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Cake
Asked by S. from Dallas
on April 9, 2006
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My son is to have his 1st Birthday in May. Where is a good but inexpensive place to buy a cake or anyone bakes cakes.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
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- Hi! I got my daughter's first birthday cake at Costco. It was delicious and not expensive at ALL. Hope this helps! J.
- I have started baking cakes recently. I have taken all the Wilton cake classes, and I am finishing up the last three this month. Are you looking for a character cake...
- For my daughter's 1st B-day I used a lady who bakes cakes who was referred to me on this site. Her name is Tanya and her email is ____@____.com She has pictures of h...
Break Christmas Tradition??
Asked by M.C. from Honolulu
on August 13, 2009
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Hi Moms
Every year since I can remember, I bake Christmas cookies. (lots and lots of them, all different kinds!) I have had fun with my kids keeping this tradition, p...
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- Hi Mary Beth, In don't think you need to break your Christmas Tradition, I am sure your thoughtfulness, is very much appreciated every year, and think how you make peo...
- Its only 1 time a year... if you can stand it, just enjoy it as you usually do... traditionally. You said your healthy kick was adopted s-l-o-w-l-y... so don't expect...
- Mary Beth, I agree with most of the other posts - make your cookies, enjoy the time with your family and friends, it's once a year! However, if you REALLY feel g...
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Asked by T.G. from Dallas
on July 27, 2009
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Looking for suggestions for decorated sugar cookies. I'm planning on contacting Celebrity Bakery, Tart, and Stein's so any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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- I love Cookie Bouquet (or Cookies by Design is their name now). I think they are the cutest and taste the best!
- I was looking for decorated sugar cookies for my son's 1st birthday and called lots of places. The most affordable and smallest minimum order was Central Market. They ...
- I'm a SAHM who has a business here on Mamasource. You can see my portfolio of cakes and cookies at www.YummyCakesByRobyn.shutterfly.com. I would love to help you out i...
Flat Cookies?!
Asked by S.A. from Honolulu
on December 13, 2008
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Ok, so I've never been a good cook, but I always thought ANYONE could make a simple batch of cookies. I've made lot of cookies before (back when I lived in Canada) and...
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- I am not a great cook, but according to anyone who has ever had my chocolate chip cookies, they are the best in the world. And I love sharing my "secrets" because it ...
- The only think I can think of is that you need mix ingredients differently at different altitudes. I remember when we would spend vacations in Lake Tahoe that we would...
- its the butter. make sure its not too soft. Try rolling the dough in little balls and then into flour. Make sure to dust off most of the excess.
Sunblock on Newborns??
Asked by R.A. from Chicago
on July 6, 2009
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I just talked with dr. office and they say I cannot use sunblock on my 2month old until she is 6 months old...They suggested dressing her in long sleeve onsies..hello,...
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- My son is 2 months old too and I thought the same thing. We are going to Florida to visit my in-laws this week, so the sun is almost unavoidable. I bought an extra s...
- Of course it sounds horrible to put your child in long sleeves in this weather! However...my daughter was also very young during the summer. I just kept her very well ...
- We used sunscreen on our son before 6 months, but 2 months is very, very early. I would definitely go to whole foods and buy sunblock for children there. It's very gen...
How to Bake a Turkey
Asked by K.O. from Evansville
on November 22, 2006
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Alright, I am hoping someone out there can tell me step by step how to bake a turket. It is 5 and I just bougth the turkey. I put it in the sink with hot water to st...
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- Ok, first, TAKE THE TURKEY OUT OF THE HOT WATER IMMEDIATELY! You NEVER defrost meat in hot water, only in cold. You're setting yourself and your family up for some s...
- I know I'm no help on baking it but I hope you and your family are OK. Like the poster before said, you can never thaw a turkey in hot water. Salmonella and botulism...
- I bake my turkeys (thawed) at 20 min. per lb. wrapped in aluminum foil until the last 20 minutes so the skin will get brown. I also thaw my turkey for about 2 days in ...
Why Are My Cakes Turning Out Flat
Asked by T.S. from Minneapolis
on October 20, 2006
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I have tried twice now to make a marble cake in 2 round pans and I can't get the layers more than 1/2 inch thick. Thought it was the recipe..tried a different one.......
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- I had the same thing happen with a bunch of batches of cookies I made for the holidays last year. Turned out my baking soda was too old. Once I bought a new box things...
- Hi T. - I would definately try different baking soda & baking powder. Also, I know when I use "Pam" or similar products to grease my pans, my baked goods seem to b...
- you can definetly have bad baking soda/powder!!! Just go out and buy some new stuff.... It will help alot...
Need Idea for Packaging Cookies!!
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on January 8, 2007
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I'm baking some cookies for the guys up at my fiance's work and I don't want to take them up there in boring ol plastic wrap. Do any of you have any cute ideas on what...
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- A., I had the cheapest and adorable way to package cookies. I wrapped the cookies in plastic wrap and then wrapped it in pretty tissue paper and pretty ribbon. Th...
- The Container Store has cute ideas - the have boxes that look like Chinese take-out containers. They also might have small celophane bags that you can tie up with rib...
- A., If you have time, go to Michaels and looks in the cookie/cookie decorating section. Wilton's make little cookie bags that you can put your cookies in and then ge...
Chocolate Cake or Other Cake Recipes for a Son Who Has: Milk, Egg,wheat Allergy
Asked by M.M. from Pittsburgh
on June 26, 2009
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Hi everyone,
My son was diagnosed with all of the above allergies as well as shrimp and sesame seeds. He's almost 19 months and although I've become really good at f...
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- There is a great book called "Special Diets for Special Kids" written by Lisa Lewis, Phd. It has over 150 recipes dealing with special diets. A ton of chocolate...
- My son was born with a milk and soy allergy, that luckily he grew out of and is now just an intolerence. But when he did have these allergies, I used a brand called ...
- Wow, that is a difficult set of allergies to deal with! Have you looked at the Cherry Brook Kitchen products? I have tried the cake mix and brownie mix that is dairy...
Cookie Recipe
Asked by H.L. from Austin
on October 26, 2008
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Hi moms,
I am hoping there are moms out there who make great cookies.
I got this cookie press thingie for my wedding that I've never used. You can press out some ne...
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- Check out the peanut butter cookie recipe on the back of a butter crisco can...it's phenominal!!!
- Try these: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cookie-Press-Shortbread/Detail.aspx http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,cookie_press_cookies,FF.html http://www.razz...
- Betty Crocker Cookbook has a spritz cookie recipe that works great in a press. Have you opened the box? The manufacturer usually includes recipes.
