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Rhubarb Compote

Rhubarb Compote is a truly quick and easy recipe with just three simple ingredients. This tasty compote is a perfect way to preserve the zesty flavor of rhubarb. Rhubarb has a short season so buy a bunch while you can. After you make the perfect Rhubarb Pie you can chop and freeze the stalks, or you…

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Vanilla Wafers

A Vanilla Wafer is a simple and perfect little cookie. They’re thin and crisp with iconic browned edges and a distinct vanilla bean flavor. These lovely little wafers have no nuts or chunky chips or gooey filling to hide behind. Of course, that simplicity means the texture and flavor of these cookies have to be…

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I’m Eileen, blogger, cookbook author and trained pastry chef. I have always loved teaching people how to bake. I firmly believe that, with a little guidance and a good recipe, anyone can bake from scratch.

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