I used to work at a large organization that had something called “Paychecks and Doughnuts” every other Friday.  The event brought people from all different departments together in a large room where coffee, doughnuts, and direct deposit slips or live pay checks were available.  In the middle of the room was a long, long, long conference table, literally covered with doughnuts—the most I had ever seen in one place.  People really looked forward to “Paychecks and Doughnuts," I think, because it simply offered something fun and sweet to look forward to, which I think we all need. One of my favorite blogs is called ...

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There is a famous and often quoted line said by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, a famous French food expert from the 18th century that seems especially relevant during the holiday season: “Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you who you are.”  Traditional foods that are mainstays of family celebrations often tell us a lot about who we are and where we came from. What I find very interesting is the way that different cultures sometimes intersect and how the traditions of different groups can sometimes be very similar.  The holidays are a great time to share our traditions with other people.  I love that my sweet little niece learned about Hanukkah this week ...

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I have fond childhood memories of making doughnuts with my grandmother on Saturday mornings. I couldn't wait for them to come out her frying pan so that I could shake them in a brown paper bag with powdered sugar or cinnamon and sugar. They were hot and delicious and also very special to me since I'd helped to make them. A couple of weeks ago, my daughter-in-law, Katie, asked me if I could teach her how to make doughnuts and I jumped on the opportunity. (I hadn't made them in years because of, well to be hon...

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