About twenty years ago when my youngest niece
was 4, she was standing on a stool, apron around her little waist, hands in the
bowl in front of her "fishing" for bits when she made a statement
wiser than her preschool years. She said, "Auntie Kathleen, it's
always the best time to make chocolate chip cookies, isn't it?" Now,
I realize I am biased toward my sweet pea, Bree Ann, but who can deny
those take-'em-outta-the-oven-eat-'em-while-they're-hot words of absolute
truth? She was a flour and egg and chocolate genius. A cookie philosopher of
note, to be sure. Any day and every day is the best day to make
chocolate chip cookies, don’t you agree?
I have a ton of chocolate chip cookie recipes
(and tasting memories) to substantiate my agreement. From whole wheat to
unbleached to gluten free, chocolate chip cookies make their way into my life
on a pretty regular basis. How about you?
Even though there are no shortages of recipes in my kitchen, I am always excited to find and try new ones. I need look no further than the shelves that hold cookbooks at the library. In library lingo, that means I’m headed to the Dewey area of the 641’s. There are plenty from which to choose!
Even though there are no shortages of recipes in my kitchen, I am always excited to find and try new ones. I need look no further than the shelves that hold cookbooks at the library. In library lingo, that means I’m headed to the Dewey area of the 641’s. There are plenty from which to choose!
So, check them out and let me know the (tasty) results. You can easily
find me. I'm sitting at my computer, trying hard to concentrate on work,
while feeling the get-out-the bowl-and-mixer-itch to celebrate National
Chocolate Chip Cookie Day this month. After thought ... just one
day? I think we should join forces and declare May to be National Chocolate
Chip Cookie MONTH. Care to join me?
Kathleen,
Children's Librarian
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