We went out for a family lunch two days before Christmas this year and my daughter requested a “special” cheesecake for the holiday. When I
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Read MoreOn November 29, 2018, my best friend’s father, Don Beebe, passed away. Don, whom I have known since I was 11 years old, was just
Read MoreThis cake is a dense, cake that overflows with plump, juicy blueberries. Tart berries work particularly well for this cake, which is perfect for breakfast
Read MoreCappuccino. Caramel. Chocolate. What is not to love? I made this cheesecake by special request for a most special someone’s 23rd birthday. This cheesecake is
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Read MoreFireflies, mowed grass, the music of the ice cream truck, suntan lotion, and the smell of the grill. These are the ingredients of summer. I
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Read MoreBanana bread has been a fixture of American cookbooks since the 1930’s, probably as a by product of the Great Depression when innovative housewives in
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