The day is cloudy with sleet starting to rattle against the windows. Just the day for warm houses and lovely baking smells. Three of my grandchildren had a sleep over, and I wanted to have a special breakfast for them before church. However, yesterday’s brunch had already featured scrambled eggs, and I wanted to stay…

  Christmas cookies are a distant memory, the Valentine’s day chocolate frenzy is over, and the lighter fruit desserts of Easter and early spring are weeks away. So what might be a desert to serve for a late winter/early spring potluck or dinner with friends? These soft and spicy bars could be a good accompaniment…