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Leigh Stein's avatar

Great essay, Elizabeth! Your teenager anecdote reminds me of an episode of The Sopranos (which I've been re-watching) when Carmela is planning a huge 70th birthday party for her dad and Meadow shows up at the party with a plastic grocery bag and is like, "I'm going to bake grandpa a cake!" and Carmela gives her a death stare.

ric leczel's avatar

Thanks for the shout-out Jolene. I love your platform and the delish recipes!

Ruth Stroud's avatar

There wasn't a Baking Day in my family, but I love the idea and also that you're sharing so many great recipes with us for the holidays (and anytime!), along with some talented bloggers to check out. Thanks again for all you do!💕

Jolene Handy's avatar

Thank you, Ruth! Appreciate the kind words! 🤗

Elizabeth's avatar

Give it a try Ruth!

Annette Laing's avatar

This, I'm keen to report, is my big baking day, too!! So far, Scottish Tablet (aka Scottish Crack, appallingly addictive candy guaranteed to jumpstart Type 2 diabetes) , fancy peanut butter blossoms with blobs of swanky ganache instead of Hershey's kisses, and coconut snowmen, which we have already decided not to give to anyone else. I'm going to finish up with these chocolate slices tomorrow. Thanks!

Jolene Handy's avatar

Excellent! Let me know how it goes. Also: ‘swanky ganache’ Love it!

Elizabeth's avatar

Oooh, I'm looking up a Scottish Tablet recipe now.

Annette Laing's avatar

It can be hot and tricky work, just be warned!

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Dec 14, 2021
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Jolene Handy's avatar

Hi, Lisa! I’m going to make papparkakor! Thanks for the blue cheese idea!

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Dec 13, 2021
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Jolene Handy's avatar

I remember you mentioning Aunt Alice another time, lovely memory, Amy. My earliest memory of baking: Duncan Hines Brownies around age 8-9 😂❤️

Elizabeth's avatar

Those are great box brownies.

Jolene Handy's avatar

My signature recipe 🤣

Elizabeth's avatar

Love it!