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Ginger Ale Snack Cake

Not sure what I did right the other morning when temperatures were single digits, wind chill factors made it seem like –15 degrees but when I jogged around the college with the dogs, I stayed warm. I even contemplated doing my interval workout up and down the strip in front of the school. It didn’t take long before I came to my senses and realized the icy patches and wind gusts would put a slight crimp in my intended speed workout. The treadmill and I made friends once again as I put in 6 x 800’s with 400 recoveries and [...]

By Joanne|2014-01-08T15:34:40-05:00January 8, 2014|Baking|1 Comment

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Strawberry & Cream Cake

This week’s recipe from our book A Taste of Utica is posted by Mikki and dedicated to Don the Menace. I’m not sure who Don is nor why he is a menace, maybe because he had his fingers in the batter while Mikki was trying to bake the cake. Makes 1 9” Double Layer cake to serve 10 – 12 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries 2 cups sugar 6 TBS butter, room temperature 3 oz pkg of strawberry flavored gelatin (*I used this but think it made the texture …funny?! – besides, if you’re vegetarian, don’t use regular gelatin) 3 [...]

By Joanne|2013-02-24T15:29:32-05:00February 24, 2013|Taste of Utica|1 Comment

SkinnyMs Grandma’s Applesauce Spice Cake

Tis the season of the Apple! Here are some “did you knows” about apples… Did you know, apples help to build muscle due to the abundance of vitamins and minerals, essential nutrients present in the delicious fruit. Did you know, apples contain fiber and flavonoids to help fight cancers. Did you know, apples have antioxidants that help to keep your skin young and healthy. Did you know, apples contain Vitamins C, K, and B6 and these vitamins are immune system boosters which help you feel good and energetic. Did you know, that due to the fiber content, the apple helps [...]

By Joanne|2012-09-25T19:48:48-04:00September 25, 2012|Baking, Health and Nutrition|5 Comments

Chocolate with Francois: Chocolate Pudding Cake

This month Peggy of Pantry Revisited chose the recipe from Chocolate with Francois. A good FANTASTIC pick. I knew Peggy wouldn’t opt for one of Francois 2 week sweat inducing recipes. Believe me! They’re in that book! He’s amazing! And because I knew it was going to be one of the more basic recipes, I was really looking forward to this interesting cake. It WAS easy and I STILL messed it up. But… my screw up was a success! Visit Peggy’s site for the original recipe. If however, you want the “screw” up version…read on. Makes 1 9” layer cake [...]

By Joanne|2011-03-31T19:36:41-04:00March 31, 2011|Chocolate|6 Comments