
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  Cara
  My son loves Monkey Bread! He loves that he can help with it too!
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  Brandie
  Monkey bread? That's a new one to me! What's in it?
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  • My daughter has a go-to dessert that she loves to make...she loves to bake monkey bread. Cookies are another one she loves.
    
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  Brandie
  Gingerbread cake? I need a recipe if you have one!! =)
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  Sounds perfect!
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  icefairy
  All sounds yummy.
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  • J McGlinn 3 comments
  • We make simple cutout cookies, basic gingerbread cake, chocolate cupcakes and frosting, ice cream...lots of basic goodies. She can watch, stir, and lick the spoon on occasion.
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  Stephanie
  Still have little guys here so recipes would be great!
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  I'd love to hear the recipe,s too!
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  Non bake is great! Do you have some recipes you want to share?
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  Erin O
  Intriguing! Any examples that they particularly love?
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  • Yael Even 4 comments
  • I like making non-bake things with kids in my class.
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  Stay tuned, that's coming in a few minutes..... :) I love indulgent desserts but that's my focus in my house right now too!
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  How about simple goodies like meringues (egg whites and sugar), homemade stewed or preserved fruit and frozen yogurt, or banana bread or pumpkin bread prepared with raw sugar and whole wheat flour?
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  • Candi Elm 2 comments
  • I am excited to hear about the lite desserts. I am working on that now in my recipe files.
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  Hi Teresa. This is a chat! =) It's all just text.
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  Hey Teresa! :)
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  CHAT!! :) Hi teresa!!
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  This is all text-based :D
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  chat ... see below.
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  mandy
  add a pinch - that sounds like a fun idea, the kids love anything they can make too!
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  Some of the kids were allergic to dairy though, so we also made dairy-free "icees"
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  Dawn
  This year, my oldest wanted brownie bites. My middle wanted decorated sugar cookie. We did doughnuts for my youngest (who is 3), to help the teachers avoid the crumbs and icing mess.
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  Hey Mandy - we've had similar rules for other organizations. The mom's set up a Smoothie Station and helped the kids make their own versions. They had a blast!
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  UnemployedMom
  Giant cookies are so much fun, I remember baking chocolate chip ones with my mom. I think cake pops seem like a fun school treat.
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  MrsFoxsSweets
  not allowed to bring homemade goodies to school here either :(
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  mandy
  We can only bring store bought desserts for my son's class, and now they want them to be "healthy" any good ideas for that?
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  Cate - those look so delicious!!!
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  Kristen, I LOVE those cupcakes - they're so cute!
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  love the idea of the giant cookie. cupcakes are usually my go-to treat of choice, because with those cupcake carriers, it's super simple to carry in. one of our favorites are the Malted Ball Cupcakes. http://sweetnicks.com/weblog/2009/04/malted-milk-ball-cupcakes/
  
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  muffins are always a good bet, and a healthy version using greek yogurt is my fav http://www.morethanamountfull.com/2010/05/i-found-my-thrill-on-blueberry-muffin.html
  
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  I remember in 3rd grade a classmates mom brought in cupcakes in an ice cream cone. Those made quite an impression!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  I like to make M & M cookies to take to her class. In fact I have to make those thanks for reminding me...lol!
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  I made marble cupcakes for my little brother's class last year. They went over well and were easily transported in this lovely carrier: http://www.amazon.com/Cupcake-Courier-36-Cupcake-Plastic-Container/dp/B000XPOPXA
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  My kiddo's school doesn't allow homemade food for birthdays. It's enough to make me want to boycott school!
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  Karyn, cookie pops is such a good idea for a class treat!!
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  J McGlinn
  I did make cupcakes just yesterday: chocolate with vanilla buttercream (prettily piped, of course). Went over very well with the 2 year olds!
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  TidyMom
  http://tidymom.net/2009/flavor-of-the-month-pumpkin/ Chocolate pumpkin muffins are a big hit here
  
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  Kristan Roland
  Cupcakes or brownies for me...easy to eat with your hands and not too much mess!! And portable!!
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  Karyn
  cake pops, cookie pops, anything on a stick is generally loved!
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  One year there were SO many allergies, as room moms we decided to package all treats, wrap with the recipe and send home. Moms could decide whether or not to serve to the kiddo or provide an alternative.
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  this year I made a big cookies for Alex's class party as they don't really appreciate cupcakes b/c of the crumbs.
  
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  Muffins always seem to be a safe bet for dessert at school Pumpkin Muffins: http://dineanddish.net/2010/10/pumpkin-muffin-confessions-recipe-pumpkin-muffins/
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  Erin O
  I remember eating those "dirt cups" as a kid - chocolate pudding, crumbled oreo and gummy worms in a cup. Very portable, not very sophisticated!
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  Brandie
  Yum!! We've done similar with with a peppermint patty in the middle. Oh my deliciousness! =)
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  Delicious! Here is the recipe that I used for this particular batch, but you can try all different varieties
  http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2011/02/apple-buttercream-cookies.html
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  great idea!
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  UnemployedMom
  Meant to say looks oh so yummy (sorry, toddler climbing on me)!
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  UnemployedMom
  Sounds so easy, but sounds oh so yummy!
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  Marilyn Wall
  yummy
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  Love that idea Monet!
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  Holy cow - that looks delicious!
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  Melissa Daams
  we did that this week. used a recipe to use up some egg yolks and made the sandwich cookies. lots of fun.
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  Cara
  looks delicious! great idea!
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  Kaitlin
  YUM! I want one!
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  What a good idea!! Those look so yummy
  about 1 year ago
  • Monet 12 comments
  • I also like to bake a batch of cookies, make a bowl of frosting and let the kiddos spread a thick layer of frosting between two cookies...cookie sandwiches! Yummy and fun!
    
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  Thanks Monet
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  As for the enhancing the vanilla flavor, always add a bit more to your vanilla cake recipe. The standard is usually 1 teaspoon or so. I always add at least 2 and sometime 3 teaspoons. You can also use vanilla powder or scrape a vanilla bean into your batter. ALSO, try incorporating the vanilla into the batter when creaming the butter and sugar. The molecules will disperse better and enhance the flavor and perfume.
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  Melissa Daams
  i like a recipe from vegan cupcakes take over the world. it can be adjusted to include cow milk easily
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  Hi Colleen...you want to make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. This can help your cakes be light and fluffy!
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  Lacey b
  yah mine never seem to taste like vanilla
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  TaraMDesmond
  I just made J McGlinn's basic butter cake recipe for my daughter's first birthday cupcakes on Saturday. People, included the birthday girl, loved them and they are so very easy. The perfect standby recipe that you'll use again and again! (thanks, J McGlinn, for sharing it in the first place). She also has an awesome chocolate cake recipe that my sister-in-law has declared her favorite.
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  colleen
  Whenever I make my own cakes (not boxed) They have a heavy lead like consistency :O(
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  Lacey b
  thanks girls!
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  J McGlinn
  My recipe is up on my blog (jennifermcglinn.wordpress.com). It's actually on the front page.
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  This one is great...and it is lighter than most:
  http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/04/vanilla-cupcakes.html
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  I have tried TidyMom's recipe and it is very good!!
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  I have an easy one to doctor up a cake mix http://tidymom.net/2010/raspberry-filled-vanilla-cupcakes/
  about 1 year ago
  
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  I have a basic butter cake recipe I use for my vanilla cupcakes.
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  savory cookies sound fun! there are many possibilities!
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  Savory cookies! Any examples?
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  • One idea for treats on the go/and/or healthier baking that I have read about lately is savory cookies. Interesting idea.
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  Melissa Daams
  i follow several blogs that do gluten free and vegan. i like manifestvegan.com
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  Prema - Have you checked out Gluten Free Girls blog? She has so many great recipes and her 2 year old helps in the kitchen a lot! http://glutenfreegirl.com/category/recipes/cookies-recipes/
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  Prerna, wish I could help - I'd love to see one, too!
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  Brandie - I agree. We haven't gotten to that point yet at our schools, but I know its coming!
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  Brandie
  I understand why no homemade treats, but also, still sad that is a policy at so many places.
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  Can anyone share a GF and egg free recipe?
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  I ask first and make sure that whatever I make is something that everyone in the class can eat. So far, so good.
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Thankfully the teachers are aware so it makes it easy to just ask who is allergic to what. We have a peanut allergy in class right now so I just don't make anything that might have traces of nuts just to be on the safe side. I just look for recipes that don't have those ingredients and I experiment with recipes by modifying them to fit dietary needs.
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  I agree with Kaitlin!
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  I know that in my son's class, the mom of the child with the allergy has sent in "safe" suggestions plus brands that are OK. That was so helpful!
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  Karyn
  That's a tough one. Some kids have allergies are to peanuts and peanut oil. And others can't even have it if the plant processes peanuts in the facility.
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  All the restrictions scare me, so I make sure that I ask lots of questions before getting started on anything. Then I research, research, research. I think working with the restrictions ends up being a fun challenge :D
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  And gluten free. Recently met a friend who is gluten intolerant. Do u have GF kid friendly recipes u can share?
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  I don't have to deal with this problem yet, but I have heard of some schools that won't let any home baked goods in, which poses a problem I think. Encouraging store bought is not a great way to go.
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  Love2Create
  I would love to know as well! I've never dealt with that before.
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  In my son's class, there is only one child with an allergy and they always bring their own snack to be safe. There is a child who does NOT like chocolate, so if I make brownies or something I always make sure to bring something else for him.
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  My son is allergic to nuts, eggs and dairy - so we have to be very careful. We use Cherrybrook Kitchen baking products a lot!
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  I know dairy free is a big concern too
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  • We have several peanut allergies in our school, so we have to make sure everything is peanut free. How do you deal with restrictions and allergies when bringing snacks for your childs class? Any tips?
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  I used to make cupcakes with Duncan Hines dark chocpate cake mix and 1 1/4 c plain unflavored soda water. Bake time according to box when cooled use tip and fill w/ FF coolwhip. they taste like devil dogs
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  Here's a link: http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-muffins-two-ways.html
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  No, they don't taste pumpkin-y.....they taste cake-y! :) So good!
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  I've only made the cookies once......I haven't posted it yet and I can't remember off hand lol
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  I do that with spice cake mix... never thought about doing it with chocolate. Love it!
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  Bridget, that sounds so good!! Pumpkin is awesome for dieters...very low calorie and good for you!!
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  Same recipe idea Cheryl? Just bake as cookies??
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  Someone told me about this recipe just last weekend! They sound awesome!
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  I'm definitely going to try this! Thanks for the tip!!
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  I do something similar but we make them as cookies
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  Erin O
  No, they taste chocolate-y! The batter is really thick, however. I've never tried it with the pudding mix, but I bet it wouldn't matter much.
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  That sounds so intriguing. Super easy and light! Agree with Kristan, do they have a pumpkin taste?
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  I love that with the French Vanilla cake mix. I add a couple beaten egg whites, too....and sprinkle the top with sanding sugar. SO easy!
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  WOW!! how do they taste? Do they taste pumpkin-ey? Do you use a plain mix or the kind with pudding in it or does it matter?
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  Thanks for sharing
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  • Erin O 15 comments
  • Easiest cupcake recipe ever: mix a can of pumpkin with a box of Devil's food cake mix, put into muffin cups and bake according to the box directions. Healthy and easy! I add chocolate chips to mine and call them muffins, but you could easily frost them to create cupcakes.
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  The hotdog buns are made from pieces of pound cake. :)
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  very neat! Love the hot dogs!
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  Those are too cute!
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  That has got to be one of the cutest things I have ever seen.
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  Cute!
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  Adorable!! And yes, starbursts or laffy taffy are awesome for molding
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  too cute!
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  Mouth watering
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  • Look at these ADORABLE cupcakes that Tracey Henry made for our Hebrew National Picnics with a Purpose almost two years ago!!!! Aren't they cute?
    
    The hotdogs on the cupcakes are made out of Starbursts. According to Tracey, you can make anything out of Starbursts!
    
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  Oh the mashed bananas are AMAZING! Add a little peanut butter and you've got it MADE! And you can't feel bad about it cause you're just eating a banana!
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  Cheryl - that pie looks YUMMY!!!
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  i have found you can use greek yogurt to cut at least half the cream in most foods too, besides baked goods, but its exceptional in baked goods!
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  The mashed bananas sound good. I know I love frozen bananas. Taste yummy as a popsicle in the summer.
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  No, Cheryl I haven't but I've heard that it is awesome
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  I also use frozen Cool Whip Free as ice cream sometimes
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Cate- that's an amazing idea! We'd love a yogurt parfait!
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  have you tried that Kristan?
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  YES! covered in all sorts of fruit, right Kristan?
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  JessWilson
  When it's warmer outside we make homemade ice cream with fresh fruit in it. We also use Splenda to cut back on the sugar intake
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  Oh, and this 3-ingredient chocolate sorbet taste SO decadent! http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2009/06/luscious-three-ingredient-chocolate.html
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Greek yogurt is an amazing substitute. I did make frosting with it once and everyone liked it because we eat a LOT of Greek yogurt.
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  UnemployedMom
  Fruit smoothies made with organic berries and fruits. I let my son help, which makes him extra excited about his snack. Now, I haven't been brave enough to try vegetables in my smoothies yet, but would like to venture out.
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  http://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/2011/03/ww-red-velvet-cupcakes.html
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  I have HEARD of mashing frozen bananas and that it tastes like ice cream Kaitlyn!!
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  Lately, I've been making yogurt parfaits with apples and pears that I've sauteed a bit with cinnamon and maple syrup. Layer it with vanilla yogurt and granola and it's a healthy, guilt-free dessert/
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  Chef Dennis - LOVE Greek Yogurt!
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  Great recipe for light "red" velvet cupcakes:
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  Pumpkin fluff we even eat when we're not watching our calories http://tidymom.net/2009/pumpkin-fluff/
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  Anti-Supermom
  popsicles, homemade and store-bought are a hit, all year long :)
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  These tartlets are light and refreshing.
  
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  My husband and son LOVE this one: http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2011/01/lightish-chocolate-cheesecake-squares.html
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  Mmm...Kaitlin...I LOVE angel food cake, especially with strawberries!!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  I haven't experimented much with substituting with sweets so we just have smaller portions. Or even a chocolate cupcake with applesauce and no frosting, now THAT I have done. The kids love it. They say it tastes like there is frosting inside!
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  I like greek yogurt
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  Also, frozen banana tastes a lot like ice cream. YUM!
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  Yes, I would LOVE to hear about substitues like applesauce!
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  I am a BIG fan of angel food cake. My favorite recipe is from Fanny Farmer :D
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  I love to do the same thing, Erin! Can't tell the difference!
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  Prerna Singh
  I make fat free cram cheese parfait with tons of berries n fruits in it!
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  http://tidymom.net/2009/magical-pudding-pie/ on of our favorites!! Magical Pudding Pie
  
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  Erin O
  I sometimes replace part of the butter with applesauce in cookie recipes.
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  When the weather gets a bit warmer, I'm all over sorbet. Sweet and delicious with none of the guilt! http://www.mommiecooks.com/2010/06/09/blackberry-blueberry-sorbet/
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  i try to remove some of the guilt by using greek yogurt in any recipe calling for sour cream or heavy cream
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  Meringues or angel food cake served with fruit are really great light desserts...
  about 1 year ago
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  • How about we switch topics a bit and talk a little about light and healthy dessert. Let's share some of our favorite recipes for indulging without all the guilt!
    
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  Dionne Baldwin - what is the chocolate chip cookie recipe?
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  TaraMDesmond
  @babychef, yes! I hear you. It's also nice to not have to clean the bowl, attachments and machine itself. Ha!
  about 1 year ago
  
  RobynsWorld
  I don't have a stand mixer either, no room for one really. I don't think I would use it enough to justify the cost either. I'm a grab a spoon kind of gal.
  about 1 year ago
  
  Kayla S
  My boyfriend LOVES to bake and he REFUSES to use anything other than the 'cookie maker' which is a wooden spoon that he's had forever. Doesn't matter what he's making...if it needs mixed, he's using the 'cookie maker'!
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  I would love to invest in one at some point, but I also love finding go to recipes that can be whipped up quickly. This is especially nice with a toddler running around, no?
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  Yes, I agree. Most quick breads, gingerbread cakes, and such are fine without a stand mixer, because the batters are quick, often pretty loose, and don't require a lot of air beaten into eggs and butter.
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  Thanks!
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  Brandie
  I have a stand mixer, and I almost never use it. Although I have a smaller by hand one and I use that. It's easier to get out, I can use any bowl I want with it, plus the kids LOVE to do that part.
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  TaraMDesmond
  @babychef, I do love my stand mixer and encourage you to invest in one BUT remember, for most of time, good ol' "by hand" method has made delicious treats!
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  Oh yes...I love using my stand mixer, but I find that I can make most muffin/quick bread recipes without. Here is my favorite blueberry muffin recipe!
  http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/06/bakery-blueberry-muffins.html
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  Dionne Baldwin
  I only recently got a stand mixer and all my baking recipes can be done "by hand". I just tried an amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe that I am SO glad I met. You can try it if you want the recipe.
  about 1 year ago
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  • Anyone have any ideas for recipes without a stand mixer? I am always looking for some because I am now doing more baking, and haven't gotten one yet.
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  Thanks for the links Erin!
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  Prerna, here's a gluten-free food blog: http://glutenfreegirl.com/
  
  For allergy-friendly recipes, you might try the Divvies Bakery Cookbook. http://www.divvies.com
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  Brandie
  We have some smaller health food stores around us that I get it at. Some (if not all) are available to buy on Amazon). I'm almost positive Whole Foods carries it (although I don't shop there but was told they do)
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  Prerna Singh
  can u get the mix easily anywhere?
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  Brandie
  I buy the namaste mixes mostly. I do have a few GF cookbooks and have used egg substitute in the past.
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  • Can anyone share a GF and egg free recipe? Of a cookie maybe?
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  I keep them in the freezer.... helps keep me honest! :) Also makes each treat last longer
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  oooh, I'm going to try that
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  mini cookies
  
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  • Here's one of my fave light and healthy recipes: Mini Chocolate Chip cookies (1 WW PointsPlus per cookie) http://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/2011/03/ww-mini-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
    
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  • Hi all, stuck at the airport and saw Cooper's tweet so I thought I would jump over and see what was happening!
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  Anti-Supermom
  I have an avocado just waiting for this, YUM!
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  Awesome, Kaitlin. I'm eager to try your recipe out
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  Very cool! Can be done in cupcakes, too! http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2010/05/green.html I love avocado!
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  Amen! I love agave nectar. You can never tell that these muffins don't have butter. They are so moist and flavorful!
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  The muffins look lovely! Adore coconut. I love using raw sugar and agave nectar, too, to move away from white sugar.
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  MrsFoxsSweets
  I havent tried avocado, sounds interesting. I always substitute applesauce in place of butter or oil
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  Didn't even know that was possible! Awesome!
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  What a great idea! Never thought about that.
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  These coconut muffins are light, sweet and perfect for breakfast or dessert. Bring on the avocado!
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  • One of my favorite ways to lighten desserts is to sub avocado for butter!
    http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/12/avocado-coconut-muffins.html
    
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  Cooper - yes it is!!!
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  Cooper
  Fat Free Reddi-Whip is delish,too.
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  You can also use fruit butters to add flavor, sweetness, and texture. Try apple butter, prune butter, and the like, especially in chocolate or spice cakes where the darker color won't be an issue.
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  Love2Create
  so when you sub the yogurt for the buitter...do you sub a cup for a cup?
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  RobynsWorld
  I use the applesauce trick also sometimes. I also try to cut back on the amount of icing I use
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  Dionne Baldwin
  You can use bananas to add moisture if you don't mind the flavor in the specific recipe. :)
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  Ditto! Yogurt & applesauce.
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  I guess "jarred" baby food, not canned. :)
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  Dionne Baldwin
  I substitute most of the butter for Greek yogurt in chocolate cupcakes and muffins. It's great for oil substitute too...and applesauce works very well but I dfind that Greek yo keeps the goodie soft applesauce tends to make it tougher. Perhaps I'm doing something wrong with the applesauce?
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  Yael Even
  I know some people will cringe , but I have successfully used sugar substitute in many recipes.
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  Yes, I do use the applesauce in muffins sometimes.....I've also heard of adding canned baby food (plums/prunes) in place of oil. :)
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  Do it Dionne! So good :-)
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  Use avocado to replace some butter/oil: http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2010/05/green.html Good-for-you fat!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Monet- I need to try that.
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  Brandie
  Don't know if this lightens it, but I do add some flax to many many baked goods I make!
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  I use light or low fat when I can......like fat free pudding, 1% milk, light cool whip
  about 1 year ago
  
  UnemployedMom
  I use applesauce instead of oil when I bake.
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  Sub avocado for butter in muffin/cake recipes!
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  Tiffany
  We also use yogurt a lot to substitute for whipped cream and in place of ice cream sometimes.
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  • What are some tips you have for lightening up a favorite dessert? I like to replace oil with applesauce and use yogurt a lot! How about you?
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  Um... YUM!!!
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  Pears are tasty too. I have a great recipe for a Pear Bundt Cake. Easy and delicious!
  http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/12/walnut-pear-spice-cake.html
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  Those sound amazing!! My son LOVES apples
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  Kayla S
  Pink Ladies, Gala and Braeburn are my faves :)
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  I adore Pink Ladies....I"m getting spoiled by all the different varieties
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  Brandie
  Yummmy! Monet - we go through apples like that too!! Those and pears!
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  RobynsWorld
  Ohhh those look yummy!
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  icefairy
  Apple is my favorite fruit.
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  Hi Cara. I eat at least two apples everyday. I tell my husband we need to start planting some apple trees :-)
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  Cara
  oh yum! WE love apples in my house!
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  • And these low fat apple cakes taste like mini apple donuts. So good!
    http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/02/low-fat-apple-cakes.html
    
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  Sounds incredible! WOW!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Checking it out now...
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  That sounds SO good!
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  Oh Kristen that sounds DIVINE!
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  sounds incredible
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  gotta love yogurt!
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  Oh my, Kristen - looks so good!
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  • My favorite light & healthy dessert is this Oven Broiled Blueberry Dessert. Almost like creme brulee, but you use yogurt! http://dineanddish.net/2010/08/dessert-matters-recipe-easy-ovenbroiled-blueberry-dessert/
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  Try glazes using confectioners' sugar and lemon or orange juice.
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  Thank you Kaitlin!
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  Love2Create
  egg white frosting! I will look one up thank you Chef Dennis!!!
  @ Cate...But can you pipe that on to look pretty??
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  Yes, Dennis! Nothing like a good Seven Minute Frosting: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/7-minute-frosting-recipe/index.html
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  what about a simple ocnfectioner's suger glaze?
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  there is an egg white frosting my mom use to make using karo
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  • My husband is lactose intolerant and doesn't like buttercream frosting!! I know, he's weird ;) So any ideas on an alternate frosting choice?
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  Check out the summary from our Talk on TheMotherhood about navigating food allergies: http://www.themotherhood.com/talk/show/id/62140
  
  There are a few allergy-friendly cookie recipes from Lori Sandler, the founder of Divvies Bakery, in there.
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  • thanks new to this and the recipes are great for me to share with family that has some issues with food allergies
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  colleen
  I usually eat till I can't eat anymore and wrap it up...but it usually only lasts the car ride home before its gone.. Hi my name is Colleen and I am a glutton :O)
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  Anti-Supermom
  I also wanted to add, it's a treat, as long as you don't eat dessert every time you dine out, your diet will be fine.
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  Yes. I am big on sharing. With kids, I usually avoid it.
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  Karyn
  We eat out infrequently, so my decisions are always based on if I can make it at home. I can have warm cookies and pie a la mode at home, but I don't make triple chocolate decadence fudge...
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  I tend to go for it, if it's a celebration and go back to moderation and cutting portions at home. :)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  we almost never eat dessert out unless its truly a house specialty, then we split a piece.
  about 1 year ago
  
  Tiffany
  With things like cakes I try to take off as much as the frosting as I can. When I'm ordering off a restaurant menu I pick whichever dessert is more fruit than cake, though. Love sorbets.
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  RobynsWorld
  We always share as a family, there are 3 of us, one dessert and 3 spoons while we are out.
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  Amen Ladies! I'm all about sharing...but we rarely go out to eat. I make enough sweet treats at home :-)
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  There are so many great phone apps out there that clearly state the Points, calories, fat, etc of restaurant food. I always go armed with those!
  However, when I'm eating out, it tends to be such a rare occassion that I don't mind the splurge!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Share, for sure. Or I will cut the portion in half and save half for the next day.
  about 1 year ago
  
  Marilyn Wall
  i usually wait tile I get home to make a health choice
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  Dionne Baldwin
  I usually eat only a small portion if not just a bite. It helps encourage my friends who diet to have a bite and pass it along (using a clean fork of course!)
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  lol if 3 people share a piece of cake it's not as bad
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  Brandie
  Truthfully - I don't. It' all about balance. If I'm out (and we rarely eat out of the house. Seriously maybe twice a month) I don't worry about it. If we were out and about more often, I probably would!
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  SHARE!!!.
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  That's a toughie! We try to order dessert for the table at restaurant's instead of individual.
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  SHARE! If we go out to eat, my friends and I split desserts at restaurants
  about 1 year ago
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  • How do you make healthy dessert decisions when you're dealing with eating sweets outside the home such as a restaurant or an office party?
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  So so pretty!!!!
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  And low in WW Pts too! :)
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  Great for St. Patrick's Day
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  http://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/2011/03/ww-red-velvet-cupcakes.html
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  • "Red" Velvet Cupcakes ~ Light
    
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  Lovely! Thank you!
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  Thank you Erin, thats what I am looking for. A little late in life to change but better now than never. Most of my kids are grown.
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  That is great! Lots of great info from that class.
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Thank you for this! I can use all the help I can get with food allergy recommendations.
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  Thanks, Erin! I'm saving this to send to my friends who have food allergy issues!
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  • Erin O 5 comments
  • I've seen a lot of people mention food allergies! Check out the summary from our Talk on TheMotherhood about navigating food allergies: http://www.themotherhood.com/talk/show/id/62140
    
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  yes a equal sub has worked for me too
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  I've always done a 1 to 1 substitution. Works great for me!
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  RobynsWorld
  do you use the same amount of yogurt for sour cream? Any other adjustments needed?
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  Lacey b
  so why do some recipes call for it and others not
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  It's also a good substitution for sour cream as a side.
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  It's a perfect switch out! Love it.
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  your cake will actually be more moist
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  Heck yes for Greek yogurt. Can't get enough of that stuff!
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  How about yogurt? I've heard that used as a sub for sour cream in other recipes so I'm guessing it would work in a cake as well.
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  absolutely use fat free greek yogurt!
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  Greek yogurt, probably
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  Yes! Yogurt does wonders! Greek yogurt is my favorite
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Greek yogurt. :)
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  • Ive noticed cake recipes calling for sour cream, is there any alternative you can do instead of adding the sour cream?
    
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  I would say some fresh berries and homemade whipped cream. Pretty and no recipe needed!
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  Cheryl that pie looks so great and perfect for the start of spring!
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  Strawberries with balsamic vinegar is so delicious!
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  Like I said before, I am all about angel food cake piled high with fruit and berries!
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  Sorbets and smoothies are always delicious in warmer weather. Just switch out the fruit to what is in it's peak.
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  http://tidymom.net/2010/summertime-dessertlemonade-pie/ l Lemonade Pie
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  actually a strawberry shortcake is a nice light dessert using angel food cake and subbing vanilla greek yogurt for the whipped cream
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  • What are some of your go to recipes for light and healthy seasonal desserts? Spring is a great time for desserts using fresh fruit such as rhubarb, strawberries and kiwi.
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  Yael Even
  I agree! I only order dessert if it is something very special. I've become very picky in my old age!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  There have been times that my other half and the kids talk me into going home and baking a certain something because the dessert menu is "lame".
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  RobynsWorld
  My mom looks at the dessert menu first and plans on the rest of her meal based on the dessert
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  Stephanie
  I have a good friend that picks the restaurant based on the dessert choices!
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  I've never thought of that. Sounds good!
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  Love2Create
  YUMM!! That sounds great :)
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  Love that!
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  Love that! We have friends who order and eat dessert FIRST!
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  Those are the two best parts!!
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  I love to do that too!!
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  • Peggy 10 comments
  • I love dessert so much that sometimes we just order apps and dessert...my favorite eat out meal!
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  Dionne: They freeze SO WELL. I love doing that too.
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  J McGlinn
  Try incorporating berries (whole and mashed with some sugar) in virtually any butter cake or cupcake recipe. Lovely color and flavor.
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  Dionne Baldwin
  I put a star on this one. Do they freeze well? I love having treats to pull out...kind of like a "SURPRISE!"
  about 1 year ago
  
  Kayla S
  LOVE! Totally making these ASAP!
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  Amen, Cara! My dad grows strawberries at his house, and I look forward to the day I'll be able to pick my own this summer
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  Mmm, love berry season. This Blueberry Banana Bread is a favorite of the kids (http://sweetnicks.com/weblog/2006/07/blueberry-banana-bread/), along with a Strawberry Bread that we all can't get enough of.
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  Aren't they the best? And come middle of summer you start getting the really good cartons. Tastes like candy to me!
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  Cara
  I love strawberries too! So glad they are almost in season again!
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  those look great Monet!
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  LOVE strawberries...I bet those are amazing!!
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  My cousin tried these for a friend's bridal shower, and she ended up making them again the next day. They are so moist and flavorful. Perfect for Spring!
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  • Berries are finally starting to show up....these cookies are so delicious!
    http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/08/strawberry-cookies-remixed.html
    
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  colleen
  For st paddy's day I usually make a dark chocolate cake w/ bailey's chocolate mousse filling and choc ganache
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  Brandie
  Also, Easter Basket cupcakes, with licorice as the handle, shredded coconut dyed green and jelly beans!
  Which if you can't tell, my daughter loved making!
  
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  Brandie
  I've done an Easter Basket cake, complete with Jello-eggs on it! =)
  
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  How about cookies for the upcoming season of baptisms, First Holy Communions, and Confirmations?
  
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  Cooper
  Kaitlin - OH MY GOODNESS those are awesome!!!!!!!!!!
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  Anti-Supermom
  Man, those cut-out cookies are beautiful, What's the trick to keeping their shape like that and not spreading all out and looking weird :)
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  Kristan - she amazes me. She's so talented and creative!
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  Yael Even
  Here' Purim is approaching and I've already made a few batches of Hamentashen.
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  Soda bread is a must for St. Patrick's Day. I like to try to make Italian Easter bread for Easter.
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  MrsFoxsSweets
  Any excuse to make a cupcakes :)
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  Kaitlin, aren't those ADORABLE?! Amanda is crazy talented
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  Tidy Mom, those cookies are gorgeous!
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  Did you guys see these cute Beer Mug Cupcakes at I Am Baker? http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2011/03/beer-mug-cupcakes.html
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  Cara, we always do a bunny cake too!!
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  Love those cookies, Cheryl!
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  Love2Create
  We make a greek traditional cookie...Koulourakia....have an old recipe passed down so yummy and we make Tsoureki as well...it's a sweet bread...
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  you can never go wrong with cupcakes, decorating them for every occasion
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  These: http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2011/03/pot-of-gold-cupcakes.html or these: http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2011/03/thin-mint-truffles.html and I have another but it's a surprise and I haven't posted it yet!!!
  about 1 year ago
  
  Emily
  The cookies are gorgeous!!!!
  about 1 year ago
  
  Dionne Baldwin
  I wanted to make one of those bunny cakes with the coconut on top and the bunny face on the front. I see them in the store but I haven't made one. Not ever.
  about 1 year ago
  
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  CongAgra has a wonderful "going green" Popcorn recipe I'd like to try! http://www.conagrafoods.com/recipes-Going-Green-Popcorn-5086.html
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  Beautiful, TidyMom!
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  COOKIES!!!
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  MrsFoxsSweets
  cupcakes and cookies :)
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  Cara - what's bunny cake? Or just a cake shaped like a bunny?
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  For St. Patrick's day I am hoping to make decorated sugar cookies.
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  Easter cookies! http://tidymom.net/2010/im-lovin-it-easter-cut-out-cookies/
  
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  Carrot cake! http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2010/04/spent.html This is my Grandma's favorite recipe
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  Cara
  We always make a bunny cake! My son has always loved that!
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  Did you see this Going Green Popcorn from the Con Agra website? Perfect for St Patricks Day! http://www.conagrafoods.com/recipes-Going-Green-Popcorn-5086.html
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  We always love to have a traditional pound cake with fresh strawberries and cream for Easter, but this year, I wouldn’t mind adding in this
  http://addapinch.com/cooking/2011/02/02/lemon-curd-cake-with-lemon-cream-cheese-frosting/
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  • What about the upcoming holidays of Easter and St. Patrick's Day? What special treats are you planning to mark the occasion?
    
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  I will be there for that recipe then!! Because so so so so good!
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  Carrot cake is perfect for Easter!!
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  I adore carrot cake cupcakes. Check out my blog tomorrow, Brandie. I'm posting a recipe for them :-)
  http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com
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  Brandie
  I once had carrot cake cupcakes. OMG! Heaven in a cupcake wrapper! =)
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  My husband LOVES carrot cake - and yes, how perfect for the Easter Bunny!
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  Emily
  Oh, how pretty!!!
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  • How about carrot cake? I love serving it for easter :-)
    http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/04/bunnies-love-carrots.html
    
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  colleen
  my mom used to make chocolate cupcakes w/ peeps cooked in the middle .I sed to love those when I ws little
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  Those are cute! My kids have been hinting about me revisiting the idea of filling my cupcakes! Tried before and used a tip, didnt fill them enough.
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  Cara
  so cute!
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  icefairy
  I don't have the heart to eat these cuties.
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  my girls wolud love those!
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  Raspberry filling is one of my favorite things in all the land....
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  TidyMom
  very easy with a boxed cake mix {wink}
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  JessWilson
  Those look yummy!
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  There adorable.
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  • These raspberry filled cupcakes were a big hit at eater with peeps or sugar bunnies on top http://tidymom.net/2010/raspberry-filled-vanilla-cupcakes/
    
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  This was on Martha yesterday and looks amazing. http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/matzo-chocolate-mint-ice-cream-cake
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  • Anyone have any yummy Passover recipes to share? Most Passover desserts are so heavy on eggs.
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  Melissa Daams
  death by chocolate cake. i eat out for that one.
  about 1 year ago
  
  Kayla S
  My grandmother's chocolate cake with cooked icing. Best dessert in the whole world!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  I'm with Monet, a good fudgy brownie, particularly topped with ice cream and hot fudge, is the way to go. gosh, I can't remember the last time that happened...
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  Kristan, NOTHING boring about coffee cake! Those look amazing!!
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  Erin O
  You guys, really. If you don't stop, I'm going to rob a bakery on the way home from work tonight!!!!
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  Love2Create
  Jess that sounds sooooo good!
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  JessWilson
  What I call my "Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake"! Chocolate cake with chocolate chips filled with ganache and strawberry filling, covered with butter cream. You only need one slice because it is so decadent!
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  Dude, Kristan, it's baked, therefore: not boring! Hand me a slice, please! :D
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  Monet--love brownies too!! But they HAVE to be frosted with sprinkles!! ;)
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  cheese cake cupcakes are a nice treat http://www.morethanamountfull.com/2011/03/mini-lemon-cheesecakes-and-ask-chef.html
  
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  RobynsWorld
  I have never had creme brulee
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  Want cake.... You guys are making me hungry!
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  Emily
  Creme brulee all the way!!
  
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  Bring on the brownies!
  
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  This is going to sound super boring, but I LOVE me some coffee cake...so comforting: http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2010/10/my-favorite-coffee-cake.html or http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2010/12/pumpkin-coffee-cake.html OR http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2010/05/chocolate-cream-cheese-coffeecake.html
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  And red velvet cake!!! :) http://addapinch.com/cooking/2010/11/07/red-velvet-cake/
  
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  Cooper
  OK, something chocolate,too. This is making me so hungry!!!!!!!!!!
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  I can't resist creme brulee either!
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  Anti-Supermom
  creme brulee, easy.
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  Cooper
  Creme Brulee - for sure.
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  RobynsWorld
  CHEESECAKE! The richest, thickest, creamiest you can find! No need for any fruity topping either - just the decadent cheesecake please!
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  This caramel apple cake does it for me every time. http://www.mommiecooks.com/2011/02/11/family-friendly-fridays-caramel-apple-cake/
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  Ice cream is my biggest weakness. I really love this Coffee Crunch recipe: http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2010/06/add.html but like this Raspberry one when I'm in the mood for something "lighter" http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2010/08/make-raspberry-ice-cream.html
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  http://tidymom.net/2010/gooey-upside-down-german-chocolate-cake/ Gooey Upside down German Chocolate Cake
  
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  I love, love, love Tiramisu!
  about 1 year ago
  
  Dionne Baldwin
  Chocolate Chip Cookies. I can eat 'um like chips one right after the other.
  about 1 year ago
  
  Tiffany
  Pound cake. So good with afternoon tea. I especially like glazed lemon pound cake.
  about 1 year ago
  
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  This Deep Dark Chocolate Cake is about as perfect as it can be: Deep Dark Chocolate Cake: http://dineanddish.net/2009/10/dealing-with-postpartum-depression-recipe-deep-dark-chocolate-cake/
  about 1 year ago
  
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  really good creamy cheese cake....sigh
  about 1 year ago
  
  Cara
  ice cream!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Pecan pie!!
  
  about 1 year ago
  
  Erin O
  Chocolate cake, no question!
  about 1 year ago
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  • I'm a firm believer that everyone deserves to splurge every now and then when it comes to dessert. What is your favorite splurge desert?
    
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  There are a lot of people in here right now. It is just taking a bit of time for the comments to show up - but they will post! It is just a little slow because you guys are rock stars and lots of people are reading along and refreshing the page!
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  :O) yay I am not the only one
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  Refresh the page. And also, sometimes it takes a few seconds for the comment to post after you hit comment. But it almost always makes it up if you wait for it!
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  I'm having that same issue on some posts, but not on others.
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  Yum!
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  I have to have ice cream every now and then.
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  nom!
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  • Monet 4 comments
  • When I want to splurge...I go to my favorite brownie ice cream and a big scoop of Mexican Vanilla Ice cream!
    http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2011/02/brownies.html
    
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  @bakeat350 - I bookmarked that page and am soooo making it this weekend!!!! and yes,from the first pic I thought wow...this will be a doosy..and it WASNT!!!
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  @bakeat350 - That looked deee-lish!
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  LOVE Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies, Cheryl. Sooo good.
  about 1 year ago
  
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  And this Fudge Cake with Peanut Butter frosting brought some rave reviews, too. http://addapinch.com/cooking/2011/02/27/fudge-cake-with-peanut-butter-frosting/
  about 1 year ago
  
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  wrong link http://tidymom.net/2009/chocolate-chip-cookie-brownies/
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  Super easy pound cake http://quiteatingout.blogspot.com/2010/08/chocolate-chip-pound-cake-ii.html
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  chocolate chip brownies are always my go-to that everyone loves http://tidymom.net/2009/love-the-pie-party-giveaways/
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  I don't know if this looks like I've been slaving away in the kitchen, but it's EASY and decadent! http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2009/08/no-baking-no-mixing-no.html
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  How about simple prune and Armagnac ice cream? Macerate some luscious prunes in a bit of the brandy (maybe heat ever so slightly to soften the fruit) and stir into softened homemade or store-bought vanilla ice cream? Scoop onto pieces of Tarte Tatin or apple tart, or serve alone.
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  home made ice cream. A few simple ingredients. no cooking, just add cream, vanilla, and "goodies". Yumm - o!
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  This dessert takes you to the tropics! http://addapinch.com/cooking/2010/08/26/easy-banana-dessert-recipe-caramelized-bananas-with-coconut-rum-cream/ So EASY!
  
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  Banana bread is quick, comforting and easy.
  
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  And of course, you can't go wrong with a brownie trifle! http://dineanddish.squarespace.com/dine-and-dish-blog/2008/2/2/the-fertilizer-of-life.html
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  definitely my Layered Walnut Pumpkin Pie http://tidymom.net/2009/love-the-pie-party-giveaways/
  
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  apple crisp
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  Or any kind of an icebox dessert
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  One of my faves - Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle: http://dineanddish.squarespace.com/dine-and-dish-blog/2007/4/9/a-dessert-worth-destroying.html
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  trifles or fudge....oh my ......
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  I agree with Kristen--trifles!!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Or anything that the kiddos can do on their own! It's quick and easy for me! HA!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  My daughter and I made peanut butter fudge that was waaaaay too easy.
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  Trifle's... any kind of trifle! So pretty and beyond easy!
  about 1 year ago
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  • How about splurge desserts that are quick and easy? You know ones, they're super easy to make but make people feel like you've spent all day in the kitchen cooking them up.
    
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  YUM!!!
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  Recipe please? I must have that now! LOL! =)
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  That is SO beautiful! Where can we find the recipe?
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  here's the pic.
  
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  oh yum! perfect splurge!
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  • My FAVORITE splurge dessert... Chocolate mousse cake. LOVE IT!
    
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  we do the rainbow cake twice a year to celebrate the end of the school year, and the beginning. last year, we added rainbow cupcakes to the mix. the key for colors that pop is to use the gel food coloring.
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  Aw, you guys are too sweet!
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  It's not food, It's a work of art!
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  It's amazing, Kaitlin. Your entire blog is :)
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  Wow!
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  Eep - I'm glad you guys like that! I was apprehensive about posting it because I've been bashed before about the food coloring ;)
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  Makes my teeth hurt looking at it, but I bet it is soooo good. It reminds me a lot of the "unBirthday Cake" a local restaurant sells.
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  Love it...so pretty
  about 1 year ago
  
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  Seriously. And while you are there - check out the brilliant video, too!
  about 1 year ago
  
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  My kids would love this...definitely going to try it!
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  Kayla S
  Plus, she has an awesome video that shows how she made it. I watched it like 5 times :)
  about 1 year ago
  
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  I love the rainbow cakes! I may try this for my 30th birthday!
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  Gorgeous!
  about 1 year ago
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  • Want to make something GORGEOUS? Check out Kaitlin's Rainbow Cake! I love it so much!
    http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2009/08/say-it-with-cake.html
    
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  YUM! Thanks for sharing this, Monet!
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  Oh my, that is LOVELY and mouth watering!
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  GORGEOUS!!
  about 1 year ago
  • Monet 3 comments
  • I love making a rustic tart. Take some premade pie dough, fill it with fresh fruit, bake in the oven, and you are set!
    http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com/1/post/2010/11/apple-and-cranberry-galette.html
    
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  Melissa Daams
  my all time favorite is white chocolate raspberry... before that one i didn't like cheesecake. i know, weird huh?
  about 1 year ago
  
  MrsFoxsSweets
  I like to make the mini oreo cheesecakes in the foil cupcake wrappers with the full Oreo as the crust (Martha Stewart Cupcake book)
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  I like cheesecakes with crushed oreo crusts.
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  That looks so yummy TidyMom!
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  i agree Robyn!
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  I've never met a cheesecake that I didn't like!!! :D
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  I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but Peabody's got a chocolate chip cookie dough one I've been dying to try: http://www.culinaryconcoctionsbypeabody.com/2009/03/02/stress-relief/
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  I like chocolate or caramel too!
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  I like plain without fruit too... good old fashioned NY Style cheesecake! I also love this pumpkin swirl cheesecake though :) Pumkin Swirl Cheesecake http://dineanddish.net/2010/11/food-photography-tip-recipe-pumpkin-swirl-cheesecake/
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  caramel on top!
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  Berries, please!
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  And a really good graham cracker crust. I also like dense, creamy cheesecake.
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Plain. I can dress it up with fruit or a sauce if I want or I can just eat it all casual like- plain.
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  something with chocolate or caramel
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  Topped with strawberries!!
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  chocolate chip!
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  Something with just a bit of crunch.
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  Plain. No frills and no fruit.
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  • So many of you said you like to splurge on Cheesecake. I love a good cheesecake but have a hard time making them! Julie's going to give us some tips on how to make a perfect cheesecake, but before that, what's your favorite kind of cheesecake?
    
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  Mom and her best friend used to get together for a day every December and make 10-15 cakes together to give to family and friends. The holidays aren't the same these days without her Dobos Tort.
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  Emily
  It's a cake - very thin layers. My mother used to dip the bottom of a cake pan in the batter and bake each layer separately. Think chocolate buttercream icing spread between each layer (not too much!) and hard caramel on top. Out of this world.
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  I'd be interested in the recipe. Looks fun
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  is that cake or cookies? looks like a pancake actually
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  • My all-time favorite dessert is a Dobos Tort. My mother used to make it every year for Christmas, with nineteen, twenty, sometimes more, layers. Here's a picture from Google. I'll have to find a picture of one of hers. And get the original recipe if I can.
    
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  I get impatient too...when it's time for cheesecake, I want to make it right away!!
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  Thank goodness! I get impatient that must be my prob.
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  Haha, I get impatient, too. The first time I made a cheese cake I messed it up because I didn't let it come to temp. So. Lumpy. Ew!
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  Tell me about it! :)
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  So important! I always get impatient :-)
  about 1 year ago
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    Tip 1: Letting your cream cheese reach room temperature before making the cheesecake will help avoid air bubbles in your cheesecake and ensure even mixing.
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  the big secret is using enough liquid, so it doesn't become like bricks
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  Anti-Supermom
  I forgot how awesome bread pudding is, maybe that my favorite?!
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  Also a nice way to use leftover bread.
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  it took awhile for my girls to try it but once they did word of mouth had them lining up for more!
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  Bread pudding is awesome. It's simple, and very forgiving when it comes to swapping out ingredients. Be creative! And add your favorite libation. That's the best part.
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  I can vouch that this recipe is worth making over and over and over.
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  that looks divine!
  about 1 year ago
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  • for a truly decadent easy dessert that screams americana you can't beat bread puddinghttp://www.morethanamountfull.com/search/label/Bread%20Pudding
    
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  It does! I put it directly below. That way I don't have to worry about water leaking into my batter.
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  I have used water baths, so your saying just putting a pan of water in does the same thing?
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  I didn't know that below the cheesecake worked, too! Thanks for the tip!
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  Amazing results having that water bath or water in the oven with your cheesecake!!!
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  • Tip 2: Place a pan filled with water on the oven shelf below your cheesecake. Adding water to the oven will help prevent your cheesecake from cracking. You can also place your cheesecake in a water bath if you prefer.
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  Abrupt changes in temperature, plus the dryness of the oven can cause cracks. To help prevent them, bake at a lower temperature (300 degrees) and use a water bath.
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  Using room temperature ingredients is also important. Even the eggs should be at room temperature.
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  When using a water bath, you might want to first cloak your pan in foil so no water leaks in.
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  No but I have a question. Can overbaking it cause it to crack because it has set together and become too "dry"?
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  • And last but not least: • Tip 3: DON’T open the oven while the cheese cake is cooking or cooling. As tempting as it may be, opening the door will cause a quick change in temperature which can cause your cheesecake to crack.
    
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  The one I use was a "comfort grip" from wilton and has been discontinued. I've had people tell me they found some on eBay.
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  I just bought a scalloped square cutter from Sweet Baking Supply
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  I want one of those cutters, too. They're so cute!
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  Where can I find that cute scalloped square cookie cutter that I've seen on so many cookie blogs???
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  Here's my go-to recipe for Royal Icing: http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2009/04/royal-icing-101work-for-me-wednesday.html
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  • Before we close out, we have some fabulous cookie and cake decorators in the house. If you have a cookie or cake decorating question, let us know and we'll see if we can answer it. (And by "we" I mean them... I can't decorate a cookie or cake to save my life! :)
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  • Hey everyone! We were scheduled to end at 1:45, but we can keep talking for a few minutes! It seems like there's a lot to say. :)
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  Love that tip, cheryl!! And love University of Cookie!! Such a helpful site..the videos are awesome
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  I'll be checking that out soon, thank you!
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  Love this, Cheryl. So gorgeous.
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  • My favorite tip for rolling out cookie dough for shaped cookies http://www.universityofcookie.com/2010/06/rolling-cookie-dough-video-tutorial.html
    
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  Aw, shucks. Thank you!
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  YOu two ladies along with Amanda from I am baker are my MOst favorite Bloggers!!
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  Love that post!
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  • Here's a post I wrote on decorating with royal icing http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2010/12/cookies-with-royal-icing.html
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  Or make your own: http://bravetart.com/recipes/RainbowSprinkles
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  • I like to keep it simple...buy pretty sprinkles!
    
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  Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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  YYYYYYYYYYEYYYY!!!! Thank you thank you!!!!!!!!! I've never won anything!!!! Thank you all for the wonderful tips and ideas :) I have about 12 bookmarked new pages!!! Big thanks to Kristan Roland who told me about this page!
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  Thanks everyone!! and congrats to the winners!
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  Sorry!!! I meant Love2Create - brain freeze! Congrats though!
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  Hi Erin O! Did you mean Love2Create or Love2Craft?
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  congrats to the winners and thanks to everyone for such a great class!
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  Congrats! =)
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  Congratulations to the winners! Thanks so much for all of the great ideas and links to recipes!!!
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  Congratulations, guys!!!
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  What a great class, congrats to the winners!!
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  Thank you for hosting!
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  What a great class Erin! I'm so glad I was here :-)
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  Thanks everyone! So many great ideas and recipes!!!
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  Thank you. :) I screamed and just scared my dog into the other room.
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  • The class is "officially" ending - but feel free to continue talking! There are a lot of great conversations going on here!!! We'll have a summary of this amazing class posted tomorrow!
    
    Without further ado! The winners of the three ConAgra Foods gift bags are:
    
    Prerna Singh
    Love2Craft
    Dionne Baldwin
    
    Congrats! Please send your mailing address to me at erin.olson@themotherhood.com and we will make sure they get sent right out!
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  LOVE this site! I just made my first batch of decorated cookies last week thanks to their helpful info.
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  University of Cookie is THE BEST!!!
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  Love that blog! Just found it this week and it very helpful!
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  Love University of Cookie! Such a wonderful resource!!!
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  • If you are a VISUAL learner, University of Cookie has all kinds of videos on cookie decorating: http://www.universityofcookie.com/
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  Thanks for chatting with us! Have a great day!
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  • Alright, I'm off ... kids have to go to the dentist (which yes, does crack me up after talking about sweets so much!)
    Anyway, thanks for all the great recipes, tips, tricks, links everyone!! =)
    My the rest of your Wednesday be as sweet as this chat! =)
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  What a fabulous class!!!! Thank you so much everyone!!!!!!!
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  Yes, thank you so much!
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  Thank you for having this talk I learned some good things and got a few good recipes!
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  thank you for having us today!
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  • Thank you all again for participating! I'm going to take some time after the class to read through all of your tips and tricks for sweet treats! It was great chatting with you all.
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  great ideas Dionne
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  Maybe if there is a job you can give each of them and set them up in a little assembly line? It may get hectic but then everyone can have a clean-up task too!
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  yeah, i need to learn to relax. it might be easier with one kid. but i have three! but really - only one that can really help... and the other just sort of gets in the way. One is 5 the other is 2.
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  Yes, go ahead and pull all of your materials out and put them on a cookie sheet. Cover it with a cloth and then surprise them with getting to help you. Pick a few recipes that are hands on, like rolling the dough or adding the ingredients into the bowl, helping you measure, etc.
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  I let my son mix cookie batter, or just give him a bowl and a spoon to play with. Banana bread would also be an easy option, as would decorating cookies, because then they can't mess up.
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  I have the same trouble - the only thing I can suggest is to remember that it's just time you're spending together. Even if it doesn't turn out perfectly, it was still a fun process. Easier said than done, but definitely trure!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Surprisingly things usually turned out way better than expected.
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  Dionne Baldwin
  I started out with easy things like that with my daughter. Then I just had to set aside those times with her as "learning and making memories" time. It's messy and imperfect but once I relaxed it was such a blast.
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  • Melissa Daams 8 comments
  • well. here is my question. i cook as an outlet - like it's my "me time" and i want to include the kiddos but I get kind of impatient with them. So I need really easy goodies to bake with them. So far I've done just boxed mixes where you just add water. Or i let them roll up the cookie balls if we do cookies. but other than that - i don't really know how to include them without my "just want everything to turn out right - right now" attitude to get in the way. any suggestions?
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  Well, Kristan gave me so wonderful advice that made it much easier!!
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  Cheryl, I was reading this the other day! SO gorgeous. I think I'm going to do this for my daughter's birthday. Great links in the post too!
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  • TidyMom 2 comments
  • I just decorated my first cake and have some helpful tips in the post http://tidymom.net/2011/how-to-decorate-birthday-cake-with-butter-cream/
    
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  Emily
  Oh, that is just so beautiful!!!!!!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Do you have a rolled fondant recipe?
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  • J McGlinn 2 comments
  • Instead of royal icing (which I love) try decorating cutout cookies with rolled fondant.
    
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  Cooper
  thank you - pure wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!
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  Melissa Daams
  wow... that was over fast.
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  Chef Dennis
  Thank you Julie!!
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  Kaitlin
  Thank you for all of this! It was so fun!
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  J McGlinn
  Thanks so much! My baby's crying too!
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  Thanks Julie!!! This was so fun.
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  • Thanks so much everyone for joining in and making the class great!
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  • A cranky baby , so i will catch up reading all the posts later today :)
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  • Baby's crying. Thanks so much for sharing such great ideas!
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  Thanks for coming over, Colleen!!
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  • Thanks for the great time and ideas everyone.
    
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  • I'm outtie everyone!! Thanks so much for everything, I had a blast!! Nice talking with you all and I hope to chat again soon!!
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  Thanks for participating!
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  • Signing off. Thanks everyone! Great tips.
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  Bye Kim!
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  • Have a great afternoon all.... time for carpool!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Oh no kidding...I'd love to go and make some right now! But I can't even frost a cupcake with a pastry bag and have it turn out even close to photogenic!
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  Love2Create
  heheh i know....but just once id like to make my cookies look as great as Tidy Moms!!
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  Dionne Baldwin
  Me too I'm so excited! I hope you have a good day! (I do very simple so I can't get all upset when mine don't turn out pretty! LOL!)
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  Love2Create
  mmmm cut out cookies sound good....i get disappointed when my decorations dont look like i want them too!! :( Good luck! and happy baking! Cant wait for our gift bags :)
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  Dionne Baldwin
  I really want to bake a cheesecake but I'm torn between that and sour cream cut out cookies. :)
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  Love2Create
  So what are you going to back after all those yummy ideas!?
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  • Dionne Baldwin 6 comments
  • Now I have a sweet tooth.
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  • Ok, off to my Grandparent's place. Thanks so much for a fun chat, you guys!
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