I love Christmas!
Only 23 days to go.
Just 23 short days to Rudolph and Santa and the tree and the gifts and the food and the weight gain.
I love it!!!
And how will the Cream Puff be spending the next 23 days?
The next few days will be spent trying to finish a major project at work.
Following that, the Cream Puff will be spending a handful of well-deserved days soaking up some sun and Christmas shopping in a warmer climate.
Upon returning, the remaining eight or nine days will be spent baking, eating, shopping, baking, spending time with family and friends, baking, drinking, baking, blogging, baking and baking.
I love it!!!
There really was only choice for Flavour of the Month for December 2007: Georgeanne Brennan’s Christmas Sweets. I bought this book as soon as it was published this past September and I’ve been waiting impatiently to try some of the recipes.
Let’s see what treats it holds.
Happy December!
Ciao!
23 comments
Jennifer
I see the holiday baking bug has gotten you, too! These are *very* cute.
Jenn
I love the holiday spirit! IfI didn’t already have it your post would have gotten me on the right track very fast!
Gretchen Noelle
These are some of the cookies that bring back childhood memories for me! Thanks for making them, they look great!
Kat
Have fun in the warmer climate, can’t wait to hear all about it
Iisha
I was watching the foodnetwork (last year around this time and just the other day) when Sarah (insert last name here) made these. She always does things ‘somewhat’ homemade. Anyhoot, I made these also… however mine came out fat. How did you keep yours from spreading? Yours are perfect.
peabody
Oh, where ya going?
Lisa
Yay! Don’t forget the sunscreen, baby! hehee!
I can’t wait to see all the gorgeous treats you’ll be baking.. I’m drooling ALREADY!
xoxo
desie the maybahay
so cute. i love all the christmas baking you have here…
Rosa
Cute cookies! Where are you going?
Cheers,
Rosa
Julie O'Hara
We used to make those candy cane cookies when I was a kid! It was always such a big production hoping they wouldn’t break. They’re pretty tasty too with a unique flavor. I have to get the recipe from my mom b/c I have no idea what’s in them. Have fun on your vacation!
Julie
Bellini Valli
I envy your trip to have some fun in the sun….with snow all around here. Happy holidays!!!
Isabel
I don’t know how you manage a job, blogging AND all that baking! Although, come to think of it, I seemed to have a lot more energy when I was your age. Being retired (there’s no life like it!) has given me the leisure to do my Christmas baking during the week, and with my little sous-chef grand-daughter helping, it’s been a blast. Our latest was ‘cookie carollers’ which we will be bringing to the annual carolling party. Spanokopita today. Anyone have any spectacular Christmas desserts?
Liliana
These candy canes look absolutely like Christmas!
Have fun in the sun!!
Nazca
More importantly have you got my present yet?
Casey
Another lover of Christmas here. Anxiously awaiting tales of your holiday baking.
barbie2be
i was out in Los Gatos, CA yesterday and almost every store had that “christmas sweets” book for sale. i didn’t even pick it up once.
VeggieGirl
I too love Christmas – sounds like you’ll be having a wonderful time, leading up to the “big day” (Christmas, that is, haha). Where will you be venturing off to?? Italy, perhaps??
Those candy cane sweets are gorgeous – and that cookbook sounds perfect for baking up some holiday goodies!! :0)
Maria
I hope you have a great trip, enjoy the warm weather! And Happy Baking!! Tis the season:)
Hillary
My friends and I made these EXACT cookies last year for the holidays. We used almond cookie batter and died some of it red to make these candy canes! I was excited to see your pictures!
Pasticcera
Those cupcakes look like little floating candles, lovely.
Cheryl
I made those candy cane cookies years ago. Such beautiful classics.
Figs Olives Wine
It’s the most…wonderful time of the year!
Sorry, you moved me to song there, but it really is my absolute favorite. I just wish there was a way to make it last a bit longer!
Angie Nakamoto
Please tell me how I can get the recipe for this Candy cane cookie. Many of the other candy cane cookies come out flat. This is the consistency and shape I’m looking for…please help! Thank you!