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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!

Kimchi Bulgogi Fries

Posted on November 18, 2015 by sparecake

Last Wednesday we had off for Veteran’s Day, and, as there’s nothing else to do in town, I invited my coworker Kimberly over to cook. She’s been to South Korea/loves Korean food, so it was a no-brainer to try one … Continue reading →

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Apple Chicken Couscous

Posted on November 16, 2015 by sparecake

Sometimes I find a recipe that sounds almost like what I’m in the mood for, but with some ingredient that is just ruining everything. That’s about where I was at when I changed things up/combined the idea of a few … Continue reading →

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Macaroni Pizza

Posted on November 4, 2015 by sparecake

Another recipe from a cookbook at my museum. This one was called Sharing Recipes, A Book of Favorite Recipes, put together by the Ladies Auxiliary of the WY VFW. Like most combos of sauce, cheese, and pasta, it’s tasty, and … Continue reading →

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Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

Posted on November 2, 2015 by sparecake

Just a nice, tangy, tasty meatloaf, that uses some of my favorite thing, chiptles in adobo! Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons hickory flavored bbq sauce, divided, plus more for serving 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 chipotles in … Continue reading →

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Bar-Bo-Cups

Posted on October 28, 2015 by sparecake

This is another recipe from a cookbook at the museum I work at, this one from Sharing Recipes: A Book of Favorite Recipes Compiled by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, State of Wyoming. It’s decidedly not … Continue reading →

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Beef Stew

Posted on October 26, 2015 by sparecake

It’s finally getting cold enough for stew! This recipe makes a decently large amount, and I’m quite contentedly plowing through it all by myself. While I was getting ready to make this, I asked several friends if browning the beef … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chess Pie

Posted on October 21, 2015 by sparecake

A rich chocolate pie that goes quite well with marshmallow ice cream! It also only takes 1 bowl and a whisk, so clean-up’s a snap! Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9″ deep-dish pie shell (if using a frozen crust, let it come … Continue reading →

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Marshmallow Ice Cream

Posted on October 19, 2015 by sparecake

This is a simple ice cream (no making custards and worrying about scrambled egg ice cream!) that tastes like a very rich vanilla, possibly with a hint of malted-ness. Add sprinkles or mini chocolate chips for a bit more visual … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Bread

Posted on September 23, 2015 by sparecake

This is one of a number of recipes I’ve copied recently from various cookbooks in the collection of the museum I work at. Many of them require slight changes (due to, for instance, the types of yeast now commonly used), … Continue reading →

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Eclair Cake

Posted on September 21, 2015 by sparecake

This is a simple, delicious dessert I’ve made a bunch of times over the years. Although I normally picture graham crackers as crumbly disasters, once they’ve ‘soaked’ in the pudding mixture for a while they come apart from the main … Continue reading →

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