From the monthly archives:

July 2008

Mocha Rum Cake

July 31, 2008

So sneaky!  This cake is nothing but sneaky.   It may not have the looks of a world class chocolate cake, but please don’t underestimate me when I tell you that this is one of the best chocolate cakes I’ve ever experiences. If this chocolate cake were your blind date, you might think to yourself, [...]

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Citrus Sables

July 26, 2008

My week- ridiculous. My best, most darling friend has decided to move from Los Angeles to some strange state called…. Florida?  It’s wonderful for her.  I’m just heartbroken that I won’t have her around to watch me bake and drink wine and talk for hours and hours. I can get over that heartbreak thanks to [...]

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Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

July 23, 2008

A warning about this ice cream- don’t make it if you’re not prepared to eat the entire batch in one sitting and feel sick afterwards. Don’t do it. Don’t even think about making this ice cream if you think this is the kind of dessert that sits in the freezer waiting for after dinner, or [...]

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Joy the Baker Loves

July 20, 2008

I swear, if my head weren’t attached to my shoulders, I would have certainly misplaced it this weekend.  I don’t know what’s gotten into me, but I just can’t seem to follow a straight lines these days. Somehow, I did manage a coherent 45 minutes to bang out these incredible Sour Cream Scones.  Easy, soft [...]

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Quick and Easy Cinnamon Rolls- or not.

July 17, 2008

I was trying to cheat.  I was trying to take a short cut and it bit me in the butt.  Now, here I am with my tail between my legs, and big puppy dog eyes. I’m a great baker.  Every great baker has their weak spots.  Mine happens to be cinnamon rolls.  Nevermind that I [...]

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Raspberry Almond Bread

July 15, 2008

I never thought I’d hear myself say this, but- enough with the chocolate chip cookies! I will admit that for one brief moment, I thought about throwing a handful of chocolate chips into this darling quick bread. I slowly released my death grip from the chip bag, and thought better of it. This quick bread [...]

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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Debate- Fourth and Final Edition

July 13, 2008

If I could have a phone conversation with the New York Times Dining and Wine (as though NYTimes were a casual friend/maybe date), it would go a little something like this: NYTimes:  (after 4 rings) Hello? Joy:  Hey!  Oh, I didn’t think you were going to pick up.  I was expecting to leave a message. [...]

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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Debate Part 3

July 12, 2008

Remember, this is all in the interest of science. This chocolate chop cookie experiment has nothing to do with how delicious warm cookies are, or how I like picking at cookie dough from the fridge. Ok, who am I kidding? This experiment is solely about how much I love cookies, whether the dough has been [...]

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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Debate Part 2

July 11, 2008

We’re talking cookies, and we’re not done yet. We’re a long way from done in fact, so settle in! In the first installment we discussed creamed versus melted butter. Thank you for all your comments. I looks like the melted butter and bread flour combination creates a very high, chewy and almost caramelish cookie. These [...]

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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Debate Part 1

July 8, 2008

Thank you to the many-many-many of you who took the time to talk me through my heartache.  I can’t even begin to tell you how special your insight and comments are.  Really.  I read every single word and I am endlessly touched by your openness and honesty.  You’ve all touched my heart and it has [...]

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Down to my last Egg

July 6, 2008

What do you do when you’re down to your last egg?  Either cry about it or make Chocolate Pudding with Almond Whipped Cream.  In my case, I did both. I know this is only a food blog, but I’m sure you all won’t mind if I get something off my chest.  I’m sad.  I’m puffy [...]

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Cupcakes as Far as the eye can see

July 2, 2008

I feel like I’ve had cupcakes coming out of my ears lately.  I probably have.  But there are worse things, right? Friends… we need to talk.  It’s about me, and how I need a vacation.  And how I’m actually taking a small vacation, making my July 4th weekend extra long and glorious.  There will be [...]

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