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Christmas Memories and Cookie Baking Tips

Most of my Christmas memories revolve around cookies. My sister and I began at an early age to help our mother bake these annual treats because Mom liked to cook, not bake. But to Mom, Christmas required cookies, and her favorite eggnog … Continue reading

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Cooking up favorite memories and recipes

Today is a big birthday for me – AARP is after me now! I’m okay with this, but wanted the day kept low key. My girls insisted on making me one of my favorite cakes – from scratch! – one … Continue reading

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The Christmas Cookie Queen

Our amazing neighbor has again created her annual cookie feast. Beginning before Thanksgiving, this working mother of two teens prepares one dough after another until she has perhaps 30 some types of cookies ready for her family and friends. No … Continue reading

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