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Baking Class – Weeks 3 & 4
Things have been a little hectic around here between work, Project Sunshine volunteering and baking class. I’ve had such a blast the past couple weeks and here’s a little catch up summary: Week 3 of...
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Baking School – Week 5
Well it was another successful baking class this week! We made a whole new batch of puff pastry, baked a Napoleon and a Fruit Tart from the Puff Pastry we made last week and we finally got to ice our...
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Apple Raspberry Turnovers
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe, so as promised I’ll share with you one of my favorites! Apple Raspberry Turnovers are the first pastry I ever baked where I experimented with puff pastry....
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Baking School: Weeks 6, 7 & 8
I know, I’ve been slacking on my Baking School updates, there’s been a lot going on the past couple days/weeks: Lots of friend’s birthdays, two of my best friends from college bought a house and...
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Chocolate Chip Muffins
This past Saturday in baking class, if you remember from Baking School – Weeks 6,7 & 8, we made these blueberry muffins that were to die for! Of course, being the chocolate lover that I am, I went...
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Happy Birthday Steve!
We all know from Lynsey’s Birthday how much I LOVE birthdays, so don’t worry I won’t go there again! This one though is a little different. One of my best friends, Cora, approached me a couple of...
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday (birthdays come as a very close second)! It is the one holiday where all of my family comes together and we eat all day, drink all day and have an overall...
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Happy Birthday Cora!
Yup, another fabulous birthday to celebrate! Cora has become one of my best friends in the city. The funny part of our relationship is that after 4 years of attending the same college we met out one...
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Chocolate & Butter Croissants
Croissants are one of my favorite morning pastries. They’re flaky, savory and delicious and I’m shocked I haven’t made them before now. This past week in baking school was pretty hectic. The plan was...
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Banana Nut Muffins
I know… It’s been way too long since you’ve seen a Kristin’s Cravings post. Let’s chalk it up to a summer full of beaches, concerts, casinos, comedy shows, ferry rides, NYC adventures, a trip to Napa...
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Everyone Needs a Little Fun!
Funfetti Cupcakes! What better excuse to bake than a BIRTHDAY! Somehow I think I missed the funfetti train growing up. Either that, or I was so consumed with eating all of the chocolate around me, that...
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A Flashback for Friday
Lately I’ve been reminiscing about my time during baking classes at the French Culinary institute in Manhattan, NYC (Now known as International Culinary Center (ICC)). I took 1 semester long class over...
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Third Times a Charm!
Chocolate Macarons Salted Caramel & Chocolate Ganache Filling These little suckers are definitely one of the hardest treats I’ve made in a while. 1st attempt ended with hollow shells, but they...
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New York Style
Classic Strawberry Cheesecake I’m going to come right out and be up front here… I don’t like Cheesecake. I know, general statement. I’ve only tried a couple different kinds. Typically, my goal when I...
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On The Healthier Side… Kinda
Banana Chocolate Chip Blondies I wanted to try a little something different this week than what I would typically call a “go to” for a relaxing night of baking. I was originally drawn to this recipe...
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A Delicious Duo
Peanut Butter Blossoms If you ask me, there’s nothing more delicious than the pairing of chocolate and peanut butter. I was looking for something quick and simple to bring to a family party this past...
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A Special Day!
A Very Special “Thank You’ for a Very Special Day! Bridal Shower Last weekend my amazing Mom put together a BEAUTIFUL Bridal Shower for me at Valbella Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Besides gathering...
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Manhattan in the Fall
The Best Time of Year Fall is hands down my favorite time of year in the City. It’s nice enough to sit outside in a cozy sweater with a glass of wine without the heat of summer on the pounding on the...
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How To Carve A Chicken
Growing up, Thanksgiving was by far my favorite holiday. It was the one BIG holiday where my whole family got together, ate a feast, napped, watched football and played our annual Monopoly game! Just...
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Best Day (Weekend) of My Life
A month ago today I married my best friend! It’s still a bit strange to call myself Mrs. Pfeifer, let alone someone’s wife! It’s been such a wonderful ride and while I’m thrilled that the planning was...
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