Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 23, 2009, 9:32 pm
Greetings! My apologies for my sporadic posts over the last week. I was glad to be back from my visit with nephew, but I have been a bit overwhelmed with everything I needed to get before Thanksgiving...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 21, 2009, 8:39 pm
During my recent travels I had a layover in Denver. Once the puddle jumper of a plane landed I deplaned to the tarmac… I was blown away by the frigid air of Colorado! (I’m a west coast gir...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 20, 2009, 12:04 am
I am still recovering from my trip and from a very Manic day at work, but was excited to finally be writing this post… my apologies if I am scattered, but I hope you enjoy! So I have finally (a...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 18, 2009, 6:35 pm
I was away over the last week to take care of my amazing 8-year-old nephew Paeton while my brother and sister-in-law were away. I legit lived the life of an 8 year-old boy for about 5 days— we w...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 15, 2009, 9:54 am
How Exciting! Starting November 30, the Food Network will again begin it’s 12 Days of Cookies Email Newsletter Series! (Sign up by Clicking here!) Many of your Food Network Fav’s will shar...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 13, 2009, 11:31 pm
So I had to travel the end of this, hence my delay in posting, but one great things about traveling is that I get caught up on all my well over due magazine reading. For my flights, I took the latest ...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 11, 2009, 10:25 pm
One of the last activities I did with my parents during their recent visit here in LA was to go to the Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain in South Pasadena. This traditional and historic soda founta...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 10, 2009, 1:09 am
Today has been one of those days where it is now about 10:30pm and this was the first chance I had to chill on the couch for a bit. Monday’s are part of my “weekend” but I spent most...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 8, 2009, 7:29 pm
One great thing about having a website and a blog is that you can pass along info, resources and suggestions. For today’s post, I’ve decided to pass long a few things that I am loving righ...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 6, 2009, 12:22 pm
To learn more about ‘Will Bake For Tuition’, Click Here! To read all ‘Will Bake For Tuition’ Posts, Click here! I’m in a bit of a pickle. My scheduled start of Pastry School...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 5, 2009, 6:18 am
I have recently become obsessed with the idea of making my own bread. I think this is one of my I-need-to-eat-healthier-yet-is-a-great-way-to-bake-without-the-guilt techniques. What I have enjoyed bes...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 4, 2009, 11:42 pm
I just wanted to take a minute and share what happens when you leave a Mexican Sugar Skull on a Coffee Table with a very mischievous pup! You get a half dissolved sugar skull and a pup in a sugar ...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 4, 2009, 8:55 pm
My parents had many requests during their recent visit to LA, and stopping by Lawry’s Prime Rib for a satisfying steak dinner was one of them. And of course, when it comes to food, I had no prob...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 3, 2009, 7:58 am
Last night I spent well over 4 hours in the kitchen… it was delightful yet completely exhausting! I made fresh butternut squash soup, roasted a chicken and potatoes for dinner and made some Mexi...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Nov 2, 2009, 5:48 pm
Wow, I can’t belive my last post was almost a week ago! Again, my apologies for my absence, but since my parents have returned to the east coast one again, my life can return to normal and will ...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 29, 2009, 12:12 am
Waayyyyyy back in April, I wrote a post about a chance meeting I had with Jorg Amsler, the amazing Pastry Chef and owner of Truly Jorgs in the Boston area as well as frequent contestant on the Food Ne...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 27, 2009, 12:19 am
As I mentioned in my last post, my parents are in from Boston visiting for a week… and they are completely wiping me out! My goodness today we went antiquing in Santa Monica, then off to Pinks o...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 25, 2009, 11:54 am
1. I must apologize for my delay in making posts. My parents are in visiting for 8 days from Boston so I am a bit preoccupied! Posts may be somewhat infrequent this week, but I assure you I will make ...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 23, 2009, 12:24 am
Last Friday I went to a talk and event at Surfas, a wonderful kitchen store/cafe/teaching kitchen. Lisa Baker Morgan, a personal chef and owner of catering company Ciao Yummy presented on Halloween Tr...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 21, 2009, 9:54 pm
As I have mentioned in earlier posts, I have become very friendly with the security officers at my day job. For those of you that are new to my blog, I am an art therapist buy day on an in-patient psy...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 20, 2009, 1:57 pm
During a recent stroll through Beverly Hills, I happened to stumble upon the grand opening of a new cupcake Hot Spot on Beverly Drive, Famous Cupcakes. I was shocked that I didn’t know about suc...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 19, 2009, 10:51 pm
Despite my confused feelings about turning 26, I had a wonderful birthday celebration with some great friends who completely spoiled me! After work, the evening began with Sushi and my fav. sushi bar ...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 17, 2009, 9:57 am
Today, I turn 26… and to be honest I don’t know how I feel about it yet! I have always LOVED celebrating my birthday. Yes, I am one of those kinds of people that believe you really should ...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 16, 2009, 10:44 am
I freaking love Martha Stewart and try to catch her show as much as possible… which generally turn outs to be only one day per week! Oh how working full time gets in the way of the important thi...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 15, 2009, 8:52 pm
Jelly Button Cookies are one of my favs. Actually, I think sometimes I prefer them over chocolate chip! They are so simple to make, adorable, and super tasty. The recipe I have for Jelly Button Cookie...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 15, 2009, 12:02 am
To learn more about ‘Will Bake For Tuition, Click Here! To read all Will Bake For Tuition Posts, Click here! I’m kind of exhausted today, so this post will be brief, but wanted to be sure I s...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 13, 2009, 11:59 am
Finally! The last and final round of pie recipes has arrived. Yes, it is time to share the recipe for Garlicky Mac-And-Cheese Florentine Pie! This is the infamous pie that I was 18-minutes-too-late in...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 12, 2009, 9:39 pm
Today’s Pie Recipe is for the Mini Ice Cream Sundae Pie. Out of all the pies I made for the Pillsbury Bake-Off Monthly Challenge, this one was, by far, the most adorable. Its this little dessert...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 11, 2009, 2:08 pm
Here is Recipe Two out of the four I created for the Pillsbury Monthly Bake-Off Challenge. Today’s pie recipe is the Taco Pie. This pie is seriously super simple and easy, yet super delicious. ...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 10, 2009, 10:21 pm
I’ve been checking up on Pillsbury.com daily to figure out the status of my submitted pie recipes for the Pillsbury Bake-Off Monthly Challenge, and was pumped to see that the 3 recipes I submitt...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 8, 2009, 8:24 pm
To learn more about ‘Will Bake For Tuition, Click Here! To read all Will Bake For Tuition Posts, Click here! I have exciting news to share! I have recently been in contact with Tiffany, the won...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 7, 2009, 10:45 pm
I grew up in New England and my family was lucky and fortunate enough to have a summer house on the coast of Maine (thanks to my wonderfully smart grandparents!). I’ve haven’t been able to...
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Kristy McDonough posted an article on The Many Adventures of a Semi-Professional Baker - Oct 6, 2009, 7:57 am
With all the pie baking, and pie tasting I have been doing, this video seemed very appropriate to share with you! I think it demonstrates what theme song that has been running through my head! Anyone ...
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