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Cheri Murray's avatar

This was such a refreshing read!

Joanne J Henry's avatar

Everything about this column is lovely: your story, your writing, your deep dives into life and living, and of course the recipe. Sounds delicious, like a company cake, which I'll try next time company's coming. Makes me think of the song, "If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake" sung by Eileen Barton in the 1950s.

Jamie Schler's avatar

Thank you so much, Joanne! That's so wonderful of you to say! I do have to tell you that my brother and I used to sing that song all the time when we were kids!

Joanne J Henry's avatar

Same here! Every time it played on the radio my mother would turn it up so we could hear it no matter where we were and all joined in. We were a company cake family, too. All 3 of her daughters learned to bake so there was always someone available to bake if company was coming.

Michelle Jordan's avatar

Looks and smells fabulous!!

Elizabeth Leffler's avatar

I can identify with Jamie, as I am a political animal who likes to cook, eat and socialize. I don’t have a column but do enjoy yours. keep up the good work!

Jamie Schler's avatar

Thank you so much, Elizabeth. That means a lot to me.

Kathy Morelli's avatar

Wow! Looks fabulous! I’m going to try it!

It's Come To This's avatar

Chocolate and coffee. What’s not to like?

Joe Zahner's avatar

It might just be me but i think cooking and politics go very well together. The greatest cooks seem to me to be of a similar mindset that Donald Trump is a criminal and a jerk and he thinks McDonalds is gourmet fare.

Marta's avatar

Cooking is giving.