Decorating gingerbread is a family tradition that my daughters and I have kept since they could first hold a bag of icing. It is about
Category: Food
Lemon Slice Cookies
This one is for the lemon-lovers in my circle. Lemon Slice Cookies 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 3 cups all purpose flour 1 cup
Jewish Pastry
This is the most popular Christmas cookie in my family. I like to serve them warm, but they are good at room temperature as well.
Peppermint Pinwheels
Today’s Advent Cheer is a red and white peppermint cookie. This is not one that I make every year, but my girls are quite fond
Seasonal Pleasures
One of the pleasures of this season is that it is dark so early – about 4:30 in the afternoon here. Evenings are quiet, still
Italian Sugar Cookies
Next on our Advent countdown are Italian Sugar Cookies. These are a little different from rolled sugar cookies in that they are softer, require no
Everyday Cheer 