holiday bake fest

my first go at the norwegian julegake ~ this recipe makes a boat load, so make sure you have plenty of friends who will appreciate the efforts involved in this day long process!

my sister meghan gifted me this adorable squirrel cookie cutter that i used with my ginger cookie recipe ~ perfect!

a favorite of mine when i was young & this was my first year making Mexican Wedding Balls from the fool proof Macrina Bakery Cookbook.

orange - almond biscotti from Macrina as well

it would never be the holiday season without cracked nuts and bringing out my grandfathers nut cracker, thanks Ricky

one thing i fully admit is not being above the standard chex mix. my mother used to make this every holiday season & now i couldn't image my big tin being filled with anything but!

fregola style risotto w/ chard & feta