holidays

  • Figgy Old Fashioned

    Oh bring us a figgy old fashioned; Oh, bring us a figgy old fashioned; Oh, bring us a figgy old fashioned; it’s a cup of good cheer! It’s been quiet here on the blog lately – life kind of got in the way – but since Tory & I started talking about planning the Christmas…

  • Gumdrop Bread

    At the annual cookie party my Aunt ‘Thann used to throw when we were kids, not only would each family get to take home a bucket of Christmas cookies but we would also get a loaf of bread – like this Gumdrop Bread. It’s kind of like a version of a fruitcake but made with…

  • Holly Wreaths

    I don’t know that I can call these cookies, but since they always made an appearance at Aunt ‘Thann’s cookie parties, I’m just going to go with it.  Holly Wreaths are basically a rice krispy bar made with cornflakes, shaped into a wreath and garnished with red hot candies.  I love how festive these look!…