Soup Sticks with Sopa de Elote (Mexican Corn Soup) — by The Backyard Baker on

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Soup Sticks or Bread Sticks have been on my mind for a long time now. Every time we are out for dinner and the bread basket is served with f...

Toasted Almonds & Cinnamon Cake — by The Backyard Baker on

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I spent a lazy Sunday at my parents place, or so I wished I would, but Ma was in her 'Sunday Baking Mode' absolutely enthusiastic an...

My First Daring Cooks Challenge Aug. '11 - Appam & Chicken Stew — by The Backyard Baker on

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This month I enrolled into the   The Daring Kitchen  community and got my approvals for the Daring Cooks. I'm all excited to be a part o...

Peach & Apricot Swiss Rolls Anyone? — by The Backyard Baker on

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My mid-week craving for a dessert drove me to some experimentation. I wanted to bake, but something that would satisfy my sweet tooth, would...

My First Dry Yeast Bread Loaf... — by The Backyard Baker on

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Ever since I started baking bread (read - bread loaf, garlic loaf, dinner rolls) I've always worked with Fresh Baker's Yeast. I wa...