I hope you’ll enjoy this chocolate chip cookie recipe and create some wonderful memories with your family and friends. I’m sure you’ll get their seal of approval after the first bite.

Ok, I admit it, I’m a Fall Fanatic! It's my favorite season of the year without a doubt and nothing says fall to me like pumpkin bread. This particular recipe was introduced to our church community in the 1960s by our associate minister’s wife. My mother made this recipe so many times over the years, it’s naturally named "Mom’s pumpkin bread.” One of my fondest memories is sharing a piece (or two) with her whenever she baked it. Trust me, I have tried lots of pumpkin bread recipes, but this one is my absolute favorite. I know you will love it too.

As we approach the last days of 2020, I thought it would be appropriate to end with a celebration drink! This recipe makes a lovely, icy cocktail with orange juice, lemonade, tea and Amaretto. I recommend topping off with a lemon-lime soda or ginger-ale and garnishing with sliced fruit and maraschino cherries. Drop in the straw and you’re all set to party!

My love of scones started a few years ago after attending Afternoon Tea at the Drake Hotel in Chicago with a lifelong friend. It’s a memory I’ll always treasure and nothing takes me back there like the smell of a warm scone. Delight yourself and your friends with some delicious scones and create your own Afternoon Tea!

Mabel was a family friend and her coffee cake was a favorite of ours. This is my take on a mid-century classic recipe.