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Apple Muffins and....
2010-09-04 09:57:00
I thought I no longer loved you... then I thought I was searching for you... Sometimes I wonder about life, love, destiny, and whether we really have the freedom to choose our own paths in life. I met someone almost three years ago, who would break me down only to build me back up to his liking. We loved each to the highest limits and when we fell ...we fell hard. Round and round we went on with unbelievable highs and extremely painful lows. Until one day ...I left. No goodbyes...just gone. then During my drive from the West Coast to Gulf Coast I dreamed about you. I dreamed about what you looked like. I dreamed about what foods you liked and so on. When I finally arrived to where you lived I looked and looked for you. Then one day there you were.... If only life were that easy and perfect. The problem with the ending of a love is that sometimes the person who loved more deserves his/her proper goodbye. This is the part where most of us get into trouble because say...
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Cowgirl adventures?
2010-08-17 22:05:00
I would like to thank all the readers that have poured in their comments and emails to me. The kindness shown to me by the readers of Gigi Cakes has inspired me to keep the blog open. But first welcome to my new place of residence. Yes, beautiful and we all know beauty has a price. Part of the reason I had decided not to continue blogging was because many of the ingredients I use are simply not available here. Then there is my private life ...which is a little upside down at the moment. I just need time to heal my heart, pay my dues at work, and hopefully meet new people. Right now I just really miss my friends from California. I am going to continue blogging but just not at my old pace. Also, I am going to take the blog in a new direction. While living in California I had started eating more naturally. I started to pay attention to the foods that I bought and ate. I am going to need time to find grocers, farmers, and so forth. Once I feel confident and touch happier; I will be bac...
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Wheat Germ Granola
2010-07-31 21:00:00
At times I am amazed at the prices grocery stores charge for certain types of food. For example, on one recent shopping trip, I picked up a tub of yogurt and decided that fresh fruit and granola would be a nice add-in. Down the cereal aisle I went and was shocked to see a price tag of $6 for a small box of granola.When I lived in California granola was everywhere at every price range. Yes, I knew then that it could be made relatively cheaply but even at Whole Foods it was still reasonably priced. Hence, I never made granola. Until now.Since moving to Texas I have discovered that a lot of foods I took for granted in California are not available or severely over priced. The price of gluten free bread would make anyone have a stroke. Do Texans not like wheat germ, flax seed, or soy products? It's gotten to the point that I am planning a trip to San Antonio (4 hours away) to visit the nearest Whole Foods. I know ...drama.Where was I? Ah, the granola. This recipe is a great first tim...
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Cowgirl adventures...
2010-06-01 07:49:00
It's been about five and a half months since my last post and a lot has happened, but the real changes occurred in the last 18 days. For example, a relationship ended, unsure of the current one, I quit my job, and moved across the country.Right now, I am just trying to get a handle on all the recent transitions. I will resume blogging very soon ...I just need to familiarize myself with my surroundings and make this new place feel like home.I look forward to getting acquainted with Texas and discovering all the treasures that it has to offer. For the time being, I am going to research my new home state in regards to food, living, and meeting new people. I will be back very soon.
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Pineapple Jerky
2010-05-04 08:28:00
About two weeks ago, I received an e-mail from ?Jerky.com?. They were inquiring if I would like to try a sample of gourmet Pineapple Jerky. I of course, immediately said yes. You see, I love-love-love dried fruit! After reading about ?Jerky? and going on their website to view the products I became quite excited for my pineapple to arrive. On Friday afternoon, my Pineapple Jerky arrived! This was the perfect day because that night I was going to meet up with friends and watch movies. This meant I would have seven taste testers to try the jerky on. I packed the jerky with note cards and a pen so I could take notes. Now the first thing you notice is that the jerky looks like a REAL slice of pineapple. As I opened the bag, the perfume of FRESH pineapple scent appeared. It smelled amazing! I cut the rings in half and placed them on plate. Everyone went around and grabbed a piece. Except for ?C? who said ??no, no I don?t like pineapple.? We encouraged him to try it anyway. Wouldn?t yo...

Eggnog Pound Cake with Crystal Rum Glaze
2010-01-01 03:23:00
It is New Year's Eve morning and I spending it putting away the Christmas decor. As I take one last look at all the beautiful and thoughtful holiday cards that were mailed to me, nostalgia hits. Memories. Magic. Love.Yes, New Year's Eve is a day of enchantment, glamour, and the possibility of a kiss. There is a wonderful quote by Nora Roberts that seems to capture my sentiments about New Year's Eve, love, romance, and magic. "...Love and magic have a great deal in common. They enrich the soul, delight the heart. And they both take practice."I do believe in magic; magically finding the one, falling in love, and living happily ever after.Then there is my friend G.G. (Yes, he has the same initials as me.) who not only believes in magic but can also, do magic.G.G. enjoys performing magic for entertainment, as an ice breaker when meeting new people, or just to make a stranger smile. He does all the standard magic tricks: making a quarter appear from one's ear, is this your card?, and...
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Buttermilk Pound Cake
2009-12-22 17:49:00
The other night I met a young man who was fascinated with super heroes and their ?powers?. He asked me what super power I wish I had. My mind quickly went to Super Man and Batman. And just as quickly I answered, ??none?. That was an honest answer at that moment. Superman?s powers did not interest me and Batman?s powers were money and cool gadgets.Later that night while driving home I found myself still amused by the ideas and interests that occupy a 19-year-old boy?s mind when I remembered the super hero question from earlier. I guess if I could have a superpower, it would be the ability to go back in time.Oh the heartache, stress, and tears I could have saved myself. For example, I should have told someone ?I love you instead of ?I hate you. I should have gone to meet K.S. because an amazing job was right around the corner and everything was going to turn out okay. I should have been a better friend to I.C., C. T., and E.P. instead, I was so preoccupied with my own pain that I was ...
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Fresh Pineapple Cake
2009-11-21 07:08:00
Most of the things in my life are analyzed, researched, and all consequences are weighed. Because of this quirk I am extremely neat and organized (I think this is why I enjoy baking so much) person. Also, I am usually a leader rather than a follower. Except when it comes to my personal life....Ah, the part of my life that is riddled with weaknesses. If you know me you're probably saying "...What??!! You're not weak." But I am. You see, I have never told another person that I loved them even when I did.For instance, one person in particular told me he loved me only after knowing me for a couple weeks. In response to his declaration of love, I said "...how can you love me when you know so little about me?" (It would have been an incredibly romantic moment except for the fact that I ruined it be questioning his love for me.) In turn he responded with "What I know about you so far I love..."My question to you is "...What is real/true love? And what does it feel like?" Is there a magic...
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Basic Pumpkin Bread
2009-11-13 09:00:00
Do you believe in the magic of the holidays? I have always enjoyed Christmas probably more than I should, but this holiday season seems a little extra special for me. I don't know why?Everything feels simpler. Less dramatic, complicated, and time consuming. Slowly things are starting to fall into place one by one.And speaking of simple, this cake could not be any less dramatic, effortless, or elaborate. I found the recipe in Gelson's weekly flyer. The recipe is so easy to put together that you'll cry ...tears of happiness that is.It has a delightfully bold pumpkin taste. I think walnuts, dark chocolate chunks, cranberries, or even a nice white chocolate glaze would make this lovely cake extra special.The recipe doesn't call for any add-ins but I think the batter would hold up well to one or two additions of your choice. This is a wonderful base for any pumpkin bread lovers!Print recipe: Basic Pumpkin Bread

Giant Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
2009-11-06 18:07:00
Dear Readers:First, I want to say that I am sorry for not posting on a regular basis this year. It has been an emotionally filled roller coaster year. For every single great moment that has occurred this year there has been an equally devastating one to match it. On bright side, as I type this post I can feel the shift of sadness leaving my life and love coming towards me.In June, I graduated from school (magna cum laude). Then in late August, I took a job that I was unsure of, but I am thoroughly enjoying it. I have met the most wonderful people at work ...F & J. And lastly, I learned a life lesson (the hard way). I learned, that some people are cruel, mean, and vindictive. I learned that I cannot "love away" their meanness no matter how hard I try to. There is a lot more to tell, but I want to focus on the positive and wonderful things in my life.And speaking of amazing things, these cookies are just that. Who could turn down a giant, buttery, chewy, cookie packed full cranber...
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Blackberries Ricotta Muffins
2009-10-23 06:12:00
Dear R.C.S.,"When we two partedIn silence and tears,Half broken-heartedTo sever the years,Pale grew thy cheek and cold,Colder, thy kiss;Truly that hour foretoldSorrow to this.The dew of the morningSunk, chill on my brow,It felt like the warningOf what I feel now.Thy vows are all broken,And light is thy fame;I hear thy name spoken,And share in its shame.They name thee before me,A knell to mine ear;A shudder comes o'er me...Why wert thou so dear?They know not I knew thee,Who knew thee too well..Long, long shall I rue thee,Too deeply to tell.In secret we metIn silence I grieveThat thy heart could forget,Thy spirit deceive.If I should meet theeAfter long years,How should I greet thee?With silence and tears." Print: Blackberry Ricotta Muffins

Pom Iced Coffee
2009-09-22 10:20:00
Oh, those wonderful people over at POM Wonderful sent me care package of POM iced coffee. They sure know how to make me swoon.I even purchased to-go coffee cups and lids just so I could see if it matched up to coffee house drinks and the experience. And it does.The POM people have extracted all the wonderful antioxidants from pomegranates and added it to Rainforest Alliance Certified Arabica beans. The Arabica beans pair well with the chocolate and pomegranate extract. The end result is wonderfully rich and creamy iced coffee.The coffee contains rBST growth hormone free milk, organic sugar, and is free of preservatives. It's a tasty and healthy way to get your morning buzz.
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Banana Streusel Snack Cake and friends...
2009-08-26 09:33:00
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Fresh Apple Cake
2009-07-28 09:00:00
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Chai Cake with Honey-Ginger Cream
2009-04-21 07:32:00
For April?s installment of the Cake Slice, the bakers voted for a tea based cake. Chai tea was the cake?s main flavor components. Chai tea literally translates to ?spiced tea?; some of the spices found in chai tea can be pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon. A common practice is to mix the tea with milk to make lattes. That is exactly what the recipe instructed to do.The chai tea bags steeped in warm milk, were cooled and then used in the cake mix. The tea tinted the cake to a lovely mushroom color. The recipe also called for more cinnamon and cardamom, which added pleasant warmth to the cake. The cake itself was light and airy, very much like a chiffon. Keeping with chai tradition, honey sweetens the cake's icing.The recipe took a conventional cream cheese icing and added more ?chai? flavors to it. To start, it called for honey as a sweetener. Make sure to use a very liquid honey to ensure that one gets an icing that will drizzle down the sides of the cake. I do not believe the honey I ...
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Banana Bundt Cake
2009-04-08 20:39:00
As you may have already guessed by reading this blog; is that I love to bake. Yet, I never share the really simple recipes that my family and friends love.For example, this bundt cake is utterly moist and full of banana flavor. It will last forever in the fridge without drying out. I love it warm with a glass of soy milk or cold with a cup of hot coffee.Despite how much I heart bundt cakes, I have only posted one bundt cake recipe so far. Shame on me. Especially since they always bring a smile to my face.Every single time I bake a bundt cake I think about my mom and a particular scene from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". My mom loves-loves bundt cakes. To her a bundt cake is "real cake". No fancy icings to hide a bland, dry, and over priced cake. I guess you can say, bundt cakes are the "salt of the earth" cakes.For me, bundt cake recipes are reliable, honestly delicious, large enough to share and show kindness with a slice. Just like my mom's love.Print Recipe: Banana Bundt Cake One Ye...

Got Pom Martini?
2009-04-03 20:15:00
Whoa! Where have I been? Geez, time flies when you're planting a garden, pruning roses, and making pomegranate martinis.A long-long time ago, I received a box of pomegranate juice from the makers of POM Wonderful. They sent me eight bottles of POM juice! Well, knowing my friends and myself, I knew that martinis were in order.The only problem was that I had to wait until Spring Break and it officially starts tonight! Of course, I had to make a sample martini (or two) to make sure it was up to par. (OH MA GAH!)Not only does the martini taste exquisite, but the pomegranate juice is loaded with antioxidants.The makers of POM Wonderful included a pamphlet that listed the health benefits of drinking POM Juice. Some of the advantages include: improved cardiovascular health, prostate health, erectile function, and antioxidant potency. Who knew a little juice could do so much?The POM Wonderful site has a huge selection of recipes to choose from. They have everything from appetizers to drink...

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