Making cookies is a popular pastime at our house. It might even be considered the most popular pastime, or at least a close second to eating them. I’ve been searching for the perfect chocolate crinkle cookie. I’m still looking. These were a little too cake-like and not chewy like I wanted. […]

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Stars and stripes
What could be better after the neighborhood bike parade on the 4th, than a red, white, and blue stars trifle? This was a combination of two of my favorite recipes: scones—rolled thin for the stars and baked; and pastry cream—an easier (and dare I say better?) variation of the classic.
If you frequent my house, […]

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