On Friday night I was back at the Village Tap to celebrate Danny’s last day of work. He drove out to the suburbs every day for years for a programming job he didn’t enjoy and just had enough. It will be interesting to see if he decides to do something completely different or if he’ll [...]

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On Saturday we went to Doug, Naoko and Tommy’s house for their annual holiday party with friends & family. Even though Doug told us that Naoko would only be making appetizers, we all knew better than to eat anything before going. Naoko is kind of Martha Stewart. All of the food she makes is so [...]

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Photo via Erin
Laura’s Cranberry Streusel Shortbread Bars won top honors at my cookie party. Lots of people emailed or commented to request the recipe. Sorry it took so long for me to provide it, I was in California on business for much of this past week.
For the crust & struesel

10 1/2 oz. (1 cup plus [...]

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