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13/05/2026

I’ve always used baking and cooking as a therapy for stress. Our brains need a distraction that calms the soul and occupies it with goodness and pleasure. Grieving the death of a loved one is all consuming and very personal and it’s important to allow the feelings to flow. I find myself unable to focus on the magnitude of what is ahead so I’m taking each day at a time.
I’m so grateful for the love of so many that have reached out to me…..with a card, a call, a message , delivery of food, a visit and mowing my lawn (my incredible neighbor).
Yesterday I wanted to bake something new….I haven’t baked in many months. I was gifted a “biscotti “with an enclosed recipe and so I gathered all the ingredients (took a few trips to store).
I wanted to make a “softer” version so instead of calling it Biscotti (twice baked) my daughter named it “sconotti”…yes it’s a cross between a scone and a biscotti. They have crisp edges and a coarse but softer interior. The sweetness of cranberries and cherries and the nutty almonds are a perfect balance.
Y’all remember my video of Rancho Gordo dried beans…..I’m making their baby limas (my fav) and the final dish will be Lima bean soup with acini de pepi pasta (tiny bits).
This is a huge accomplishment for me. I think I took my skills for granted in the past but I’m now realizing how difficult it is to focus on the details of a recipe and the process of getting to the final product.
There is always joy and love around us, we just need to be open and ready to embrace it. I hope you find joy and love each day in your own journey of life.

29/04/2026

Hi Everyone
As you all know Cookieland has been closed since fall 2025. Tim and I have been on a horrifying journey with his health. He had a 17 hour surgery for esophageal cancer on Jan 14, 2026 and spent 102 days trying to recover. I lost the “love of my life” yesterday April 28 . Tim was the artist behind the scenes and was with me at every Sunday Artisan Market. My family and I are devastated with our loss.

01/03/2026

Hi Everyone
I've been in a bubble still on this difficult health journey of Tim's, but I remain hopeful.
It's been a long, cold winter and today is the first day of March with the hint of Spring in the horizon.
I look forward to warmer days and still dreaming of baking again.

26/01/2026

I hope you are all safe during this challenging winter weather. I’ve been in a bubble advocating this health journey and I find beauty today, finally able to look outside and see sunshine glistening on the new fallen snow. I have hope and love in my heart, I’m so grateful to our medical providers and the incredible care they give. January has passed quickly and I’m sharing love today. Cookieland remains temporarily closed so I’m posting Valentines designs of the past.
Happy Valentines Day

29/12/2025

Although this year has been a difficult journey, I’m grateful for the beautiful moments and connections. Looking back captures some joy in my life and I look forward to 2026 , with hope in my heart. With no date yet of re-opening cookieland….I think I see it in the future. Thank you for your patience and good wishes.
Happy New Year !!!!

21/12/2025

The life of a baker…..
I wanted to share a lighthearted story with you.
As a professional baker equipment is the blood line of my business, essential to making quality products.
A few years ago I had an order, I can’t remember what it was but I needed my food processor to make it happen. It broke in the middle of processing….in a panic I called my lovely neighbor Rosie and she invited me over to finish with her food processor. I was forever grateful that she helped minimize my stress and I made the deadline.
In 2022 my oven thermostat died for the second time with no fixing this time. Luckily Lowe’s had a “new” oven in stock and I got a rushed delivery with no time wasted. My old oven lasted me 18 years…..
Buying appliances isn’t an easy task nowadays…..technology has invaded the simplicity of on and off, bake, clean etc. I have embraced the fact that there is a learning curve for us “mature” users and I picked out a middle road range trying to minimize the bells and whistles. My first try to use this new machine was awkward…goggling how to change oven temperature. Push and hold this button and scroll to the temperature you desire (ugh). Baking became a new challenge for me, my new oven and I weren’t friends. Inconsistency, finicky timers and I managed to hobble along for 3 years never really settling in to a purr.
This season, my business was put on hold for the holidays due to family illness, but I wanted to bake a few things for family to achieve some normalcy and creative outlet. I baked some gingerbread and lebkuchen …..the day after my birthday December 12 , I was making an omelette and the stove panel started screaming, flashing and blanked out. I continued to finish the omelette on the stove, rushing to get to a doctors appointment in Ann Arbor. My lovely daughter was visiting and said “ no worries Mama, I will figure it out before you get home”. She called tech support and did many tests with them.
Well, it’s been over a week and I still don’t have a working oven. The “computer panel” blew up and although the stove top works fine the oven can’t be used without the computer dictating the orders. It’s 3 years old and it’s the most I’ve ever spent on a range. A new panel would be $800 to be installed…..
My incredible husband found the part for $400 and he can install it (he thinks)
I’m writing this story with a humorous intent, I believe we must laugh through life’s debaucheries.
I went shopping for a new range and I looked for “another” brand and of course the prices are higher than 3 years ago…so here I am.
Thankfully, ironically I don’t have tons of cookie orders beating on my door so we have time to contemplate. Sadly, I will not have Christmas baking….but I can still make butter toffee and peanut brittle for gifts.
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Holiday Season, and remember not to sweat the small stuff. Sharing love and time is the true gift of life. I’m so thankful for joy in my life and I wish you all a Joyous New Year.

18/12/2025

Hi Everyone
I can’t believe the holidays are upon us and I hope you are enjoying time with family and friends. Baking goodies are such a big part of celebrating and many families have traditional goodies that they make this time of year.
I have wonderful memories sharing traditional goodies made in cookieland over the years with you.

03/12/2025

I'm wanting some holiday spirit so I've dabbled with some new recipes that I have never had time to try. Getting ready for all the ingredients was a challenge but I've finally reached the bake day.
I made marzipan, candied orange, citron, and Lebkuchen dough. Putting it all together to create a very special German cookie

03/11/2025

Hi Everyone, I had to share a new baking revelation with you. Have you ever used the citron, found in the produce/ deli area this time of year? Many recipes like Lebkuchen fruitcake, panettone, etc call for it. Well it's made from Buddha fruit. Candied citrus. Fall project, very simple to make.
Chop and boil the fruit, then add to syrup and boil again, roll in sugar.
*finished citron

09/09/2025

Hi Everyone
Tim and I are on a difficult journey that will extend into 2026. I’ve put my baking on hold and I’m unsure of what the future holds for Dana’s Confections. Life has its challenges but I remain positive and optimistic.
Thank you so much for all your support over the years, it’s been so incredible having you with me as I shared my baking passion.

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