Happiness is......baking for the holidays and sharing with friends and family. I made some delicious and healthy Cranberry scones, with spelt four and less than a tablespoon of sweet stuff. These were shared with friends in the county, new and old. On the less healthy side of the spectrum, I couldn't let the season evolve without making Gt. Grandma's shortbread cookies. There is something so therapeutic that comes with the meditation-like never-ending kneading...the memories and the peace. And of course since they are made with so much love from family and Christmas' past, they can't help but taste delicious. These too have been shared with good friends already and there is a big tin yet to be shared with my kids and more friends. I made a new carrot cake recipe that is decadent and somewhat healthy, but just plain 'worth every calorie and sugar high', complete with cream cheese icing. This I made with a friend in mind and it was only with her 'vote' that the icing got made and applied....smiles and happy memories. Merry Christmas everyone.
