Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Holiday baking ideas for 2011...

We're getting into the nitty gritty of our annual Holiday Baking Spree - I can't believe it is that time of the year already! Yes, pounds and pounds of butter, flour and sugar are currently being decimated in the kitchen, being made into a barrage of candy, cookies and treats.

I know things have been pretty quiet around here - I've been having to deal with dietary restrictions (a serious bummer - can't even have a nibble of anything I am making!) from our doctor. This makes it tough to want to talk about any of the food I've been preparing (which has been for Jeff and the weekly treat days), but hopefully we'll figure out what's going on soon and I can get myself back to normal!

Anyway, I thought it would be an appropriate time put up baking ideas from past recipes we've made. Perhaps you'll find a recipe or two to make and share this holiday season!

Will you be making any new treats this year - if so, what tops your list?



19 comments:

  1. Joe, I've missed your posts! Hope your health issues are resolved soon.

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  2. hope your better soon, good health and holiday wishes being sent your way...

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  3. Joe, I don't understand why you don't have a book deal already. These recipes are amazing. Thank you so much for putting them all in one spot. I've noticed a couple that I've made before and had forgotten about that I'll definitely be making this season. I'm sending healing thoughts your way. I hope you feel better soon.

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  4. I look forward to your holiday baking posts every year! I've gotten so many ideas from you, and they are ALWAYS a hit! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. Oh Joe, I hope you will have those dietary restrictions lifted soon and that your health will be good as new...thanks so much for posting such great recipes and fantastic pictures!! I agree with Jackie, there should be a book coming from your amazing food blog. I've enjoyed reading your blog for 4 years. Happy Holidays to you and Jeff.

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  6. Richard T - Dallas, TX12/07/2011 09:28:00 AM

    Great to hear from you again, Joe!
    So sorry about your dietary constraints, but I hope the Dr has that issue taken care of soon. Your holiday baking posts are always a favorite of mine as well & I look forward to the beautiful pics & yummy recipes each year! I've made a few of them & have never had a complaint, all thanks to you!

    Thanks again & Happy Holidays to you and Jeff!!

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  7. heaven help me.

    Look at all the beautiful chocolate!

    Joe- hope your health issues are resolved soon.

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  8. I like the seven layers cookies and the snickers fudge and..........so many delicious treats.

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  9. What a delicious list of recipes!! I am a huge Pinterest person and pinned almost every recipe. Can't wait to try them!!
    -Robyn from http://tipsfromtheheart.blogspot.com

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  10. So sorry to hear about the dietary restrictions Joe. I hope they get resolved soon.

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  11. I always love you holiday baking posts so thanks for putting this list together! I'm going to go back and click away on the links I don't remember as clearly.
    Hope you are finding good health with the dietary restrictions.
    Merry Christmas to and Jeff!
    Sue

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  12. Hope you get to feeling better soon. I about died when I saw that Snickers fudge -- and I love peppermint chocolate anything. Happy baking :)

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  13. Hope you get better soon. I did bake some Mexican Wedding Cakes, Ginger and chocolate cookies, cream cheese bars. I am thinking of making Oreo Truffles. Can't wait to see what you are baking this year.

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  14. Hi Joe,

    These are inspiring, as always!! I've made a bunch of these over the past 2 years. The chocolate cheesecake is outstanding! The regular cheesecake with the raspberry topping is outstanding, as well!

    Well, I have missed reading your posts. I'm sorry to read that you have had to deal with some diet-related health issues. Hope it gets resolved soon. And hope you, Jeff and the pups enjoy your holidays!

    Donna

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  15. i always look forward to your holiday posts, joe. the gingerbread popcorn from a couple of years ago is my favorite, but now i want to try those swedish gingersnaps. hope your health issues clear up well. happy holidays to you & jeff!

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  16. You have several of my favorites here! Hope you are doing better and the docs have identified what is going on with you! May 2012 bring you good health, happiness and prosperity!
    PamC

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  17. Those Peppermint Cheesecake Bars were on our Christmas Table for the 3rd year in a row... and you received a toast from the group in thanks!!

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