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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!

Korean BBQ Pork Lettuce Wraps

Posted on September 16, 2015 by sparecake

If you have some friends (or you yourself) who are unfamiliar with Korean food, this is a fun (if slightly messy to eat) way to get them into it! It also happens to be delicious! This recipe does make a … Continue reading →

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Snacking Granola Clusters

Posted on September 14, 2015 by sparecake

Here’s a high-energy snack to alleviate some of the guilt of just repeatedly jamming your fist into the cereal box. It’s mean to be snacked on, so you’re in the clear! There’s a ton of room for variation to suit … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Posted on September 9, 2015 by sparecake

I’ve only had strawberry cheesecake ice cream once, in a tiny place in the outskirts of DC, but I’ve always wanted it again. Turns out… it’s really not hard to make. Dangerous thing to know! This ice cream’s very rich, … Continue reading →

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Pizza Fries

Posted on September 7, 2015 by sparecake

Heeey I’m back! Aaand most of you are probably on vacation today. Oh well, you’ll get back to your computers eventually… I ate this as a tasty dinner, but it probably makes more sense as a sharing thing at a … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese

Posted on August 17, 2015 by sparecake

This is something I’d been craving for the last few weeks, and I was pretty pleased with the end result. The two flavors go very well together, and this makes enough that it was every lunch and dinner for me … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Buttermilk Sherbet

Posted on August 12, 2015 by sparecake

I got an ice cream maker at a thrift shop recently, and this was the first thing I made with it. It’s kind of light and refreshing, from the fruit, and tangy from the buttermilk. It’s a nice combo. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Refrigerator Pizza Dough

Posted on August 10, 2015 by sparecake

This dough chills in the fridge from 3 hours up to 2 weeks, making it great to throw together the night before or morning of a day you know you’ll be rushed for dinner, or as something to just keep … Continue reading →

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Turkey and Lentil Meatballs

Posted on August 5, 2015 by sparecake

Another attempt at doing something healthy, these meatballs actually come out tasty. (Shocking, I know!) I was expecting them to be a bit crumbly, with all the lentils, but they actually are just as sturdy as ‘normal’ meatballs! 1 cup … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread Brownie Swirl

Posted on August 3, 2015 by sparecake

What better way to meet new people than to bring fairly absurd baked goods? It works for me! Ingredients: Banana Bread Batter: 3 very ripe bananas, peeled 1/3 cup butter, melted pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup of … Continue reading →

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Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta

Posted on July 29, 2015 by sparecake

Is this the first time I’ve bought feta in the year+ since I left Greece? Yes. Did I buy the smallest package the supermarket could provide? Yes. For some reason orzo always seems a cheery pasta to me, and with … Continue reading →

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