To my cousins who willingly vow each year to resist the family curse. Arguably one of the greatest stories in all of literature is the story of Jacob and Esau in the Bible. Esau is the oldest and therefore the first in line to get all of his father’s blessings and money. BUT HE SELLS…
This story is dedicated to my Tahitian Uncle/Cousin Hanny, who taught me how to make Chocolate Chip Cookies, and to Mrs. Fields Cookies No. 2, the greatest Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe in the entire world. Note on the text: I will be capitalizing the words “Chocolate Chip Cookie” because this dessert deserves the respect of…