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Bake a Cake

I’m in the mood to Bake a Cake! Joy the Baker has some great choices…

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joyosity – Flickr.com

October 10, 2010 Posted by dianasantos | Apples, Baking, Recipes, Uncategorized | Apples, Bake, Cake, Recipes | Leave a comment

Pillsbury Bake-Off Finalists’ Recipes

Pillsbury Bake-Off Finalists’ Recipes – 100 of them!

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These recipes will compete for the $1 Million Grand Prize and other prizes!

** Pics from GOOGLE IMAGES

January 10, 2010 Posted by dianasantos | Pillsbury, Recipes, Uncategorized | Bake, Bake Off, Contest, Dough Boy, Food, Pillsbury | 1 Comment

50 Holiday Cookies from Food Network

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50 Holiday Cookie Recipes from Food Network…

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Dan4th – Flickr.com

December 21, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Baking, Recipes, The Food Network | Bake, Christmas, Cookies, Food Network, Holidays, Recipes | 1 Comment

Cake Boss & Rachael Ray – Santa Cake

Cake Boss on the Rachael Ray show decorate a Santa Cake…

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AurelienS – Flickr.com

December 20, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Baking, Christmas, Rachael Ray, Uncategorized | Bake, Cake, Cake Boss, Christmas, Decorating, Holidays, Rachael Ray, Recipes, Santa | Leave a comment

Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Shortbread Cookies

Day 11… Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Claire’s Mix-n-Max Shortbread Cookies

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roland – Flickr.com

December 11, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Baking, Christmas, Recipes, The Food Network, Uncategorized | Bake, Christmas, Cookies, Food, Food Network, Holidays, Recipes | Leave a comment

Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Cinnamon Spice Cookies

Day 5 of Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies…

Today’s is Aaron Sanchez’s Cinnamon-Spiced Hot Chocolate Cookies

Lara604 – Flickr.com

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thebittenword.com – Flickr.com

December 4, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Baking, Christmas, Recipes, The Food Network, Uncategorized | Bake, chocolate, Christmas, Cookies, Food Network, Holiday, Recipes | Leave a comment

Food Network – 12 Days of Cookies – Cherry Almond Cookies

And we are at day 2! Food Network’s 12 Days of Cookies – Giada’s Dried Cherry and Almond Cookies with Vanilla Icing

skycladd – Flickr.com

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bugeaters – Flickr.com

December 2, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Baking, Christmas, The Food Network, Uncategorized | Almond, Bake, Cherry, Christmas, Cookies, Food Network, Giada | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving with Food Network

Still need some ideas for your Thanksgiving Holiday? Maybe your cooking – or going to a family or friends home and need a dish or two to take – or – you’ll be making some of these tasty dishes on another occasion!

psd – Flickr.com

www.FoodNetwork.com has a bazillion recipes to choose from – CLICK HERE – for Thanksgiving 2009

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November 24, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Baking, Thanksgiving, The Food Network, Uncategorized | Bake, Cook, Food Network, Pie, Recipes, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Moist Caramel Apple Cake

Mmmm! From Kraft Foods – Moist Caramel Apple Cake

joyosity – Flickr.com

My sister has made this a few times and e-mailed me the recipe directly from www.KraftFoods.com – Thanks Lisa!

November 21, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Apples, Baking, Uncategorized | Apples, Bake, Cake, Caramel, Kraft Foods, Recipe | Leave a comment

Nestle Banana Mini-Chip Cake

Our Thanksgiving baking has begun. Amanda baked 2 Banana Chocolate Chip Cakes.

We found a recipe on www.VeryBestBaking.com with loads of Nestle Chocolate Chip recipes.

This recipe is for Nestle Banana Mini Chip Muffins – CLICK – although, we’re making 2 cakes – one for today and we’ll freeze the 2nd for Thanksgiving Day.

November 19, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Baking, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized | Bake, Banana, Cake, Chocolate Chip, Nestle, Recipe, Thanksgiving | 2 Comments

I’m in the Mood to Bake – Pumpkin Muffins!

I’m in the mood to bake… Pumpkin Muffins!

Pumpkin Seeds - Wyscan Wyscan – Flickr.com

Halloween is over – but Fall is still here and soon Thanksgiving Day will be upon us. With cooler days and Pumpkins galore – what better time to bake some Pumpkin Muffins – CLICK – here to view recipe from … www.FoodNetwork.com

Pumpkin Pie Cupcake - norwichnuts Norwichnuts – Flickr.com

November 1, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Autumn, Baking, Fall, Thanksgiving, The Food Network | Bake, Cupcakes, Fall, Food Network, Pumpkin, Recipe, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Apple Crumb Pie

Mmmm – Apple Crumb Pie recipe ~ CLICK ~ from Pete Bakes!

Apple Crumb Pie - Randy Son Of Robert Randy Son Of Robert – Flickr.com

I’ve gone out and purchased the ingredients and can’t wait to bake this delicious pie!

October 19, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Apples, Baking, Recipes | Apple, Bake, Pie, Recipe | Leave a comment

Chocolate Chip Banana Bundt Cake – Foodista

Mmmmm – Amanda just made a Chocolate Chip Banana Bundt Cake…

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake - thepinkpeppercorn thepinkpeppercorn – Flickr.com

The recipe came from www.Foodista.com – There were so many different Banana Cake recipes to choose from. I knew I wanted to add chocolate chips, so I searched Banana Cake with Chocolate Chips. My piece was still warm when I ate it after dinner – it was to die for!

Banana Choc Chip - Divine Domesticity Divine Domesticity – Flickr.com

CLICK HERE FOR RECIPE FROM FOODISTA

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October 10, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Baking, Recipes, Uncategorized | Bake, Bananas, Bundt, Cake, Chocolate Chips, Foodista, Recipe | 2 Comments

I’m in the mood to Bake!

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Oh how I love the smell of cake baking in the oven! Although, I have a secret… I prefer to bake by using box cake mix! Sometimes, I’ll use Pillsbury’s Butter Recipe and add cinnamon – or nuts – maybe apples – or pineapple slices – throw in some raisons or mix a bunch of these – anything, just to kick it up a notch! Also, by adding 2 tablespoons of flour, it helps take away some of the “box” taste – that’s my mom’s secret!

cinn-apple-rais-lemon-dizznbonn dizznbonn – Flickr.com

And if someone prefers blueberries, another chocolate chips and someone else wants it plain – make individual cupcakes – or divide the batter in half and make 2 loaves. Voila! Everyone is happy!

cupcakes-2-gaetan-lee Gaetan Lee – Flickr.com

Here are some great recipes from where else, but my FAVORITE sites –

Food Network <CLICK> has 2,788 recipes that came up when I search “Cake” – Wow! Too bad I couldn’t just back a cake for dinner for the next few months!
Pillsbury <CLICK> – another one of my favorite sites – has a Banana-Chocolate-Caramel Cake recipe – Mmmm!
Rachael Ray <CLICK> Even though Rachael is always saying she can’t bake much, she does have some “Yumo” recipes! One is for Cake Mix Cookies
For some inspirations, watch Ace of Cakes <CLICK> Now those are some awesome cake bakers!!

cake-mix-psd psd – Flickr.com

Calling all Bakers – Enter Pillsbury Bake-Off and you could win $1 Million Dollars! Hey, you never know!

cherry-chip-cake-jessicafm1 jessicafm – Flickr.com

March 15, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Fun Post, Pillsbury, Rachael Ray, Recipes, The Food Network, Uncategorized | Ace of Cakes, Bake, Cake, Cupcakes, Food Network, Pillsbury, Rachael Ray, Recipes | Leave a comment

GETTING TO KNOW ME

As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!

I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut – where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.

I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa.