Old English Christmas music playing. Soothing. Peaceful.
My favorite candle scent: Balsam Pine. I love candles and light them all the time. Right now, the flames are flickering and casting a warm glow throughout my home.
And both ovens have been going strong with various cookies baking: Spiced Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, Peppermint/Cream Cheese, Raspberry Irish Butter, and Crispy Sugar.
I'm blessed to have such a day!
A husband who prayed with me this morning- that I'd have time to relax and enjoy this time of the year.
Sons who are so willing and helpful- thank you Michael, Daniel, and Benjamin!
Good ingredients for baking: real butter, organic flour that's so smooth and just perfect for my creations, walnuts, peppermint, whole cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, sweet raspberry preserves, chocolate; the list goes on.
So much for which to be thankful!
Family, friends, a warm home, all of our needs met; the blessings of God abound and fill my life- both the hard times which teach us to conform, and the sweet times that encourage us to reflect.
And most of all, a Savior, Who loves us far beyond our wildest dreams and imaginations. Forgiveness, mercy, grace. Gifts that money can't buy. I weep with gratitude, and smile with joy.
Merry Christmas- all of you!
Polly~The (Grateful) Food Snob
I made your cranberry walnut cinnamon rolls for Christmas breakfast, and they literally flew off the serving platter! I see a new Christmas tradition in the making. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes in your new cookbook.
ReplyDeleteRemember that you can do so many variations w/those sweet rolls for your own family's preferences. No nuts, or different nuts (toasted pecans are delicious!), dried cherries,golden raisins,chopped apples, etc.
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful that your family enjoyed them. They are blessed to have you, and I am blessed to call you my friend!