Category Archives: Breakfast

Dutch Oven Apple Fluff

Posted on September 10, 2014 by sparecake

Why hello there, blog friends! It’s been a while, again, because I have moved, again. It just keeps happening! This time I’m in DC. My kitchen is pretty tiny, has terrible lighting for photos, and has a really weird set … Continue reading →

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Bagels

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sparecake

Two weeks ago I made a cheesecake for a friend’s birthday party. I had some cream cheese leftover, so kept my eye out for bagels in the supermarkets and bakeries around town, but never came across any. This week my … Continue reading →

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Brunsviger (Danish Caramel-Topped Cake)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by sparecake

I’ve been killing time lately in a chat room that’s mostly people scattered across Europe (and one American desperate to get out of the US forever, and me, really looking forward to returning). One of them gave me his recipe … Continue reading →

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Strawberries and Cream Scones

Posted on January 17, 2014 by sparecake

One of my classmates left Greece yesterday, and wanted something to eat on the plane. This is what she got! Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 5 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on August 30, 2013 by sparecake

Hooboy it’s the last post I’ll actually post from the US! I guess I should queue some for next week, because I have no idea what my internet situation will be at first in Greece. I also don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Hash Browns and Some News

Posted on August 19, 2013 by sparecake

I haven’t really mentioned it yet, but in less than two weeks I’m moving to Greece! Posts until then will continue as normal, and then probably slow down for a bit as we try and get the kitchen in my … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar Scones with Maple Bacon and Candied Pineapple

Posted on August 12, 2013 by sparecake

The second thing I made with the candied fruit I was given by Paradise was these scones. I really don’t think I would change anything about them, the flavors all go together really well. Two thumbs way up! This recipe … Continue reading →

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Gougéres

Posted on August 2, 2013 by sparecake

A last while-I’m-out-of-the-country guest post, this one from Hillary, who got me to start blogging in the first place. Thanks once again, Hillary! I think my parents started learning to cook in earnest in the mid-1980s, when they were broke … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon-Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted on May 29, 2013 by sparecake

This one uses boxed (gluten-free) cake mix, so you know it can’t be too complex. It makes two light coffee cakes that freeze well if you think you won’t get through both quickly enough. We talked about freezing one, but … Continue reading →

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Apple Strudel Monkey Bread

Posted on May 3, 2013 by sparecake

This is one I’m pretty pleased with myself about. Like Wednesday’s Chorizo and Manchego Rolls, this was one where a recipe (KAF’s Apple-Cinnamon Pull-Apart Rolls) got me thinking, but then I went another way and made things up. Ingredients: Dough: … Continue reading →

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