Wow! With this post I’ve officially been a member of the Daring Bakers for a year. I joined last year in late July, which meant my first challenge was Eclairs for August 2008. Time sure does fly! The July Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Nicole at Sweet Tooth. She chose Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Cookies […]
After missing last month’s lovely challenge of Strudel because we were moving, I knew I’d have to get this month’s challenge done. The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired […]
Cheesequake? cheeeesequaaaaake. Mmm, cheesequake. It’s Daring Bakers time again! The April 2009 challenge is hosted by Jenny from Jenny Bakes. She has chosen Abbey’s Infamous Cheesecake as the challenge. I took one look at the challenge and knew I’d have to join the ranks of the alternative bakers this month. Some months I’m able to […]
I know what you’re thinking. Lasagne? Is that really baking? What happened to the cakes, pies, pastries and breads? Yeah, I was as surprised as you probably are when I read what we’d be making this month. The March 2009 challenge is hosted by Mary of Beans and Caviar, Melinda of Melbourne Larder and Enza […]
Mmm, chocolate. For February, Daring Bakers hosts were Wendy at wmpesblog and Dharm at Dad – Baker and Chef. In keeping with the theme of Valentine’s day, this month’s challenge was to make a Chocolate Valentino, and pair it with some sort of ice cream of our choosing. What’s a valentino, you might ask? Well, […]