Some information about this book, All Children Have Different Eyes, came across my desk today. I must preface this by saying that I haven’t seen or reviewed the book (it comes out in December) but I thought the book would be of interest to both the HPS and general albinism community. I know as a kid I was always looking for someone in literature or movies that was like me, that I could identify with – so I have a feeling some of the kids out there would enjoy a book with characters like them. The Web site is: http://www.lowvisionkids.com. And if anyone orders the book, please let me know what you think.
Here's another recipe from Toby! Thanks Toby......and I'll get the others posted soon! Ratner's Cheesecake and plain cookies Ratner's was a Jewish dairy restaurant in the lower East Side of Manhattan. This recipe, from my disintegrating, no longer in print Ratner's cookbook, is the closest I've ever gotten to reproducing the rich, heavy cheesecake my mother made when I was a kid. It's worth the time it takes to prepare and every last calorie. Dough Can be prepared in advance. Makes enough for two cakes. Can be frozen or used to make cookies – see recipe below. 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 cup butter 2 eggs 3 cups sifted cake flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients with hands. Refrigerate 3 -4 hours, or preferably overnight. Filling (for...
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