Snowfall in the City Quotes

“Maple Bacon Bread Pudding Nonstick baking spray 1 pound bacon Maple sugar or brown sugar, to coat bacon slices 1 1⁄2 cups cream 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Pinch of salt 6 eggs 8 slices brioche or challah bread Preheat the oven to 375° F. Coat a 9-inch round or oval pan with baking spray. Dredge bacon slices in maple or brown sugar. Bake the bacon on a sheet tray between two pieces of parchment paper until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Then crumble the bacon. Mix the cream, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, salt and eggs. Line the pan with the bread and pour the egg mixture over it. Sprinkle with bacon crumbles. Cover and refrigerate a couple of hours or overnight. Then bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until eggs are set. Serve with warm syrup.”
― Susan Wiggs, Snowfall in the City: The St. James Affair / Candlelight Christmas

“No-Process-Pickles 1 cup water 1 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar Handful of fresh dill Whole peppercorns and peeled garlic cloves Kirby cucumbers (or regular cucumbers, cut into quarters lengthwise) Red radishes, sliced thin Fill clear glass jars with the pickles and radishes, creating a nice color palette of red and green. Add the herbs and spices. Combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a jar with a lid, and shake to dissolve. Pour over pickles in the jars. Seal and refrigerate. These will be ready the next morning and can last up to a month—after that, please discard for safety’s sake.”
― Susan Wiggs, Snowfall in the City: The St. James Affair / Candlelight Christmas

“cups, and use the red drops to dye one lot blood red. Use the white icing to create mummy bandages, and the red to create wounds and bloody stumps. Use decorative sprinkles and red hots liberally.”
― Susan Wiggs, Snowfall in the City: The St. James Affair / Candlelight Christmas

“Beat granulated sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in dry ingredients on low speed until well mixed. Refrigerate dough two hours or overnight until firm. Preheat oven to 375°. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1⁄4-inch thickness. Cut into humanoid shapes with gingerbread-person cookie cutters. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. For the icing, mix all ingredients except food color. Divide white icing into two small”
― Susan Wiggs, Snowfall in the City: The St. James Affair / Candlelight Christmas

“Walking Dead Sugar Cookies 2 1⁄3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Cookie Icing: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons milk 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 to 4 drops red food color”
― Susan Wiggs, Snowfall in the City: The St. James Affair / Candlelight Christmas