These are excellent cookies to have on hand in your freezer. They are easy to make, and quick to bake. We used to make them every Christmas with nuts and cherries, and there is something so wonderful about their simplicity. So often during the holidays we work to create little masterpieces, so it is lovely…
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Chocolate Orange Mousse
With several people with gluten free diets visiting, I wanted to still make them a special, swoonable (something that can make one swoon) dessert. We didn’t have any whipping cream in the house, but as usual, did have lots of fresh eggs. Here’s my cream free version of a chocolate mousse, with the added headiness…
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…
Citrus Chiffon Cake with Glaze
Here we are in the middle of a beautiful spring. The grass is rampant, the front field hosts a herd of deer in the evenings, and the outdoors beckons. While walking today I heard the cries of eaglets, searched and found the large nest in the top of a nearby Douglas Fir. On our daily…
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