Delicate, Sweet, Buttery Treats - Purim Gift Baskets
Marcy Goldman 

At Purim, regardless of the pervasive theme of gaiety, feasting and frolic, the focus is on giving, specifically on giving homemade baked treats. These baked sweeties are what fill the traditional Purim gift baskets, known as giving shalot manot.

Recipes:

Purim Amaretti  Who wouldn’t want to find a batch of these in the Purim package? Almond scented, chewy crisp macaroon cookie bites. Wrap these in colored tissue paper, wrap them in a tin, or add a few to a Purim basket with other treats. Sheer gourmet fare.
Purim Jam Shortbread Sandwich Cookies  A delicate pastry cookie that is a great keeper – perfect for hosting with or packing in a gift bag. You can use raspberry jam or apricot hamantashen filling.
Queen Ester Chocolate Decadence Cookies You would expect cookies named for a queen to be decadent and regal. These flour-free chocolate cookies are tiny gems, fallen soufflés that morph into rich, chewy, crisp cookies, perfect for Purim.
Caramel Chocolate Pecan Purim Bars  Nothing beats this brown sugar blondie bar, stuffed with added goodies. Cut these small, for they are rich, wrap in colored paper and stuff them into Purim bags.

March Madness - What is it all About?
Karen Mitchell-Wilcher

The month of March has been known to arrive with fierce wind and depart with calm breezes. And in-between the two there is March Madness. Now March Madness may be any number of things. For some it is the serious attempt to start your new year’s resolution to eat healthier, exercise, and shape up for warm weather. Maybe it’s the mad rush to Spring clean and purge. Sometimes it is the marathon of sports and school activities. Most notably it is the opportunity to see the finest moments of college hoops.

Recipes:

Skillet Cornbread

Quick 'n Easy Turkey Chili

Sandwich Wraps with Chicken and Slaw

Clabber Girl Recipe of the Month:

Raisin Scones - Simple, Satisfying Scones!

Brunch or Tea Time is the perfect time to sit and relax with warm scones, served with an accompaniment of jams, and marmalades.

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See you next time!