I’m pretty pumped. This year I actually have a sliver of a few days to bake! Yesterday I made two batches of different cookies, one the Ritz-type crackers, sandwiched with peanut butter and dipped in chocolate almond bark and the others, spritz cookies with sprinkles. I planned on making my Christmas cut-out cookies today but between hauling big round bales to the cows, running to town to the post office, then to the big town of Virginia, time got away from me. However, tomorrow, I’ve got all day set aside for baking.
I want to make my cut-out cookies, which I’ll decorate, plus a couple of loaves of cranberry-nut quick bread and a couple of lemon quick bread. (Of course, the kiddoes always get to take goodies home with them, so I want to make extras.
Our weather has warmed up to nearly the freezing mark, and the critters and birds are so happy. The bird feeder outside the window was busy all day with various birds. Hairy and Downey woodpeckers, White-breasted nuthatches, Blue Jays and, of course lots of Chickadees were scarfing down black oil sunflower seeds and suet.
I picked up a few goodies for the birds, wildlife and pets for Christmas. Hey, we’ve all got to celebrate, don’t we? — Jackie
I’m another cookie baker so I appreciate those you’ve made and will make. They look really good! This year I made about six varieties, an average 5 dozen each plus two kinds of biscotti. Most are given away.
It’s nice that you’re getting a break from the bitter cold. We have a warm spell coming in tomorrow through Monday when we’ll have low/mid 70’s but then our version of cold (45-50 with lows of 28-32) returns before it warms up a tad again. Whipsaw weather! It drives the cauliflower nuts. :)
Your catalog came yesterday! Like Santa, I’m making a list and checking it twice.
Wishing you and yours a very merry and joyous Christmas!
I really love making all the goodies at Christmas. Some go home to family, as gifts. We don’t eat a lot of sweets but sure parcel them out to last a long time, enjoying each one. It sounds like you’ve been busy too. Right now, I’ve got a pan of fudge setting and I’m getting ready to decorate the cut-out cookies I baked this morning.
You have a very Merry Christmas!!
Beautiful!Yummy lookin cookies. You really think you l have‘ some to send with the kiddos’ Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Sure, I’ll be sending goodies home with the kids, both cookies and special canned foods like Cowboy Candy.
Merry Christmas to you!!!
Christmas regards from far north California!
Very Merry Christmas, Elizabeth, to you and yours!!
Merry Christmas Jackie and Will! We have 50° here in Gregory MI. Enjoying it like crazy today.
Oh well, I’m not complaining. We have 29 degrees here, but sunny and bright. We’re also enjoying the day. You have a very Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to you and Will and your extended family. Sending hugs and best wishes for a wonderful celebration of Jesus’ birth.
Thank you so much! Here’s wishing you have a very Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to you too, Patricia!!
I wish you and Will a happy holiday season and thank you for your blog. I just received your last seed catalog and appreciate all the education and guidance. I’ll keep this copy.
Merry Christmas to you!! May you and your family enjoy the day and many more just like it.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. My daughter always makes sugar cookies and pumpkin rolls for Christmas. Yours look delicious, any left overs just send them my way.
Merry Christmas, Betty! I’m seriously doubting there’ll be many left, even for us. But if you stop by, we’ll always share!!
Happy Holidays to you and your family.