GRANDMA'S SPICE COOKIES
Delectable baking aromas are an unmistakable sign that Christmas is near. I love to bake year round. I'm always excited to try something new, but at Christmas I get nostalgic and fall back on the old reliable recipes that have become traditions.
A favorite in our family is Grandma Violet's Cookies, named after my husband's grandmother who always had a batch to pull from the freezer when we stopped by. On my yellowed index card, in Grandma Violet's distinctive handwriting, she called them Aunt Myra's Cookies. I think someday my grandchildren will call them Bama's Cookies, since it's a special treat each time I make them for the family. Whatever they're called, they don't last long! I always bake a double batch and have been known to take heart-shaped variations to booksignings on Valentine's Day as a treat for my special readers.
The recipe is included in A Western Winter Wonderland where Marvel whips up a batch with her young guests.
You know, there are a couple things I've been meaning to mention, because I just don't think you're paying attention. Remember a lo-o-o-ong time ago, I collected all of your pet names? How many of you recognized your pet names used in The Preacher's Daughter this summer? That was just for you, my blogger lovelies.
And -- remember the contest to name the hero for the Christmas novella? He is none other than SETH PAXTON, the hero of Christmas Day Family in A Western Winter Wonderland - named by WDMCuz.
Oh, and there are no reviews posted on amazon yet. You could be the first!
Cheryl, this book was great! I stayed up late last night and finished your novella. I love Marvel & Seth and the kids are adorable. Now, I have to find the time to read the other two stories, we're having guests for the next five days, do you supposed I can send them off to bed early so I can read? HA! Thanks for another great story.
ReplyDeleteWooohooo! I'd like to spice his cookie. :-)~~
ReplyDeleteWhile I was in FL my Mom made a spice cake that was delicious and I'm going to ask her to send me one for Christmas. I would love these cookies. Again I'll have to ask my honey to make them for me. He loves to bake. I've forgotten where the kitchen is.
It sounds so good-- I just got my copy and I am waiting till closer to the holidays to read it-- at least that is what I am hoping for-- although everyday I pick it up and sigh!
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not a picture of Grandma either....
ReplyDeleteReaders, this came from MSN encarta TV Myths/trivia quiz: the quintesstional (spelling?) COWBOY-The tobacco industry was one of the first to advertise on television. Phillip Morris' campaign for its Marlboro brand of cigarettes -- depicting a rugged cowboy known as the MARLBORO Man -- was one of the most successful and long running. Conceived in 1954, the campaign ran until cigarette advertising was banned from TV in January 1971 -- and continued in print for many more years. During that time, several different men portrayed the Marlboro Man, two of whom died of lung cancer. David McLean, who appeared in TV and print ads starting in the early '60s, died in October 1995 at age 73. Wayne McLaren, who posed for print ads in the '70s, died in July 1992 at age 51.
ReplyDeleteSee what happens when you roll those cigarettes?
A friend is married to a guy who looks like them. Tough cookies!
Cheryl, more cowboy resources for Pistols & petticoats- thestoecklincollection.com has calendars, prints & cards- he is a photography who has published 13 books, including several about Calif, TX, MT & ID cowboys & Cowboy Gear series (ie: spurs, boots, western buckles,etc.) Found his Cowboy Hats tonight at work if you want to see a copy; includes one of a cowboy in a hip bath with his hat & boots on & nothing else but soap lather.
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome calendars, Lou. I'll put one on my wish list!
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