The summer is winding down. Even though the days are still warm, the sun has dropped out of sight by 8PM, and the nights are cold. I refuse to say it’s fall, as there’s technically still a week or so of summer left. However, the fragrance of cooked spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger…
Category: Cookies & Bars
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookies are usually the first baking for children to help with. They do well stirred with a big wooden spoon, taste great raw, and take just a few minutes to bake, with instant results. They are also an easy fix for a well-earned hunger, or a comfort with a book and a cup of tea….
Mrs. Ansell’s Cookies
When we were young, Mom & Dad would arrange for Mrs. Ansell to stay over whenever they were away. She was what would be called a tough old bird. She drove a turquoise & white Hillman, and was strict without being harsh. Her hair was a brilliant red cap of curls, which now I understand…
Glazed Sugar Cookies with Cardamom & Nutmeg
Delightfully decorated sugar cookies are a lovely way to say thank-you (my way of saying thank-you to my large-event clients), a thoughtful gift (just because), or to celebrate a special event. These cookies let me be artistic, and are delicious to boot.
farmhouse cook 