tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84941224056277932842024-02-20T10:59:28.808-08:00My Dark Cove PantryI am from Gambo, NL, located on the east coast of Canada, in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. My hometown of Gambo was once divided into three smaller communities, known as Middle Brook, Dark Cove & Gambo. I grew up in Dark Cove, and absolutely love to cook and bake, so I thought what better name could there be for my first blog than 'My Dark Cove Pantry'. Even though I now live in Flatrock, and now have a new pantry, it will always be 'My Dark Cove Pantry'.Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-35092084007871037622018-09-05T13:27:00.003-07:002018-09-05T13:27:57.775-07:00Picturesque Portugal Cove-St. Philips<div style="text-align: center;">
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There are so many pretty places to visit on the Avalon Peninsula. </div>
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal_Cove%E2%80%93St._Philip%27s" target="_blank">Portugal Cove-St. Philips</a> ranks right up there.</div>
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Lobster pots.....<br />
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Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-27075954580104683172018-04-17T16:24:00.000-07:002018-04-17T16:47:04.305-07:00High winds make for high seasWe have had exceptionally high winds recently, and it sure is evident when looking at the ocean.<br />
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I went over to Middle Cove Beach this evening to take a few snaps. If you scroll back a few posts, you can do a comparison.<br />
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For me, there is something, almost hypnotizing, about watching and listening, as the waves crash against the rocks. I have a feeling I'm not the only one, judging by the people on the beach, and still arriving, to have little fires while admiring the majestic ocean, in all her glory.<br />
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<br />Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-52779979944687378012018-04-15T12:34:00.001-07:002018-04-15T12:34:43.701-07:00Quidi Vidi VillageI am amazed every time I go to this beautiful little village. It's hard to believe it is right in the city of St. John's. It is truly like stepping back in time. I just love it so much.<br />
It reminds of going for holiday visits to my father's home, when we were children. We would have to drive, for what seemed like days, and then take a ferry over to the beautiful island of Greenspond.<br />
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Even though it's still pretty cold, there are hints that spring is just around the corner.<br />
I am also getting back into my "outdoor" walking routine. I walk during the winter months at an indoor track, but there is nothing like the cold fresh air and the breeze blowing on your face.<br />
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Here is a pic that I took this evening..........<br />
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<br />Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-28428684139317274542018-03-30T10:52:00.001-07:002018-03-30T10:52:40.313-07:00Magnificent Middle Cove in MarchNo matter what time of year, this place is just magnificent.......<br />
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Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-28020102344120411212018-03-22T18:31:00.002-07:002018-03-22T18:31:14.846-07:00Long time away..........Hey there<br />
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I'm back! It's been almost 11 months since I last posted. <br />
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I never thought I would ever be too busy to continue with my blog, but boy, was I wrong!!<br />
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We actually sold our house and bought a condo!! Quite busy with all that, but we are pretty much all settled in now. We live much closer to the city, jobs.....and most importantly-family!!<br />
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Our granddaughter turned two last month and she is such a joy!!! She is fabulous and has us literally spellbound!<br />
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I will start getting out and about to do some photography soon---the weather is starting to warm up here. After all, it is SPRING!!!!<br />
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Well folks---going to sip a tea and catch an episode of <i><b>Caught</b></i> <br />
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<br />Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-9021956072618890472017-04-24T18:02:00.000-07:002017-04-24T18:02:19.711-07:00Small Icebergs in at Flatrock<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope I am not boring you with so many posts about ice, but there's lots of it here....so I'll share!</div>
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I went for my evening walk out toward the ocean, and was surprised to see that all </div>
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of the sea ice that was packed in tight to the shore yesterday, had moved off, leaving </div>
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some lovely little bergs behind. </div>
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It was too pretty not to shoot, so I called hubby, </div>
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I'll let the pictures do the talking.......</div>
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Much to our surprise, it looks like Mother Nature just did a bit of "pruning" for us. </div>
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Thank goodness, it was not near as bad as we expected!</div>
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The ice dropping off of the trees is almost deafening out in the yard now, but a </div>
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We have sun in the forecast for the coming week and warmer temperatures....</div>
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maybe spring is coming!!!! </div>
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Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-15264927296021479522017-04-21T14:32:00.004-07:002017-04-21T14:35:46.937-07:00Ice, Ice, Everywhere!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-49993334395383822772017-04-17T02:10:00.001-07:002017-04-17T02:10:15.422-07:00Pretty Pouch Cove<div style="text-align: center;">
Hubby and I couldn't resist a early morning stroll around Pouch Cove on Easter Sunday morning. </div>
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Pouch Cove is about 10 kilometers east of where we live, and it is literally right </div>
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Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-61945858750822143612017-03-22T16:07:00.000-07:002017-03-22T16:07:07.235-07:00March Morning Stroll around Quid Vidi lakeWhat a glorious morning it was on Sunday....Sunny, no wind and +3 degrees C (37.4 F).<br />
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You may know it as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squid_as_food" target="_blank">calamari</a>, but here in Newfoundland and Labrador, most of us call it <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squid" target="_blank">squid</a>.</div>
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These squid were extremely small, so hubby cooked them for only three minutes...... </div>
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As quickly as you can handle the hot squid, they need to be stuffed......</div>
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We love curling......my mom loved curling, and I am so excited!!</div>
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Hubby and I have tickets to a couple of the draws next week, so I am looking forward to that as well.</div>
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As I was filling the jars, I thought of how my mom and dad loved patridgeberry </div>
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jam, and how it was a staple in our home, as it was in most rural Newfoundland </div>
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homes when I was growing up. </div>
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Mom used to make patridgeberry tarts and squares, and sometimes served fresh, </div>
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still-warm patridgeberry jam as a sauce over steamed dumplings for dessert. </div>
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Roasted smoked capelin, bread with patridgeberry jam and steeped tea. </div>
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I remember how, as kids, we would grumble over the smell of roasting fish, or any fish being cooked. Now, I cherish it and consider myself lucky and privileged to live in a</div>
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He is usually the official fish <i>cooker-upper</i> at our house! </div>
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Of course, in light of today's post, I have to give honorable mention to my capelin trivet.</div>
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A gift from Rana :) </div>
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In closing, I'd like to encourage you to pop over <a href="https://www.nortonscovestudio.com/blogs/norton-039-s-cove-studio/30772739-smoked-capelin" target="_blank">here</a>, to see some fabulous capelin art, by Newfoundland artist, Janet Davis of <a href="https://www.nortonscovestudio.com/" target="_blank">Norton Cove Studio</a>.</div>
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Hope you all enjoy your weekend.</div>
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Cheers</div>
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Hubby and I went to a Valentine's Day dinner party last week, at Pam and Fraser's. </div>
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I knew Pam well growing up, and we went to high school together. </div>
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Wow---what a treat!!</div>
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The evening was just lovely. It was on Wednesday night, and we were in the </div>
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Valentine's Day was day one of a two-day blizzard, with record breaking</div>
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snowfall and high winds. The entire city actually shut down for two whole days. </div>
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I must say, I did thoroughly enjoy the two extra days off. </div>
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We were literally housebound for the full two days, which made dinner at </div>
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Pam and Fraser's even sweeter.</div>
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The welcome was warm, atmosphere and company was awesome, and the food......</div>
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Outstanding!! </div>
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Pam and Fraser were fabulous hosts, and the night flew by. It was almost eleven </div>
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when we left to come home. </div>
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For anyone who knows me well, that is late for me on a work night. </div>
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As soon as we arrived, we were all served a beverage of choice. </div>
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Fraser has an enviable stock of local and imported beers that he is very eager to share. </div>
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Fraser popped the cork on a lovely bottle of champagne, and Pam surprised us with two delectable amuse-bouches before we all moved to the dining room for our meal. </div>
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I did not get pictures of those, but they were certainly photo-worthy. </div>
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After we ate the delectable little treasures, I commented that I should have brought </div>
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Below are photos of the meal as it progressed. The photos certainly show her </div>
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attention to detail and it is quite evident that Pam loves to cook and entertain.</div>
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First, we had a selection of roasted beets--red beets carved like roses, and thinly sliced </div>
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yellow beets shaped like hearts, with a variety cheeses spread between them. </div>
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Also on this plate, fresh mozzarella, balsamic pearls, and some fresh peas and cucumber.......... </div>
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Pam even had fresh butter cut in the shape of little hearts to accompany the wonderful </div>
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Next.....homemade pasta, stuffed with crab and lobster, with a scrumptious cream sauce......</div>
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It tasted just as good as it looks....</div>
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Ooooohhhhhh---the main course. Lobster and cheeses baked in the body, string beans, </div>
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carrots and couscous with locally picked <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanterelle" target="_blank">chanterelles</a>. </div>
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Pam and Fraser picked these chanterelles last fall. believe it or not, I had never tasted </div>
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The entire meal was a fabulous experience for the soul and the taste-buds! </div>
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And of course, dessert was no different.</div>
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These scent the entire house while baking.<br />
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Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-22140825515632567592017-01-22T16:16:00.000-08:002017-01-22T16:16:19.274-08:00Scallops & Snow Storms<div style="text-align: center;">
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have a cooking-fest on Saturday!!</div>
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We pulled out salt fish for a big batch of homemade fish cakes; </div>
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a roast of beef to make a soup; some ground turkey for a <strike>meat</strike> "turkey-loaf----ha ha, just </div>
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Then last,but not least a bag of scallops (just caught about a month ago). </div>
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All jokes aside, I love days like this. Plus, it's a nice feeling when you are loading casseroles and tightly wrapped treasures in to the fridge, all great food for the upcoming week. </div>
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While we were sitting around enjoying a cozy big fire, keeping up with updates of the storm and listening to music, hubby couldn't resist frying some scallops in fresh butter and minced garlic!</div>
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Yummmmmy....they tasted delicious!!</div>
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The snowblower makes the chore much easier, and it was a gorgeous morning to be outside. </div>
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About minus 4 Celsius, sunshine and hardly any wind.</div>
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Have a great week.</div>
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Cheers</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I was browsing through my mom`s old cookbooks for a nice breakfast-type muffin. After all the chocolate and super rich foods over the holidays, I wanted something a little less ``sweet and chocolatey``. I came across this recipe and thought I`d try it. </span></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins</span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Yields: 12</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 cup rolled oats</span></i><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br />
<i>1 cup soured milk</i><br />
<i>1/2 cup canola oil</i><br />
<i>1 egg</i><br />
<i>3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed</i><br />
<i>1 cup flour</i><br />
<i>1 teaspoon baking powder</i><br />
<i>1/2 teaspoon baking soda</i><br />
<i>1/2 teaspoon salt</i><br />
<i>1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</i><br />
<i>1/4 teaspoon ground cloves</i><br />
<i>1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fold in the cranberries.</span></div>
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for 20 – 25 minutes </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">NOTE****
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Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-56018803691382975092017-01-09T15:54:00.000-08:002017-01-09T15:54:59.298-08:00Monday Night Meatloaf Marathon<br />
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As a full time worker, I am all about easy prepare-ahead meals. I
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This meatloaf recipe is delicious hot or cold. When I bake it as a large loaf, I slice the </div>
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Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-65795420288956021652017-01-02T11:49:00.001-08:002017-01-02T11:49:05.567-08:00Snow Globe DayIt has been snowing all day. It's lovely though....no wind. <br />
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Kathleen's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023233771502468191noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494122405627793284.post-36625109924613034522016-12-12T09:53:00.000-08:002016-12-12T09:56:15.277-08:00Christmas MemoriesIt's amazing how things trigger certain memories. I find that my biggest trigger is definitely smells. Some of my most treasured memories of Christmas flood back to me when I smell a spicy fruitcake being baked.<br />
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Yesterday, for the first time in about five years, I made a boiled raisin cake. That was one of my mom's favorites and she baked them often, not only at Christmas.<br />
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This Christmas will mark the four year anniversary since we lost our mother, on December 27. I didn't make cakes that Christmas, or any Christmas since, but yesterday I was overwhelmed with the urge to pull out mom's old cookbooks and do some "Christmas baking". <br />
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Her cookbooks were all well-used and she loved to clip recipes from newspapers and magazines, and tape them inside the covers of all of her cookbooks, wherever she could find space!<br />
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I mixed up the Cherry Cake recipe, and baked it in two 6 inch round pans.........<br />
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and the famous Boiled Raisin Cake........<br />
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I then performed the ultimate "no-no" in mom's books, and cut it as soon as it cooled. Mom always made her cakes weeks before Christmas and let them age in beautiful old tins, wrapped in waxed paper. I just couldn't wait.<br />
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It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas!!!</div>
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