Baking amateurs and enthusiasts alike will be baking up a storm for this weekend's Toronto Bakes for Japan event, a Toronto-wide bake sale to raise awareness and funds for the Japanese Red Cross Society.

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The technique of beating or creaming butter and sugar (this also applies to shortening and margarine) lays the groundwork for your baked product.

Have you been glued to the TV all week watching the Summer Games? I certainly have! If you're planning a viewing party this long weekend, amp up the Olympics spirit by making these fun cupcakes for your party.

Vanilla frosting recipes and Olympics-inspired design for a party. Including cupcake recipes: gluten-free, pumpkin, beet, vanilla, strawberry and lemon

Today would have been Julia Child’s 100th birthday. To celebrate PBS, who produced and aired her groundbreaking cooking shows for decades, put together an awesome remix featuring some of Julia’s greatest tips. You simply must watch it!

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Holiday gifts: Five ideas for a foodie including a cookbook and cookie stamp at chatelaine.com

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Toronto Bakes for Japan April 9-10, 2011

Baking technique: Folding

Olympics-inspired cupcakes: Two medal-worthy decorating ideas

Happy 100th birthday Julia Child!

Five holiday gift ideas for a foodie