Old Mother Hubbard illustrated by Anne Sellers Leaf
MCMLVIII (1958)
Weight: 6 oz
Method of Disposal: Donating
This time of the year often makes me think of a day I spent with my Great Grandmother, Juanita. We made her famous Santa Claus sugar cookies. We used shredded coconut and home-made icing to make his beard. We made black, white, and red icing. The cookies themselves were crispy and delicious. I am surprised that no one seems to make them now that she has passed away. They were so popular when she was alive.
I remember her reading this book to me. I loved it, and I guess there is no surprise there--a woman serving a dog. It ultimately would become my life. I remember my mom picking me up and being excited to show off our cookies to her. It is a vague and faint memory all this years later--around 26-28 years ago--but it is a good one. This book will always make me think of her, but I will not forget her even if I pass it on, of course. She was a fiery and opinionated lady who seemed to love me and my brother very much. We loved her too.
I would really like to make those cookies again some day...
MCMLVIII (1958)
Weight: 6 oz
Method of Disposal: Donating
This time of the year often makes me think of a day I spent with my Great Grandmother, Juanita. We made her famous Santa Claus sugar cookies. We used shredded coconut and home-made icing to make his beard. We made black, white, and red icing. The cookies themselves were crispy and delicious. I am surprised that no one seems to make them now that she has passed away. They were so popular when she was alive.
I remember her reading this book to me. I loved it, and I guess there is no surprise there--a woman serving a dog. It ultimately would become my life. I remember my mom picking me up and being excited to show off our cookies to her. It is a vague and faint memory all this years later--around 26-28 years ago--but it is a good one. This book will always make me think of her, but I will not forget her even if I pass it on, of course. She was a fiery and opinionated lady who seemed to love me and my brother very much. We loved her too.
I would really like to make those cookies again some day...
