So, my motto for today is going to be: keep cozy and stick close to your oven. And since I'm sure it's cold where you're at too, and because it's Christmastime, you should probably join me! Turn on some Bing Crosby, tie on an apron, and let's make something! Here's a collection of some of my December favorites-- recipes and more-- from years past.
| 1. the best granola ever, perfect for a homemade gift 2. Christmasy Clove Oranges 3. our absolute favorite King-Size Chocolate Chip Cookies 4. the original buttery and delicate Snowy Oatmeal Crispies |
| 1. a cozy mug of homemade chai 2. a cut-and-paste December Diary 3. 50 things to do at Christmastime 4. a simple and inexpensive sack lunch advent calendar |
| 1. Dirty Snowballs (peanut butter, banana, coconut awesomeness) 2. a crazy good holiday brunch menu: Gingerbread Waffles and Spinach Parmesan Flatbread 3. Christmas Tacos tradition + Heidi's Chipotle Marinade 4. Candy Coconut Sprinkles (used to make the dirty snowballs) |
| 1. Raspberry Hot Chocolate made with creamy coconut milk 2. Grandma's Classic Spritz Cookies 3. (not pictured) a post about Holiday Hospitality 4. (not pictured) Little Women, the book and the movie |
Have a great weekend, guys. Keep cozy and happy Christmasing!
5 comments:
I was chilly and put on hot water for tea this morning. Then I looked at the thermostat and discovered the indoor temp (with the heat off) was 77.
This is what living in the desert does to you.
So many great recipes!
It was 75 degrees here in Alabama today. I am hoping it cools off so I can get in the Christmas spirit soon!
Oh, it is so cold here. Like, liternally colder than it is at the South Pole or in Northern Greenland. You're right. It's perfect weather for making. (And drinking copious amounts of tea.)
No snow here in TX, but we are experiencing temperatures in the 30s. Took out my MN winter jacket for the first time since moving here today! & this cool weather is definitely helping to make it feel like Christmas. I think we'll get the Spritz maker out tomorrow! :D Stay warm up there in MN!
These photos are so, so lovely. Oh that white barn! That could be a backdrop to a gorgeous Christmas card!
Yes, we've been staying inside as much as possible. I'm so glad I home school my daughter!
I love your cocoa recipe. I make cocoa with chocolate powder and brown sugar (not too much), but the splash of nog is an excellent idea.
Stay safe and warm. I can't wait to hear your baby name. You did well with Hadley so I'm sure you've picked a good one. (Did you ever read my post on baby names? I'm super-opinionated. It's hard to keep quiet when people keep choosing poor names...)
Blessings.