According to legend, in the early 1700s, a Milanese bishop made a surprise visit to the town of Saronno in Lombardy. A young couple paid tribute to the bishop by welcoming him with their unique homemade cookies, made from crushed apricot kernels and almonds, egg whites, and sugar. The bishop so loved the cookies that…
Candy Cane Crinkle Cookies
CANDY CANE CRINKLE COOKIES Makes 5 dozen – 1 tablespoon cookies Ingredients 10 candy canes, unwrapped 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cups unsalted butter, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 ¼ cups all purpose flour ½ cup…
Eggnog Cookies
Welcome to my first annual online Christmas Cookie Exchange Party! The point of today is to simply share recipes, and maybe inspire you to bake some delicious treats. I’ll be posting a Christmas Cookie recipe an hour, until 7:00 pm EST. Some sound delicious, and some are from Christmas Cookies from around the world. To take part,…
25 Nights Of Christmas Movies: The Polar Express
Oh I LOVE today’s Christmas Movie pick! It’s beautiful and just makes you believe. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out. THE POLAR EXPRESS Tom Hanks 2004 A young boy’s faith in the holiday spirit is revived after he makes his way by train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in this warm-hearted…
25 Nights Of Christmas Movies: It’s A Wonderful Life
Today’s movie I’ve actually never seen it. I know, shame on me. It’s a classic after all. And this is exactly why I added it on the list, because I haven’t seen it. I’m all excited now. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE James Stewart, Donna Reed 1946 It’s a wonderful film. Frank Capra’s inverted take on A…
Online Cookie Exchange!
Get your recipes ready! When? December 7, 2012 Where? Here in this very blog Time? All day What do we do? The Holidays is about sharing. So let’s share your favorite Holiday cookie recipes. You could even bake the cookies and share the pictures and recipe with us! Can’t wait for Friday, and I really…
Nerd & Lace 