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I can’t imagine a better way to spend a winter weekend day than lounging around reading a good book while the scent of freshly baked cookies fills the house! Here’s one of my go-to recipes for a hearty, chewy cookie. Plus, it uses whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and dried fruit, so it’s practically health food! This makes a big batch, so you can freeze some for later or share them with friends. (Or eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while you binge-watch Netflix.) Chewy Cherry Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed [...]

Every home cook should have a few go-to desserts on hand in case of emergencies — especially during the holidays. Here’s one of mine! If you keep a box of brownie mix on hand (I like Ghiradelli), all you need is basic pantry staples like peanut butter and sugar to whip up a fancy-looking swirled brownie in under an hour. This is one of the few occasions where I’ll unapologetically admit to baking from a mix, because brownie mixes turn out just as good as, if not better than, scratch. Pop this in the oven while you shower, and by [...]

We Have a Photo Winner! Congratulations to the winner of our Fall Photo Contest!  Readers Lane follower Diane snapped this adorable pic on her web cam.  She loves the crisp, cool weather that comes with fall in the north country, but knows that the best way to enjoy it is in front of the fireplace with a good book and a warm puppy.  Diane wins our four-book Cozy Mystery Bundle, generously provided by super-publicist Maryglenn McCombs, giving her four new series to try as the season turns from crisp to downright cold. Thanks to everyone who entered our photo contest [...]