Rachel’s Lemon Polenta Cookies
Rachel at the Union Street Bakery puts her heart and soul into her cooking, and she’ll tell you her recipe selections vary with her moods. She worked hard to balance the flavors of this particular cookie. There were times when she used too much lemon and polenta, making the lemon polenta cookies slightly bitter. Other times, she was heavy-handed with the sugar, creating a cookie that was too sweet. But these days, she feels as if she’s found the perfect blend of sweet and savory. She encourages everyone who makes her cookies to experiment. Feel free to mix in different flavors or try a unique topping. She wants you to find your favorite balance of flavors. Enjoy!
¾ cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup ground cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s well blended. Mix in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture. Scoop the cookie dough by tablespoons onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Never Too Much Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup softened butter
½ cup sugar
1¼ cups brown sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon rum extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup large chocolate chips
1 cup small chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together the softened butter and the sugars. Add the egg, egg yolk, and rum extract. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture. Mix in the chips. Scoop the cookie dough by tablespoons onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Could Faith have found another way not to give up her son?
Since Rae gave Michael up for adoption, Rae lives to avoid further mistakes. Is it possible to live a full life when you aren’t living to win, but to not lose?
Lisa appears to be very open about her alcoholism and is never afraid to speak her mind. However, is she as trapped as Rae, who keeps all her emotions hidden? Is redemption obvious when it is offered?
As Rae and Lisa stare at the witch bottles in the Shire Architectural Salvage yard, each is at a crossroads. How would their lives have been different if they chose another path?
Were you surprised when Rae broke her witch bottle? What do you think about Lisa’s secret?
Do you think Faith’s curse is real?
Do you think Lisa actually heard Jennifer, or was the voice a part of her imagination?
What constitutes a real mother?
Do you believe in being careful what you wish for?
What would your witch bottle include and why?
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