Author Archives: Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Chocolate & Bourbon Cannele Bundts

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I am so excited to share this recipe with you! The Cake Slice Bakers started baking from our new book, World Class Cakes, this month and if this recipe is any indication I am going to love it! Canneles are … Continue reading →

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Gold Rush Chocolate Sauce

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

This month is the last time the Cake Slice Bakers are baking from Cakes by Maida Heatter. As it is the final month we got to choose anything to make. With so many birthday parties and celebrations the past couple of months … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Dough (and a Sweet 16 Party!)

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Recently I had the opportunity to help one of my best friends throw an epic Sweet 16 party for her daughter. Tricia is lovably goofy, loves to write and marches to her own beat. She is one of the sweetest teenagers I know … Continue reading →

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Slow Roasted Tomato & Sunchoke Pasta

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

It is my favorite time of year. The air is crisp and fall flavors of apples, pumpkin and warm spices abound. Lately I have been taking advantage of the cooler weather by enjoying hikes in the woods with my beagle, Sawyer. I … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Daughter’s Cake

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

It is time again for a look at what the Cake Slice Bakers have been up to this month. This time I chose to make The Farmer’s Daughter’s Cake from Maida Heatter’s Cakes. I wanted to make something simple and … Continue reading →

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Basil Strawberry Lemonade

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

It is hard to believe that summer is almost over and the season of pumpkin spice everything is just around the corner. School started last week for our area and I think people are just now getting back in the … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Scotch Cheesecake

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

It is that time of the month again for another yummy dessert from The Cake Slice Bakers group. This month we had four tempting choices and they all sounded delicious. The options were: American Chocolate Layer Cake, Pecan Sweet Potato Cake, Blackberry with Scotch … Continue reading →

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Black & White Sponge Cake

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

It is that time of the month again when the Cake Slice Bakers share their selections from Maida Heatter’s Cakes. I have really been wanting to do a rectangular layer cake so I chose to do this Black & White Sponge … Continue reading →

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Fajita Salad

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Lately I have been craving fresh salads filled with tender greens and brightly colored vegetables. What is it about a colorful salad that is always so appealing? The bold colors of this salad invite you to dive right in and … Continue reading →

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Cookies & Cream Bundt Cake

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Oh my gosh I cannot believe that it is already time for another cake for the Cake Slice Bakers group! We are a group of bakers who are currently baking from Maida Heatter’s Cakes. This months choices were a Sand … Continue reading →

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