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the best brownies ever

Other than bread and pizza, I’m not much of a baker. I leave the cakes, pies, and most of the cookies to Sarah. But I do like making brownies, and am always searching for a great recipe. Or, at least, … Continue reading

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a Mother’s Day cake

Almost everything I know about cooking I learned from my mom, who has a degree in food science and is an excellent cook. Growing up, my sister and I were always welcome in the kitchen and were always encouraged to … Continue reading

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toffee

Candy making is a challenging cooking task. I can say this with certainty because I’ve seen my mom – probably the best cook that I know – mess up a pan of caramel. I’ve done it plenty of times: I’ve … Continue reading

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