Payard’s ‘Chocolate Epiphany’

I had an epiphany this morning.
As I sat at the red light in light traffic in my car after dropping off the kids at school, I realized I’d forgotten to throw on a coat.
And in that exact moment, as the radio blasted Steppenwolf’s ‘Born to Be Wild’ loud enough to be heard by anyone close [...]

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Roly-Poly Pudding: A Cautionary Tale Though Sometimes a Delicious One

The last day of the year is a time for cautionary tales. Most everyone has their own to muse on, but if you find yourself shorted in this area you can always turn to The Tale of Samuel Whiskers and the Roly-Poly Pudding to give yourself a good fright.
Here is where the action begins in [...]

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Mince, Quince and Calico Pie – Runcible Spoon Betimes

Menu-planning at Christmas-time should always begin with dessert.

His body is perfectly spherical,
He weareth a runcible hat.
If you do not plan dessert first, armies of meringue snowpeople will come to sit on your table.
If you do plan dessert first, during your every waking moment you will be accompanied by two perfect little Santas who will bring [...]

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