Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Wednesday, That's it, I'm done


 My third batch of caramels turned out perfect.  I had to get these done to get them shipped.  Also the Linzer cookies, which are so good.  I think the last two cookies I made are some of my favorites.  If I had to list cookies, I would say, #1 Peppekakkor, #2 Linzer, #3 almond crescents. You will notice I make them last.  If I made them first they would be all gone before I even got my trays made.  As it was I had to make another batch of Peppekakkor, because well.....


These are Lil sis's favorite.  Just use a wedding cake cookie recipe, but add chopped almonds instead of pecans or walnuts.  Also replace vanilla flavor with almond extract.   Shape into crescents. place in fridge to get cold and then bake.  This is so they will hold their shape. Roll twice in powder sugar.  The first time the sugar will be absorbed by the butter, and then the second time it will cover.  So good.  Addicting in fact.That's it! I am done baking.  Then hubs last night when I finally got the last of the dishes in the dish washer, wanted to know if I had made any raisin filled cookies yet?  I just gave him the look.


Have to, HAVE TO,get in the shop today.  Really all very easy things to do, just have to do it.  Then I must make cookie trays up and I have to get gifts wrapped. So happy I made a stew yesterday and have leftovers so I don't have to cook dinner.

Things I need to accomplish:

1. put check out for paper boy's gift

2. patch two pairs of pants

3. fix a dog coat

4. replace zipper

5. minor alterations on two dresses

6. call clients

7. make up cookie trays

8, Do some laundry

9. deep clean the kitchen

10. wrap presents

Now I know I have been asked and some of you are thinking, why do I put myself through the expense and time of baking at Christmas?  My answer is LOVE. It is my way of saying you are impotent. Important enough for me to go about this effort.  My kids love it, it brings them joy.  I love the memories it brings me of my mother and my aunts and my grandmother.  I love the traditions of making all the old recipes.    Can one say reindeer meat? It is listed in one of my great grandmothers recipe cards. I swear coffee in almost every baked good?  I bake for nostalgia.  I think giving something from your kitchen is giving from your soul.  It is a lot of work?  Yes!  Is it worth it? Yes!

 I need to get into the shop and go switch the laundry over.

 

Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative. 


Kim

10 comments:

  1. Reindeer meat? Wow, that is amazing!!!! The cookies look so delicious!

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    1. Thank you. Yes some of these go back generations, translated from Swedish.

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  2. Whew, I am glad you are finished and they all look delicious! I have got to get everything cleaned completely tomorrow so I can begin baking and fudge making. I will agree gifts from the kitchen are worth the time. My neighbors are all getting 4 or 5 different varieties of fudge this weekend. The mailman Ray who has been wonderful and so kind delivering what I ordered has already told me if I bake it he will eat it, so he is getting a big box of assorted cookies Monday.

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    1. So get to work will you. We are all tired of you sitting around.

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  3. I finished my caramels yesterday as well!

    Pretty sure that I will just make some gingersnaps, and another tray of the bars we so love and I am done.

    Tomorrow will be my last baking day.

    God bless.

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    1. I love to bake but I also love to be done! Although I will take all my things to make lefsa at my daughters.

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  4. As long as it brings you joy, it's all good. My mom gave up all of the baking maybe 15 years ago, but somehow got back into it this year. I think COVID made her restless. She only did 5 types, but there was a family vote on favorites & one of the favorites is a tremendous hassle.

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    1. Yes I think COVID is responsible for the extra light displays and the extra food. We all need comfort.

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  5. If you are happy and filled with joy, then go for it. I'd hope something else then goes by the wayside and any comments to your business are out of care!

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    1. Well yes like laundry and a clean kitchen. Still need to get that kitchen cleaned up ugh!

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