Mom would start baking Christmas cookies right after Thanksgiving. She would make a new treat each day, putting them in colorful tins & “ hiding” them in the cellar cupboard. We, of course, would always go sneak a few. She, of course, knew it! We continued this throughout adulthood. ❤️Cookies are my very, very most deliciously favorite part of the Holidays❣️💚❣️

I “know” that this dessert is traditionally made with chocolate cake, but that is not my favorite flavor. Because I prefer caramel, butterscotch, peanut butter, etc., that is how I chose to illustrate my cake.

I folded the origami animals, but credit for their designs goes to origami_fun.com, maryannfraser.com, and Pucca’sArron from diy.afmsg.net for the owls; Perry Bailey and Frantisek Grebenicek for the squirrels; and Ching-YunHung, Fumiaki Shingu, and one unknown (sorry!) for the deer.

A sweet sipper to warm up your Holiday celebrations. This is merriment in a festively decorated glass. Cheers!

Before I learned how to make Mom’s Hungarian Rhapsody (which recipe I can never share for fear of the utmost, most horrifying torture), this recipe was my go-to for a fun, festive, raspberry cookie.

This recipe is another oldie but goodie, I think from an aunt who loved pistachios. Back in the day when Mom entertained frequently, this cake could be quickly put together from what were her pantry staples. The only trick is to use the largest Cool Whip you can find, both to ensure that the frosting isn’t grainy and to have enough for filling and topping. I’ve also served this cake for Easter because the color works so well for that occasion, too.

Lots of yummy and colorful veggies make the Farmers' Market a beautiful place to be! Eat your colors and be well!

Rocket salad, Burrata apulian milk cheese and many crispy slices of radishes!

There are so many ways to enjoy the autumn harvest of root veggies! Chop and drizzle them with olive oil. Then sprinkle with fresh herbs and cook them any way you like. Try adding a squeeze of citrus to the mix!

I only have a vague recollection of going on a hayride. But, if I ever do it again, I hope that someone is waiting for me afterwards with this treat.

Roasted and a bit spicy vegetables always make my meals more interesting, but my favourite recipe is Quinoa salad with roasted kumara and feta cheese. *Sweet potatoes are also known as kumara in New Zealand.

This Carpaccio is one of my favorite beet recipes, very simple, tasty and healthy!

Nuttin' is bettah then Peanut Buttah Cookies from the Great State of Texas. :)

Underground goodness

Some root vegetables in all their galore from bright colours to texture!