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Blueberry Kuchen

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Tina Garceau

Blueberry Kuchen is a style of coffee cake, Kuchen being the German word for cake. The foundation is a springy cake, with juicy blueberries, and a simple crumb topping made of flour, sugar, and butter. It’s easy to make and … Continue reading →

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Mocha Fudge Cake

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Tina Garceau

Recently, a reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer put up a post on social media about the legacy of The Frog Commissary Cookbook and the people who continue to use the book. That would be me! The Frog Commissary Cookbook was … Continue reading →

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Crazy Crust Blueberry Pie

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This is a pie, minus the typical roll out crust. You basically make something similar to a pancake batter, pour it into a pan, and spoon the cooked blueberries in the center. Perfect for when you’re craving a fruit dessert … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pie

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Tina Garceau

I made this pie on Sunday morning using ingredients I already had in my pantry, everyone likes chocolate pie. Because it requires you to whisk the filling constantly for about 20 minutes – I considered that my workout – so, … Continue reading →

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Cherry Muffins

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This weekend at the market, it would seem that the spotlight was on gorgeous cherries. I splurged on three pounds for snacking and muffins. These muffins are moist with rich flavor, and studded with big, juicy cherries!

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Kitchen Aid Pie Crust

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Tina Garceau

I’ve made many pie crusts by hand, pastry blender, and with my Cuisinart, until just recently when I discovered you can also use a Kitchen Aid stand mixer! Proving all roads lead to Rome. The advantage to using the paddle … Continue reading →

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Lemon Chess Pie

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Tina Garceau

Lemon Chess Pie is a Southern American classic based on 19th century English custard pies. However, this pie came from the need for desserts that could be made with basic pantry staples like sugar, butter, eggs, and lemons. Because of … Continue reading →

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Quick Kneadless Bread

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Tina Garceau

Years ago, I did a post about no knead bread – mix up the ingredients in a large bowl, cover and let it rise for 12 to 18 hours. It was basically a do-the-night-before recipe. But what if you forgot … Continue reading →

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Mixed Berry Galette

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Tina Garceau

The berries were gorgeous at the market this weekend – bright red strawberries, blueberries the size of marbles, and the raspberries were a bargain at a dollar for a half pint! Because of time constraints, I thought a galette was … Continue reading →

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