"Piping hot"

I love to bake. My mother is always accusing me of being the person at fault when it comes to dentist bills because of the sugar I introduce to the family in all forms and fashions. :) It all started with this cookbook back when I was probably 8 or 9 years old. My mother's copy was covered in duck tape and had been well used. I learned fractions and to bake bread and cookies with this Canadian Purity Cookbook of choice. Then while on my mission my mom threw it away! When I came home to find it gone forever I was quite "put out." 

However, two weeks ago mom came home from a visit to Grandma's all excited about a book she had brought back for me. It wasn't until a few minutes later when I casually started flipping through the cookbook on the counter that I instantly recognized its pages! I had never seen the cover before since to me it had always been the silver of duck tape but I'd recognize those recipes anywhere! So, I've had a nostalgic two weeks revisiting the old recipes of my youth. Having since had a bit more experience with cookbooks and recipes I can really appreciate a well-written book like this especially when the Canadian instructions include phrases like "piping hot!"