These are my standby sugar cookies that I make for Christmas, Valentines and just about any other time we want some sugar cookies. They are great frozen until you need some. These cookies have saved me numerous times when I have flaked out and forgotten an obligation at the girls’ school to bring treats. It is so easy to pull out this cookie dough out of the freezer, cut them into slices, bake and your instant treats are ready.I got this recipe from an old friend from the Netherlands. She used to make this for us, her co-workers, every Christmas and she always made them in the cutest little shapes. See, this dough is perfect for those cookie presses in case you have one in your gadget drawer waiting to … Read entire article »

I have been hacking and coughing for a week now, and just hadn’t had much energy nor inspiration to cook. The only thing that feels good on my throat is something soupy, sour and hot. I think I’ve posted enough sinigang recipes on this blog for everyone to drown in, but I love soups, so what the hey! Anyway, my girls were looking a bit pitiful without anything homemade for days now, so we decided to make these quick and easy cookies for comfort. And guess what, they have lemons! Just what the doctor ordered for a cold. Well, not really, but they were great anyhow. INGREDIENTS:3/4 cup (1 & 1/2 sticks) of butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar2 Tbsp. poppyseeds2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest1 egg3 tsp. lemon juice2 cup flour Cream … Read entire article »