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Lots of great points here. Have you watched Lessons in Chemistry on Apple? Chemistry is woven throughout, including cooking but on a great level the role of a woman trying to enter and succeed in her chosen profession. And it's set in the US in the 50s so...

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Thanks, Mark. I haven’t seen that show, although I’ve seen the adverts for it. Might add it to the Christmas break watch list!

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Oooh a shortbread recipe! It’ll have to wait but I will make it. I love baking this time of year and right now I’m not...but I will again in my new kitchen!

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It’s even good raw...not that I’ve done that.

Hope the move is going well! (All those boxes for the kitten!!)

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What is icing sugar? Powdered sugar?

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Yes, powdered sugar. (I’m not sure why we call it icing sugar, although it’s really the only thing I use it for.)

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Shortbread!!! My favorite cookie of all...and I've never met a cookie I didn't like!

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So many good cookies out there, Susan! Hope you get to try this recipe (and if you do, let me know how it stacks up!)

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