Belle Hilmer's hand-stitched Mason jar cozies will be the envy of your craft beer-drinking friends.

Cooked ahead of time and packed in a mason jar with your choice of toppings, grits make a filling, cozy breakfast to have on the go or at your office desk.

The cookie apple pie recipe can be found in "Cozy Holidays." There will be a book release party — and some samples — on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Bellini's Restaurant on New Loudon Road in Latham ...