For those who know me, you might be surprised to find out that there was a time when, yes, I would burn cookies--not on purpose, naturally. It was not an everyday occurrence, but when it happened there could be an episode or two of throwing the odd cookie sheet across the kitchen with the charred … Continue reading Silpat, This Baker’s Best Friend
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Wreath Cookies, Holiday Recipe #3
The one holiday tradition that has kept pace with my family, no matter how much change during the year, is Wreath Cookies. The recipe, now a worn, taped, yellowed piece of paper, was cut out of a magazine by my mother over 50 years ago (that couldn't sound and look more strange--50 years!!) Every year on a … Continue reading Wreath Cookies, Holiday Recipe #3
Holiday Recipes, #2 (Before Pinterest)
One of the first Christmases that my brother-in-law Jon spent with us, I remember giving only baked goods as gifts. Knowing Jonathan was allergic to nuts I remembered that I'd cut this recipe out of a magazine. I pasted it into a spiral notebook that I'd been keeping to organize my recipes--this was long before … Continue reading Holiday Recipes, #2 (Before Pinterest)
A Kick In the “Pans”
I love to bake. I find the process relaxing, it smells good, and the outcome makes people happy. I fancy myself quite a good cookie maker, though pies, cakes and other desserts also make their way out of my oven and into an office or party or some other function. Sometimes though, it smells too … Continue reading A Kick In the “Pans”
365 Days of Thank You 