COOKING WITH BRITT
A Reason to Celebrate By Britt Allgood
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elebrations are held for many different occasions - holidays, weddings, promotions, anniversaries, and one that is near and dear to me, birthdays. As far back as my college days, when money was tight, I would bake a cake, pie, or cookies for friends and family on their birthday. I’ve continued that tradition into my professional career. My team appreciates that I celebrate their special day and that I won’t hesitate to
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prepare or bake something a bit out of the ordinary. Recently, I was a bit stumped by a friend's request; cheesecake. Of all the things I have baked in my life, I had never made a “proper” cheesecake. My brother, a professional chef, my Aunt Pat, and my mother when she was alive, are/were the true bakers in the family. They have all made a beautiful and delicious cheesecake - I had a high bar to reach. One of the reasons I have never made one just for myself is because cheesecake is
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