Wow Winter made an appearance last night, we had freezing temps and cold blustery winds. It looks like it will be another chilly day today, but that makes for a great day to stay indoors and finally get those Christmas cookies baked. I hope that you are staying nice and warm, and enjoying the first day of Winter too!
Monthly Archives: December 2008
Christmas Dinner
Usually I make a Turkey (and a Ham), along with all of the trimmings, and I end up spending all day in the kitchen, and I’m exhausted by mid-day, and oh yeah I’ve completely neglected everyone that I love. This year I am mixing things up when it comes to Christmas dinner I’m serving a simple menu, spending less time in the kitchen, and more time with my family.
This year’s Christmas dinner will feature Chili and Homemade Turkey and Noodle Soup. I might bake a batch of Homemade Rolls, and serve I’ll Saltines with the Chili. I’ll also be making a veggie tray and Chocolate Bundt Cake for dessert. I’m planning on setting up both of my big Crock Pots in the kitchen along with Coffee Mugs and Spoons, so everyone can help themselves. The dessert and extra snacks will be on the buffet table in the dining room.
I hope that the laid back menu will relieve some of the stresses that come along with the holidays. I just hope that the guests don’t mind the new menu…
What are you serving for Christmas dinner this year?
Bacon Bento Breakfast
This morning I made a special breakfast for Dylan. I cut the Toast with Star cookie cutters, and made a side of his favorite Bacon. Dylan was thrilled with his tasty Bento Breakfast.
Chilly Day Cookies
The Winter weather has kept us indoors the past few days, so I have been busy in the kitchen making some tasty goodies.
I’ve baked Strawberry and Apricot Thumbprint cookies, that I loved, but my kids were not fans of this cookie.
I even drizzled the cookies with Vanilla Glaze, but nope the kids wern’t buying it.
Today I made a batch of Snickerdoodles for James to take to work tomorrow.
I saved a few for Thade for when he is feeling better.
Lastly I made a quick Apricot Bundt Cake for us to enjoy for dessert.
The Apricot Bundt Cake has become one of James favorites.
I’ll be baking Christmas cookies on Sunday, and I can’t wait to get started. I just hope the weather is better on Monday, the boy’s and I will be taking cookies around then.
How is your holiday baking going? Have you been busy in the kitchen too?
Eew Icky
I am up to my ears in icky laundry! Thade isn’t feeling well, his poor tummy is giving him lots of troubles. I don’t know if it is the flu, which has been going around the schools. or something else. I really hope that he is feeling better soon, and that I can get a break from all of the yucky cleaning to do.