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Recipe: Hartford Election Cake

Hartford Election Cake is so named because it came from an old recipe in Hartford, CT, where in Colonial times elections went on for days and voters appreciated the sustenance of a hearty baked good rich in dried fruit and … Continue reading

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Vote Early! Then make some Election Cake.

We voted yesterday, October 31, at a lively site filled with election workers in costumes and lots of voters (our machine was already over 100 a little before noon). If your state provides it, might be a good idea to … Continue reading

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Make your own pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin pie spice is the key flavoring for pumpkin pie and other autumnal delicacies, since pumpkin doesn’t have much taste on its own. (Which is why it’s interesting that people panicked about not being able to find canned pumpkin during … Continue reading

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