Kristi, you just made my day (and upcoming weekend, and following week...) Thank you DO much for sharing this special time with your daughter. This is exactly what I want to accomplish, and what all of us strive for at King Arthur: to make baking an opportunity to connect with family, friends, and those in the community who could use a helping hand. Your daughter will remember this as long as you do, I'm sure. Plus, it sounds like she may have caught the "baking bug," and has discovered what can turn out to be a lifelong passion for many of us. I started baking in college, when I discovered the smell of warm brownies could bring boys in the dorm into the kitchen... well, maybe don't share that with her yet. :) But baking is all about interacting with those around you. I mean, who ever bakes a batch of cookies and eats every single one, without sharing? It's a great skill to develop. And the rewards — both emotional, and actual (pie!), are substantial. Good luck with that Thanksgiving pumpkin pie! PJH

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