Monthly Archives: January 2015

In Pursuit of Chocolate

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Sonja Duerre Stromswold

A couple of years ago we pared down our offerings at Sonja’s Old Fashioned Delicacies. We were just making too many items; lots of different cookies, breads, cakes, quick breads, candies. Now I’m on the other side of the teeter-totter. … Continue reading →

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Bullwinkle

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Sonja Duerre Stromswold

It’s funny how even nature changes over time. When I was growing up, there were very few moose in our country. I fact, I distinctly remember the very first one I ever saw. I was in my early teens. We … Continue reading →

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Old recipes

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Sonja Duerre Stromswold

January is the best time to try new cookie recipes. The past season is still fresh in our minds: the successes, the flavors we were lacking, the recipes that simply took too much labor. So I peruse my extensive library … Continue reading →

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January

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Sonja Duerre Stromswold

January is a month of transition. The sun shines longer as we head for spring. But I get to sleep more as the holiday rush is over. đŸ™‚ It’s time to tuck away the proven recipes and try to perfect … Continue reading →

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