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We missed you!

mrsweasley@evpl — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:34:00 GMT

If you missed our American Girls book discussion yesterday, you missed some historical Christmas treats. We enjoyed Addy's Sweet Potato Pudding, and Samantha's gingerbread. Peanut butter sandwiches represented Kit's depression-era fare, and an authentic family recipe captured the flavor of Molly's Christmas morning coffee cake.

The coffee cake recipe was given to me years ago by my mother-in-law, Anna Mae Jayne Soper (1933-1985), who was just about Molly's age. For those who attended and asked for it, and for anyone else who wants a taste of history, here is the recipe:

Dutch Cake

¾ cup sugar

1 cup flour

Butter or shortening the size of egg (I estimate this to be about 3 tablespoons)

1 egg

1 cup milk

Beat above ingredients together, then add:

1 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

Pour batter into a 9" round or 8" square cake pan. Sprinkle top with sugar and cinnamon before baking. Bake approximately 30 minutes at 375°.

If you love the American Girls...

mrsweasley@evpl — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:28:00 GMT

...You'll love An American Girl Christmas at McCollough Branch this Thursday, December 4, at 3:30 pm.

Mothers and daughters (and Grandmothers!) are invited to share the stories of American Girls Addy, Samantha, Kit and Molly. We'll also be enjoying some historical holiday treats!

Greg Heffley fans, Unite!

mrsweasley@evpl — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:24:00 GMT

For some wacky fun, join us at McCollough Branch for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," a program based on the popular book series by Jeff Kinney. We'll have some crazy activities, mostly involving toilet paper, and you can earn "Mom Bucks" just like Greg and Rodrick.

Be there at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, in McCollough Branch's meeting room. And in the meantime, tell me what you think of Greg Heffley's journals.