My mother and stepfather were wonderful cooks. They are the reason I love spending most of my time in the kitchen, even when there’s nothing to cook. Leaning against the kitchen counter is my default position. When I showed up at their house, I’d join in the chopping, stirring and tasting. My mom always welcomed it, but my stepdad would send everyone scurrying from the kitchen when things weren’t going the way he expected. The Annual Tossing of the Julekage was born from one such moment. Read more about Make the Season of Giving Year-round