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Baking 8 doz pecan sandies for…

Baking 8 doz pecan sandies for a Christmas cookie exchange. Wish I could do something more exotic, but tasty will do.

Making French Breakfast Puffs …

Making French Breakfast Puffs for my kids’ breakfast. My mom made them for me when I was a child, now it’s MY turn to treat!

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http://twitpic.com/qr10 – “I never eat Dec. Snow….it’s not ripe!”. Charlie catching snowflakes…..a delicacy ANY time!

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http://twitpic.com/q8ez – Chocolate decadence night with the g-friends: Nutella fondue & homemade hot chocolate. Mmmmm!

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http://twitpic.com/q8ez – Chocolate decadence night with the g-friends: Nutella fondue & homemade hot chocolate. Mmmmm!

Making pumpkin cheesecake w/ p…

Making pumpkin cheesecake w/ pecan streusel topping and a chocolate pecan tart for Thanksgiving. Yum!

Getting ready to watch “A Char…

Getting ready to watch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” with my kids. Haven’t seen it since I was a child. Hope it’s as good as I remember!

Tried a Cooking Light recipe f…

Tried a Cooking Light recipe for Hot Chocoate Fudge Cakes from Dec. issue. Delicious! You would never know it was “light”–very rich!

Making “Election Cupcakes” fro…

Making “Election Cupcakes” from the Cake Mix Dr. For Election Day happy hour. Here’s hoping my guy wins!

Can I reduce the amount of salt in a recipe without affecting how it bakes?

Sandra asks: What purpose does salt play in quick breads and muffins?  If we are watching our sodium, can I safely eliminate it or reduce it?

Baking SOS says: Salt, when used in quick breads and muffins (as well as in most pastries), serves only as a flavor enhancer.  It has no effect on how the product bakes.  So if you are trying to reduce sodium in your diet, you can safely eliminate or reduce the amount of salt in your recipe.