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Hi! I’m Jolena. Author of this blog and lover of all things chocolate. Join me on this journey of the joy and mishaps of cooking.
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Author Archives: Jolena @TheRubyKitchen
Pecan Sour Cream Muffins
This month is a little extra special for the Cake Slice Bakers. Instead of choosing from our current book, World Class Cakes, we got to choose from any of our past book selections. I had to go with Cakes by … Continue reading
Posted in Breads, Breakfast Eats
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Scandinavian Cardamom Coffee Cake
This month’s Cake Slice Bakers monthly choice is such a unique cake, and I am in love with it! We were given the choice to make one of the following from World Class Cakes: Ginger Cake Scandinavian Cardamom Coffee … Continue reading
Sticky Date Cake with Sea Salt Caramel Sauce
It is the 20th and that means it is time for another Cake Slice Bakers cake of the month. I chose this sticky date cake, but not because I was interested in it all too much. I mean, I love dates (as you may remember from these cookies) but I have never made caramel sauce so I decided that this absolutely needed to happen!
I was actually a little frustrated with the sauce and had to laugh at myself when I discovered part of the reason why. Continue reading
Tomato Tuna Melts
Canned tuna seems to be one of those polarizing items for many people – you either love it or hate it. I happen to be a big fan of it, especially since you can get those pre-seasoned packets of it for a quick lunch that does not required an ice pack if you are running around. As an added bonus, these tomato tuna melts reheat surprisingly well in the microwave. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Bariatric-Friendly, Fish & Seafood, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Burgers
Tagged bariartric friendly, bariatric, tomato, tuna
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Olive Oil Cake with Peaches
This month I chose to make this summertime cake for the Cake Slice Bakers. I am of few words today, which is fitting because this lovely cake that needs little embellishment. Be sure to check out the creations of all … Continue reading
Gender Reveal (how is this so good) Cake
I could not wait to share this cake with you guys, and I was not even sure if I would blog it initially. Normally I do a pretty balanced mix when posting and I’ll do a bit of savory and … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes & Cupcakes, Candy, Everyday Celebrations
Tagged buttercream, cake, sprinkles
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Blue Goose Pie
Funny story with this recipe – I made it in June. Of 2016. #winning Also, I am judging my photos; harshly. Okay, okay this post is way overdue but it has been so far back in the recesses of my … Continue reading
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