Grandma’s Whoopie Pies

I hear it’s long been a debate between Pennsylvania and Maine bakers as to who first created the whoopie pie.  My great-aunt even joined the fun and always told the story of one of her ancestors naming the treat at their family store; in my hometown they’re usually considered an Amish thing, but that doesn’t… Continue reading Grandma’s Whoopie Pies

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Ace Collins

For Christians worldwide, the month of December is filled with joy and wonder as we anticipate the celebration of Christ’s birth. There is no other time of the year that can compare to the Christmas season for both the young and young at heart. From December to New Year’s Eve, reawaken the wonder, joy, and… Continue reading “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Ace Collins

Book Clubbing on the Orphan Train: “A Family Apart”

This month’s girls’ book club selection was one I’ve had for years:  about twenty years, in fact.  We read A Family Apart by Joan Lowry Nixon, the first in the Orphan Train Adventure series. The story opens in New York City with an Irish family whose father has died.  Ma is trying hard to keep everyone… Continue reading Book Clubbing on the Orphan Train: “A Family Apart”

Nutty Oatmeal Chip Cookies

I’ve got a thing for cookies.  Especially oatmeal cookies. I think it’s because they seem healthy.  I mean, all those oats are just chock-full of fiber, and that’s a good thing, right? The great thing about these particular cookies is that they really are pretty good for you.  Full of nut butters, nuts, and oats… Continue reading Nutty Oatmeal Chip Cookies

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