My little mascot....he is the "Baker Nutcracker". He stood by me all day today as I started my annual Christmas baking. I made my Orange spiced chocolate chip shortbread, chocolate truffles, mint chocolate chip cookies, mini pecan pie tarts and a HUGE batch of Granola. Tomorrow will be my sugar cookies with all the trimmings and my Chocolate Peanut Bark. I am getting ready for our Open House this coming Saturday, gotta make sure we have yummy goodies for the folks who stop by. I won't be making my Kahlua this year...got too late a start. But I will add it back next year!
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Orange spiced chocolate Shortbread |
The shortbread is my favorite....it is very rich...pure butter, powdered sugar and flour! Light as air, but a big glass of milk is called for!! Got Milk?
Today was a great day to bake...the snow has been falling and blowing all day....no reason to go anywhere!!
More holiday decor from the kitchen! I love my ceramic Chef Chicken....he is donning his Santa hat in place of his white chef's hat!! Gary is in the background working on a new painting. His studio is located in the back of the kitchen right now. Hopefully next year he will have a studio located in a warm heated garage.
Off to finish dinner! Have a great night...hope to see you soon.
Gary and Jamie~your Innkeepers
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What great pictures! What a fun winter haven! Yummy cookies! I wanted to stop by to invite you to a new blog hop for Wednesdays! Hope you can join us!
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ReplyDeleteYour bed and breakfast looks wonderful! Too bad you're all the way in Michigan! Your shortbread cookies look yummy.
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