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    Vanessa’s Soft Sugar Cookie Base

    This recipe was originally inspired by Adriana from TikTok (@adrianassweetlife). Be sure to follow her for more amazing cookie inspiration! This is Vanessa’s personal adaptation of her snickerdoodle base, transformed into a soft sugar cookie.

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef

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The Makers’ Forge is a free collaborative magazine provided by the non-profit Sustainable Farmstead Solutions. It inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers. It blends art, sustainability, community impact, and practical skills to shape a stronger, more connected future. Every issue sparks creativity, supports local talent, and provides actionable tools to thrive. 

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One of the things that keeps our city moving are t One of the things that keeps our city moving are the amazing food trucks and the small business owners that run them. Winter can't shut them down and boy are we ever grateful for the delicious food they provide. Keeping us fueled and fed. Read more on our website and sign up for our FREE monthly magazine. https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/02/20/food-trucks-serving-through-winter/ #foodtrucks #smallbusiness #milwakee #community #nonprofit
Our comfort recipe for this month is Twice Baked P Our comfort recipe for this month is Twice Baked Potatoes from Diane! Check out the recipe on our website. When winter is getting pretty harsh, I like to warm up the house and my belly with this easy-to-make potato recipe. You can dress it up as much as you like and it will always hit the spot. Baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, but when you bake them twice they get this extra bit of crisp that sends them over the top. https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/02/16/twice-baked-potatoes/ #bakedpotato #twicebakedpotato #recipe #cozyfood #wintercomfortfood
UPDATE: Nessa is running a little late today. She UPDATE: Nessa is running a little late today. She will be there by 3pm, but will also be doing deliveries! So, if you want some delicious cookies reach out to contact@sustainablefarmsteadsolutions.org to get on the delivery list! There will be a pop-up event for Valentine's Day here at Sherman Park Grocery Store from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. February 14th! Follow The Makers' Forge to keep up with information about Sustainable Farmstead Solutions a new nonprofit in Milwaukee dedicated to mortgage-free housing. Thank you for supporting two Milwaukee local businesses. #popupmarket #valentinesday #nonprofit #shermanparkgrocery #market #community #milwaukee
There are a lot of events happening this February. There are a lot of events happening this February. Check out our roundup. From markets, puppy kissing booths, to comic cons. This month is PACKED with awesome events. Subscribe to our FREE online magazine for more great articles. https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/02/05/february-local-events/ #milwaukeeevents #blackhistorymonth #nonprofit #milwaukee #milwaukeecomiccon #reyofhope #bentleyspetstuffwauwatosa #communityevents #community
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