Caption: The cast of Cookus Interruptus, Credit: Brad Huskinson
Image by: Brad Huskinson 
The cast of Cookus Interruptus 

Cookus Interruptus V: Lemon Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies (Steve and Jane Apply Themselves)

Series: Cookus Interruptus
From: KUOW
Length: 00:08:51

A sweet finish to the kitchen repair project. And, a surprise visit from Grandpa. Read the full description.
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Piece Description

With the sink finally fixed, Cynthia celebrates with cookies that get their sweetness from maple syrup.  Jane lends a hand, or at least, a finger.  And, Cynthia's chickens come home to roost.

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MANDATORY FUNDING CREDIT:
Support for Cookus Interruptus comes from the KUOW Program Venture Fund whose contributors include Paul and Laurie Ahern and Puget Sound Energy.