Merry Cookiemas

This year we’re decided to go the extra mile.  We’re trying for 25 days of cookies.  We’re geared up and ready to go. As my boss says, the annual fattening up of the office has begun.  I hope you enjoy the journey with us!

Cookiemas Training

In preparation for the Cookiemas season, we had to train Corinne.  At 18 months old, she was too young to participate last year.   Now a precocious two and a half year old, she’s ready to go.  Big sister Aubrey is on-hand to help. Below is a video from her training session – rolling dough balls [...]

The Tools of Cookiemas

If you’re going to attempt your own Cookiemas celebration and make a different cookie every night for 12 nights, there are some things you have to have.  Outside of the obvious — ingredients, oven, cookie sheets, cooling racks, patience, insanity.  Here’s my list… Stand Mixer – If I didn’t have a full time job, this [...]

When Oranges Get Naked…

Pull out your microplaner, it’s time to zest some oranges. Aubrey’s reaction to this cookie was simply adorable. “Mommy, why are you doing that to an orange? What do you mean we’re going to EAT the orange peel? Are you crazy?” Her reaction to being asked if she wanted to eat the orange when we [...]

Prepping for Cookiemas

Two years ago, my oldest daughter and I began a family tradition. Originally, this was a way to bond with my oldest as a special activity we could do together.  Her sister was only a few months old and Aubrey was feeling left out.  This was an activity for Mommy and Aubrey alone.   The first [...]