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Russian Spice Cookies and the Magic Nesting Doll Story

Earlier this week my daughter pulled out of her bookcase one of her favorite stories, “The Magic Nesting Doll,” by Jacqueline K. Ogburn and illustrated by Laurel Long. Little Miss I first saw this book at our local library, but we both liked it so much that I bought it … Continue reading

Arroz con Leche and The Girl who Walked among Scents book

Today our cooking journey finally brought us to Mexico, where I was born and raised. I decided to share one of the easiest and most satisfying recipes with the girls: Arroz con leche, or Rice Pudding in English.  For this version I used two ingredients that might not be that … Continue reading