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When I was growing up, a favorite Christmas treat was my grandmother’s delicious rum cake with a decadent sauce that went on top. She also made fruit cake which…
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Update (September 20, 2026): Highway 1 through Big Sur is open! There are scenic drives, and then there’s California’s Highway 1, a route so breathtaking it feels almost mythical. Miles…