Erica K. Jacobsen

Over four years ago, Especially JCE made its debut as a monthly feature on ChemEd X. It was more of a return than a debut, although on a different platform.

A hint of smoke and sulfur lingered in the school hallway. I heard the question "What's that smell?" from a staff member or two, but assured them it had only been my middle grade science students. With matches.

My grandma's rural church cookbook A Century of Family Favorites 1879-1979 is still our family's go-to baking resource. We return to certain recipes over and over (snickerdoodles, chocolate chip cookies, among others), but I also enjoy browsing to consider the possibilities.