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While a 20-person ugly sweater party may not be in the cards this year, holiday traditions can still take shape — just on a smaller scale. For couples who are usually debating whose family to spend the holidays with, use this year’s holiday at home Continue Reading
The first time I remember smelling chocolate cooking or baking when I was a young girl was growing up in Austin and occasionally Mom would make toast with chocolate gravy. Most of the time it was for a weekend breakfast or a late night treat Continue Reading
I was raised in Austin Texas by parents who didn’t always have the income to put out a lavish spread on the table for my brother, sister and I. However, they were hard workers and had the intelligence and competence to turn even the meager Continue Reading
Admittedly, baked goods have called me since early on. Once I was taught how to use the stove, my family enjoyed waking up to fresh popovers on Saturday morning. It was a simple recipe found in a Junior Cookbook, yet held all the magic of Continue Reading