Prairie Fare: Managing holiday celebrations and cookie temptations

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

“I see you!” I said to my son. He was 3 years old at the time.His little hand was reaching over the edge of the countertop to a cooling rack. He was sneakily grabbing another cookie.He grinned as he took a bite of the warm, soft cookie. “Molasses crinkles” are still his favorite treat decades later, and they’re on my list to make this year.As holiday gatherings co...

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