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Gooey Butter Cake

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This is an easy, classic cake from the 1960’s. I refer to it as a Mid-Century Modern cake being that it lacks embellishment. It’s a buttery, cake crust that’s topped with a rich cream cheese layer – kind of a … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Cookies

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Tina Garceau

These cream cheese cookies are melt in your mouth soft, with a nice tanginess from the cream cheese. They’re easy to put together and you finish them off with a light dusting of confectioners sugar once they’re baked.

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Peach Blueberry Cake

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Tina Garceau

I finally found peaches over the weekend that were perfectly ripe! I’ve been wanting to make this cake for a while – and it’s delicious. A moist cake made with sour cream, slices of peaches, and fresh blueberries – so … Continue reading →

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Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This is a terrific snacking cake, a simple, moist cake, studded with mini chocolate chips, and a light glaze on top. Great with your morning coffee or a lunchbox snack.

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Strawberry Tart

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Tina Garceau

As I wrote in my Mocha Fudge Cake post a few weeks ago, I sang my praises for The Frog Commissary Cookbook. One of the desserts I mentioned in that post was their recipe for the Strawberry Heart Tarts – … Continue reading →

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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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