What we gave

One of the best parts of the holiday season is the making, giving, and receiving of treats! My goodie making seems to go in waves...some years/days, I'm feeling it, other days, I rely on a trusty tube of Biscoff cookies or something. I'm all about the easy button. In the spirit of recording this year's festivities, here's a rundown of the treats. My sister Sarah rode into town with enough Christmas spirit for us all and made homemade caramel pretzel rods and dipped them in Callebaut chocolate for me. Also fudge. I made some fudge with walnuts and it was very dry, so it is sitting on my counter instead of heading out the door. Last week, Lauren and I put together some plates with sugar gems, Russian tea cookies, and homemade caramels. I made baklava for Ivy's class and gave some to the garage door repairman, who happened to be Armenian and living very far away from his mother in California who makes it every year. I also assembled a couple hot chocolate bars, complete with whipped cream and sprinkles, marshmallows, and several types of hot chocolate. This year's wrappings were heavy on the white and red twine, cellophane that could make a cow pie look attractive, and a little retro sticker tag keeping the homemade glitz intact. Not to mention all the love of which we've been the recipients....thanks to one and all!