Article: Cookies from the heart hit home on Valentine's Day.(Food)

Byline: Annie Overboe

When I was young my grandmother shared with me her most important kitchen secret. "Bake from the heart," she said, as her floured fingers expertly handled the dough.

Inheriting her passion for the culinary arts, I have come to understand this simple wisdom. Baking is a labor of love, born from a desire to communicate our feelings to others. Reaching for more than mere words, bakers strive to breathe life into these feelings, creating a gift that expresses their desires. And what better holiday than the day of love to showcase our culinary talents with a sweet dessert?

At the heart of our beloved Valentine's Day celebration ...

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