Annie Overboe
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Baking Secrets: Annie scares up a monster of a cookieOct 14, 2014 6:00 am - I love parties, and Halloween, more than any other holiday, provides a “sky's-the-limit” opportunity for me to showcase my creative talents. For me and other bakers the ...
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Baking Secrets: Know when to hold the line on sugarSep 16, 2014 5:45 am - Attending events like the DuPage County Fair, offers me an opportunity to gauge what really happens in home kitchens. Start talking about food and people feel comfortabl...
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Baking secrets: Add a touch of whimsy to your fresh and festive summer mealsAug 13, 2014 5:45 am - Seasonal. Fresh. Festive. Wanting to step away from baked good this summer, I adopted that mantra as I prepared for my recent culinary demonstrations at the Du Page Coun...
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Baking secrets: Don't overcomplicate competition cookiesJul 17, 2014 6:00 am - Annie Overboe is taking some time off. This column originally appeared in July 2009. By Annie Overboe I'll be judging culinary entries at the DuPage County Fair in ...
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Caramely, nutty frosting tops Dad's Day cakeJun 11, 2014 5:30 am - Editor's note: Annie Overboe is taking some time off. This column originally appeared on June 13, 2001. They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Af...
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Baking secrets: Olive oil, orange juice help lighten up poundcakeMay 13, 2014 5:30 am - Aside from the great weather, the thing I miss most about living in southern California is strawberry season. May on the west coast brings fresh berry festivals and the ...
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Baking secrets: Exploring the 'whys' behind gluten sensitivityApr 15, 2014 2:00 pm - Over the last year I have attended a handful of shows, conventions and expos featuring gluten-free and allergen-free foods. By far, the bulk of vendors and presenters fe...
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Baking secrets: Reducing sugar doesn't diminish cookie's appealMar 10, 2014 2:00 pm - During a recent lunch outing the conversation turned to desserts. I asked the other guests: "What makes a great cookie?" Simple enough question, right? But I asked them ...
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Baking Secrets: Dark cocoa powder holds key to decadent browniesFeb 10, 2014 3:30 pm - Chocolate desserts have come a long way since I first tried my hand baking from-scratch brownies in the early 1970s. That original recipe relied upon a few tablespoons o...
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Baking secrets: Creating new traditions with briocheJan 21, 2014 5:06 am - When I worked at Bread Alone Bakery and Cafe, nestled in upstate New York, we crafted wonderful brioche loaves. Baked dark and flavorful, this bread owes its signature t...