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A beautiful tribute to your mom, Jolene!

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Thank you, Leigh ❤️

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Aug 21, 2021Liked by Jolene Handy

So...is there a distinction between crumb cake and coffee cake? In my minds eye I can see the difference but can't necessarily verbally describe it. But right about now I'd like a piece of either and a hot cuppa coffee. Our Joannie was one of the greats!!

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Yes, she was ❤️ (More crisp big crumbs on the crumb cake, but very similar cakes)

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I can’t thank you enough for sharing these memories of your mom - I’ll patronize my local bakery this weekend and raise a cup of coffee in memory of your lovely Joan this weekend. ❤️

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That’s the best, Kathleen ❤️ ☕️

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This is a lovely remembrance of your mother, Jolene. I always associated my mother, who died in 1999, with a pound cake with candied ginger that she often made. The crumb cake sounds perfect and simple and a great treat to drink with coffee or tea.

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Thank you, Ruth. Our sweet memories of our Moms ❤️

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Yum, Streuselkuchen! Thank you for sharing, this is such a nice way of remembrance. 😢🤗

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Thank you, Diana ❤️

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Beautiful -- nicely done ... your Mom and Dad smiling.

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Thank you, Ed 🤗 ❤️

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Jolene, this is such a lovely way to celebrate your mother. Thank you for sharing the memories and this recipe. I will hold you and your family in my heart as I lick the crumbs.😘

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Thank you so much, Ellen. ❤️

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Food + History + Art

Joan basically Grub-Hubbed you her Coffee Cake from Heaven. This is why I subscribed to you, so moving...

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Thank you, Ric, a very special Grub-Hub delivery indeed ❤️

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I’m so sorry for your loss. This is a lovely tribute.

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Thank you so much, Ava ❤️

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