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Fudgy Hot Chocolate prepared in a glass cup beside a small Hot Chocolate Kit and several utensils on a "Love" tea towel.
Beverage

Fudgy Hot Chocolate

Aunt Noni’s Christmas Fudge makes a great base for a steamy cup of Fudgy Hot Chocolate. Just add hot milk, and marshmallows if you like. You can even add a shot of espresso for an invigorating mocha flavor.

Wild Persimmon Cake topped with persimmon flowers and served on a green cake plate.
Bread, Dessert

Yamini’s Wild Persimmon Cake

The delicate sweetness of ripe persimmons flavors this beautiful nut bread. The rich texture of persimmon pulp and the tones of citrus and warm spice that characterize this unique fruit make Yamini’s Wild Persimmon Cake an unexpected treat that is perfect for snack time or dessert.

A plate of Aunt Noni's Christmas Fudge on display in front of Aunt Hen's Peanut Butter Fudge and Mama Jean's Old Fashioned Fudge.
Cookies and Candy

Aunt Noni’s Christmas Fudge

A classic mid-century recipe, Aunt Noni’s Christmas Fudge is nearly foolproof. Sometimes called “No-Fail” Fudge, the directions are easy and require no candy thermometer. This recipe makes a deliciously creamy fudge with a rich chocolate flavor.

A loaf of Braided Cheese Bread on a patterned bread cloth.
Bread

Braided Cheese Bread

Cheese Bread has been a favorite at my family’s table for decades. Tender and flavorful this bread is delicious served with ham, turkey or most any family or festive dinner. Shape this lovely dough into braided loaves or, if you prefer, round pull-apart rolls to serve for brunch, dinner or an afternoon snack.

Aunt Betty's Spicy Oatmeal Cookies stacked on a white plate.
Cookies and Candy

Aunt Betty’s Spicy Oatmeal Cookies

A measure of cloves rounds out the sweetness of cinnamon and dark brown sugar to create an intriguing flavor in Aunt Betty’s Spicy Oatmeal Cookies. The spices lay down a lingering impression on the tongue to sweeten the bitter notes in the coffee Aunt Betty loved to share. They also taste great with cold milk in a wide glass for dipping.