Monthly Archives: April 2012

On Cookie Emergencies & Meltdowns

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

This is the story of a meltdown I had last week, and a meltdown I didn’t have this week. And there’s a lesson at the end. A little bit of back story: during the first year of Baking for Good’s … Continue reading →

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May’s Featured Cause is The Brain Tumor Foundation!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

This month’s featured cause contest came down to the wire, with The Brain Tumor Foundation in close competition with She’s the First and CancerCare. The Brain Tumor Foundation pulled ahead in the end and will be our featured cause for … Continue reading →

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Vote in Our Featured Cause Contest!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

All week long, we’re holding a contest on our facebook page to choose our featured cause for May. Featured causes enjoy special perks like being spotlighted on our site and receiving an extra donation every time they are chosen at … Continue reading →

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April Flowers

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Here I thought I was being all clever with our April Showers Bring May Flowers gift box. You open the box to find six raindrop and rain boot cookies, and then as you dig deeper, you uncover six flowers. Cute, … Continue reading →

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A Passover Favorite, Two Ways

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

I’ve always considered myself to have two favorite holidays: Thanksgiving and Passover. It’s not surprising, given that both holidays emphasize celebrating with big feasts. This year I had the opportunity to host my first seder. My parents and brother were … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

We don’t often share our cookie recipes, but since peanut butter cookies are always a favorite at Baking for Good, and since this one is gluten-free, dairy-free, and even, by some definitions, Kosher for Passover, I couldn’t help but want … Continue reading →

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The World Needs More Love Letters

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

If ever you should see me riding on the subway, you’ll probably find that I, like most of my fellow straphangers, have a dour expression on my face. I’m not proud of it, but the subway just makes me feel … Continue reading →

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