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Shop at the Supreme Court
The cookbook in honor of Martin Ginsburg, the late spouse of Justice Ruth Ginsburg, Chef Supreme, led us to the Court's Historical Society site. It also features court-inspired jewelry, watches and games more »
Facts and Figures for Thanksgiving Day: Nov. 24, 2011
"The legacy of thanks and the feast have survived the centuries, as the event became a national holiday in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanksgiving." Cherry, Pumpkin or Pecan? more »
Holiday Desserts: Pumpkin and Pecan Pies, Gingerbread Men and Christmas Cookies
With the pressures of holiday time added, spilled sprinkles crunching on the kitchen floor and frosting smeared on counter tops can push parents beyond their patience limit. Yet this is how our memories are formed, the way we learn cherished traditions that we continue with our own children. more »
My Mother’s Cookbook; Recipes from Younger Friends: Cindy’s Cookies, Gaby’s Butter Cookies with Jam, California Cheesecake, and Cynthia’s Lemon Bars
My mother valued the companionship of friends her own age, but she also liked learning about the tastes, interests, and ideas of younger women. As she grew older and faced the reality that friends of her generation were leaving this earth in far too rapid succession, the friendships she cultivated with younger women helped to soften those repeated losses. more »
