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I don't understand folks like my neighbour who won't give her kids any of the cookies and cakes I love to make because they're apparently "bad" for them, but thinks nothing of microwave dinners. Go figure. I grew up making all sorts of German foods and goodies with my mom and its' not only a lovely way to remember those wonderful times, but to also pass them on to my daughter.
If you're going to eat, it may as well taste like something and be fresh, especially if it's an occasional treat.
Life is short, enjoy the good stuff and make it yourself.