Over the Wall

I didn't take this picture; found it in my archives and thought it was funny. In 2005 my daughter was studying in Ireland for a semester.  One of her friends took this picture of her going over the wall. It looks like she is breaking out of prison. She wasn't in a convent or anything, …

Chinese Chews

Chinese Chews are back!  This is great news, my all-time favorite Christmas cookie is back on the menu. My maternal grandmother introduced me to Chinese Chews when I was very young, and my Mom continued making this annual treat for many years to come.  As my Mom aged, others used her Christmas recipes, trying to …