(Written for the River Current Publication, December 20, 2012) My youngest son returned from college last weekend, so once again…action, aromas (and dirty dishes) abound in my kitchen. I told a friend it was like awakening a sleeping giant; I had forgotten how much fun it is to be elbow deep in flours and creamy concoctions. I was surprised when I came downstairs this morning to see the full-at-bedtime cookie jar had somehow become empty overnight! I had fun reading the holiday recipes that some of you shared with me and look forward to trying them all out on my ever-willing testers; my Mom and Dad. Here are two that you can add to your recipe file…maybe just in time for the quickly approaching season of sweets. Chocolate, Fruit, and Nut Clusters Ingredients: ½ cup dark chocolate chips ½ cup milk chocolate chips ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation: 1. Place the chocolate in a medium microwav