Tag: family story
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Odd Prompts: Warmup
“Tell me about spring.” He nestled close to her, his eyes heavy, his body too warm. She tucked the blanket around him and accepted the snuggle. It was hard for the littles. They didn’t understand so many things. Sick was one of them. Spring was another. “Once upon a time…” She began. He looked up…
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Mustard Cake
This is a recipe 40 years in the making. You know those family legends that are told and re-told at every family gathering? Usually a source of embarrassment to the her.. er, culprit in the tale, who was too young to know any better but can’t live it down? Well. my family has one they…
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Eat This While You Read That: George Phillies
The last time I had a recipe from George, it was a fun hot mess, not because of his snickerdoodles, but because I was baking under unusual circumstances. This recipe was a bit more pulled-together, but not by much, because… But first! You should check out George Phillies’ books. Minutegirls is my favorite, not only…