Long before the snow begins to fall

utI open my mother's hand written recipe book, trying to decide which of those delectable recipes will be baked for this Christmas. My mother (1909-1995) was an excellent cook. Her paleo smoothie recipes are written down in exact order and the oven was preheated to the proper baking temperature. The necessary utensils needed would be spread out on the counter and her measurement of ingredients was exact. She had her favourite recipes, many accompanied by her personal thoughts. Her bran muffin recipe reads excellent," the currant slice is super," potato buns are favourite; Queen Anne cookies are Good as is her Mocha Chocolate Cake, Butterscotch Chews and Sultana Cake. Her friend Freda's recipe for butter tarts is best ever as is her own oatmeal date bars. The recipe for French Custard Pie warranted a check mark by its title.