I was excited about my friend Anne moving in next door.  Little did I know however, she had been keeping a secret from me… 

I should have known, given her Scandinavian roots, that my waistline would be threatened.  It’s common knowledge that Scandinavian girls, Norwegians in particular, are among the best bakers in the world.   But, until I saw and then tasted her first lemon meringue pie, I had no idea what a good baker she happened to be!   Shortly after this pie was devoured, two dozen mini-cupcakes appeared next door sprinkled in coconut.  After indulging in two or three…maybe four of those, I had to leave and separate myself from further culinary temptation.    And when I say leave, I mean –  run away with Anne chasing after me with more cupcakes!!