Annie Overboe
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Avocado replaces butter in guiltless browniesApr 09, 2013 9:00 am - Today everyone wants a piece of the baking pie, so to speak; with bloggers to celebrity chefs coming up with recipes for everything from decadent treats and those boasti...
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Homemade granola, Greek yogurt build a grand parfaitMar 18, 2013 10:00 am - Contrary to what people might presume about pastry chefs, not all of us have an insatiable sweet tooth. Not that I don't enjoy a slice of rich, creamy cheesecake now and...
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Homemade vanilla extract adds intensity to home-baked treatsFeb 20, 2013 4:00 am - Great vanilla extract holds the power to elevate ordinary food from boring to bold. For my signature gift cookies, for example, I invest in pricey Madagascar Bourbon van...
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Baking secrets: Crafting your culinary legacyDec 03, 2012 1:00 pm - For me, the holiday season centers on baking and gifting my signature cookies to family and friends. I have been fortunate to learn the baking craft from my grandmother,...
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Rustic galette embodies Thanksgiving spiritNov 19, 2012 7:00 am - When I first began baking for Thanksgiving I looked to expand my dessert repertoire by diving into food publications, searching for show-stopping recipes that would dazz...
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Pumpkin ale makes quick bread more savoryOct 29, 2012 12:00 pm - Pumpkin can bring more to the fall dessert table than a standard custard pie or overly sweet cake, yet most bakers view this humble squash as a non-contender in the ingr...
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Baking secrets: Butter makes frosting betterSep 17, 2012 11:00 pm - This summer I created a tiered cake for my niece's wedding in Ohio. Studded with fresh strawberries, the simple butter cake adorned with white chocolate roses mirrored t...
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Warming up to ice cream piesJul 23, 2012 11:00 am - Today you'll find me at the DuPage County fairgrounds in Wheaton judging the annual foods competitions. The exhibits showcase local culinary talents ranging from first-t...
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Strawberries get dressed up for summer partiesJun 14, 2012 6:00 am - Chances are you have an fancy party or wedding shower on your busy summer schedule. These gatherings call for desserts with an elegant flair yet still bursting with fres...
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Flavor not lacking in chocolaty vegan cakeMay 21, 2012 10:00 am - With Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, it's time to start planning for outdoor get-togethers. Today's parties call for extra attention to food details as guests bring...