Annie Overboe
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Baking Secrets goes healthy for Fittest LoserMar 01, 2016 5:00 am - Three years ago I set out to craft a morning protein shake that would easily carry the weight of a substantial meal. That's important, as I learned our bodies don't keep...
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Fittest Loser introductions: A food columnist's secrets revealedFeb 28, 2016 5:12 am - Why would a pastry chef and Baking Secrets columnist for the Daily Herald jump at the opportunity to be part of the 2016 Fittest Loser Challenge? For almost 16 years, I...
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Holiday classics made easy with a few baking basicsDec 16, 2015 5:00 am - It's the season to savor and enjoy the enticing aroma of home baked cookies wafting throughout the house. This year I dusted off a vintage gingerbread recipe that boasts...
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A guide to crafting the perfect cookieSep 22, 2015 6:00 am - Last month marked my 15th anniversary of writing for the Baking Secrets Column. Over the years I've rolled pie crust, frosted cupcakes, baked gluten-free bars, stirred s...
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Research leads to some tasty gluten-free ingredientsJul 01, 2015 6:00 am - A wrist fracture early this spring kept me sidelined from my oven for a few months. With the kitchen off limits, this offered an opportunity for me to delve more deeply ...
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Baking secrets: Gluten-free blondies not bland on the taste budsMar 17, 2015 6:00 am - Few recipe makeovers present the level of culinary challenge that comes with gluten-free baking. Flours are the building blocks of baking and gluten is the protein that ...
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Baking secrets: Simple dessert, beautiful plating will wow your valentineFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - The secret behind a great Valentine's Day dessert doesn't call for pastry chef level-skills, complicated preparation or exotic ingredients. Rather, it's about partnering...
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Get to the heart of Italian baking with focacciaJan 20, 2015 4:30 am - Editor's note: Annie Overboe is taking some time off. This column originally appeared in January 29, 2003. Look closely into the world of breads and you will understand...
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Baking secrets: Coffee cake rises to any festive occasionDec 17, 2014 5:00 am - • Editor's note: Annie Overboe had a death in the family and regrets not being able to provide a holiday baking column. This column and recipe is a favorite of mine from...
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Baking secrets: Dark brown sugar, bold spices make pumpkin pie greatNov 18, 2014 5:00 am - When it comes to Thanksgiving, the dessert spotlight traditionally shines on homemade pies. Before fear of a crust disaster takes hold, I offer novice bakers and seasone...