The summer-like days have moved on and rain and gray have slipped into their place.  I don’t mind.  It’s feels as close to winter as the weather here ever feels.  I especially appreciate the gloom and precipitation when I can remain … Continue reading →

I remember the first time I baked and tasted a Millionaire’s Shortbread Cookie.  I was so pleased with the combination of flavors and textures balanced beautifully in one cookie.  Buttery shortbread blanketed with chewy caramel and finished with a layer … Continue reading →

Sometimes a girl needs chocolate.  Sometimes a girl needs peanut butter.  And sometimes, she needs both.  Well, in this case – that girl was me.  A couple of weeks ago I was having one of those cravings.  Short of chocolate … Continue reading →

My cell phone rang just as I was about to deliver a tray of these bars to a friend of mine.  Her daughter was graduating high school and the cookies would be my donation to the dessert buffet at her … Continue reading →

Two or three times a week I meet my friend Sylvia for an early morning walk.  It is such a great way to begin the day.  Exercise, fresh air, and friendship.  It doesn’t get any better than that.  Well, maybe … Continue reading →