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My mom was one of those people who had a great group of girlfriends wherever we lived. There were always parties and get-togethers and celebrations. Her[...]

Here's the dill, pickle. Cake decorating is not one of my gifts. Case in point, this R2D2 cake . So, when I had the chance to try the Cricut Cake Mini , I[...]

* Please sing along to the tune of " It's My Party ." * Have you ever made yourself a birthday cake? After reading The Pastry Queen , I decided that this[...]

Key Lime Tartlets Shells: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Filling: 1/4 cup cornstarch 5 egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk Pinch[...]

1 c. Butter 2 c. Sugar 4 x Large eggs 3 c. Sifted cake flour 4 tsp Baking pwdr 1 tsp Salt , or possibly more 1 c. Lowfat milk 1 x -(up to) 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla[...]

1 c. sugar 1 tsp corn syrup 1/4 c. water 1/2 c. whipping cream     Pastry Cream 2 c. lowfat milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 8 x egg yolk 1/4 c. sugar 4 Tbsp.[...]