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About sparecake

My name's Corinne, and I like cake, cookies, and chocolate! Also, non-c-things such as ponies, Star Trek, and biking. I write a food blog and a blog about life, wide open spaces, and museum work. Nice to meet you!

Gluten Free (Baked) Donuts

Posted on April 11, 2016 by sparecake

These are some fairly plain, but tasty, donuts. At least until you top them, at which point they can become pretty fun! They definitely went over well with the friends whose house I brought them to! I just got my … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free, Vegan, Double Chocolate Craisin Cookies

Posted on April 6, 2016 by sparecake

My friend Mary Kate was in town (aka 4 hours away in Denver, which is as close as anyone ever has any reason to get) last weekend, so I needed a cookie that worked with her food allergies, the incredibly … Continue reading →

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Fudge Oatmeal Bars

Posted on April 4, 2016 by sparecake

Someone a block up from me was giving away cookbooks a few weeks ago. I’m not sure how much use I have for 101 Things to do with Zucchini, but this Ivy Bake Shoppe Cookbook has several recipes that look … Continue reading →

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Turkey Vegetable Soup

Posted on March 30, 2016 by sparecake

Now, there’s nothing especially unique or crazy about this soup, but sometimes maybe it’s good to remember you can make something healthy, tasty, and filling with pretty minimal effort? Thanks to a food processor with a grating plate, prepping the … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats

Posted on March 28, 2016 by sparecake

As you made have noticed in the past, spaghetti squash itself doesn’t have a strong/noticeable flavor, making it a convenient way to get some vegetables while still getting the cheesy, saucy goodness you want from lasagna! What I learned making … Continue reading →

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Quinoa and Cranberries

Posted on March 23, 2016 by sparecake

A healthy-feeling side that makes brussels sprouts actually enjoyable! The tartness of the dressing contrasts with the sweetness of the craisins, making a nice mixture. The website I got this from said this makes a side for 4-6, I found … Continue reading →

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White Chocolate Fluffernutter Cake Bars

Posted on March 21, 2016 by sparecake

This is definitely the most delicious thing I’ve eaten in a while! It’s sweet, with that fluffernutter flavor New England people are contractually obligated to love, and where the topping and the cake layer meet it stays a little bit … Continue reading →

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Mini Buffalo Chicken Cakes

Posted on March 7, 2016 by sparecake

My work had a book signing event last week, and a coworker and I did the catering. We did a few different things, including these little cakes, which we made 2 double batches of (there’s a limit to how much … Continue reading →

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Korean Chicken Sandwiches with Braised Kale & Kimchi

Posted on March 2, 2016 by sparecake

My (now-ex)coworker Kimberly and I both like Korean food, and while my Korean friend laughed and wondered what the heck this was when I showed her this recipe, it at least was a good excuse for Kimberly and I to … Continue reading →

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Spanish-ish Rice

Posted on February 29, 2016 by sparecake

I had a recipe for Spanish rice to try, and a pound of ground turkey to use up, and here we are! I really liked the texture of this – the vegetables get soft but not squishy, and it’s quite … Continue reading →

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