Saturday, January 30, 2016

Cookies

My mother recalled my first spoken word …  At age 3, I finally gave voice to my dominant thought: "cookie!"  Our children began talking at a much earlier age, thank goodness, probably with more affectionate words like "Mama" and "Dada."  But I'm different, and "cookie" has stuck with me as a keyword throughout my life.

Before the Internet and TV Food Network (launched 11/23/1993 with Robin Leach and others,) cookies were the simple, ultimate fast food – a convenient, satisfying snack, especially for kids.  Extra healthy with oatmeal and raisins (my all-time favorite.)  Who can forget the cookie jar!