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Table of Commercial Pies at the APC National Pie Championships Photo 1 (c) by Carroll Pellegrinelli

I had the joyous occasion to be a judge at the Crisco American Pie Council Pie Championships in Orlando, Florida last year. I get to be a judge again this week. Here are my photos from last year and I'll blog this years' photos later this week.

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Almost Wordless Wednesday - Tres Leche Cake

Wednesday May 2, 2012

Tres Leche Cake Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli
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You don't have to be celebrating Cinco de Mayo to eat this cake. Of course, if you are invited to a Mexican-themed party, this Tres Leche Cake will make the perfect dessert.

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Photo © Carroll Pellegrinelli

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Monday April 30, 2012
Mexican Wedding CookiesEven before I ever heard of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, I've always craved Mexican food this time of year. I guess it's the warm weather that causes chips, dips, Margaritas and sizzling meat to call my name. Of course, you can't eat those foods without having dessert afterwards.

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Photo © Carroll Pellegrinelli

Homemade Lemon Curd

Thursday April 26, 2012

2012 Photo by Carroll PellegrinelliI just couldn't help myself. Sam's Club had a really good price on a bag of lemons. All I could see, and taste, when I looked at that bag of lemons was Homemade Lemon Curd. The last time I made it, all my daughter could say was: "I could just eat this with a spoon."
Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe
Make Angel Food Cake with all those leftover egg whites.

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Photo © Carroll Pellegrinelli

Almost Wordless Wednesday - Cranberry Lemon Baklava Tarts

Wednesday April 25, 2012


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You know when your looking for a light dessert to go with a heavy meal? Well, this could be just the ticket. Make this recipe for Cranberry Lemon Baklava Tarts and you won't be too full to enjoy it.

Thanks to Athens Foods for sharing this recipe.

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