Appetizing Muse

Baking a few days before Christmas was not a task I care to repeat in the future. There was such a big rush to get everything finished, and all the while my ever-present backache was giving me fits. No fun at all.

But we did manage to make army-sized-amounts of Pumpkin Cookies, Zucchini Bread, Peanut Butter Cookies and Classic Shortbread. That was enough for one year, thank you. I'm not much of a baker – I prefer cooking main meals and side dishes – so it was a miracle that all turned out well and good.

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I'm contemplating much simpler fare for New Years Eve: a nice glass of Irish Cream, and perhaps a tray of savory appetizers such as Stuffed Mushrooms, Baked Artichokes and Deviled Eggs.