Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Deck the Halls!

Thanks so much for the well wishes on my last post!  I'm glad to say that I'm feeling much cheerier these days, despite two finals tomorrow and one on Thursday.

I tried my first papaya:

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Interesting.  I think I should have waited a little longer for it to ripen.

You know what one of my favorite things about the holiday season is?  Having lots of excuses to bake and did I ever.  

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I made snickerdoodles.  Recipe here.  Unfortunately, I over mixed the eggs and butter so they came out flatter than usual, but still tasty!

And chocolate chocolate chip cookies.  Recipe here.

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Ooohh, deaath by chocolate!

I also put up my tree

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My nickname for Jeremy is bear and so each Christmas I get him a bear ornament.
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This year's bear was a hunting bear.  Can you spot his magnifying glass, binoculars and gun?

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and started a few other Christmas decorations. 

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I still need to deck the halls bannister!

Now I'm trying to get my butt out the door to finish some Christmas shopping (yes, my November goal failed miserably) and do some studying!



What's your favorite cookie?
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13 comments:

  1. ChristinaDecember 14, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    my roomie is obsessed with papaya. those babies aren't cheap!! my favorite cookie is a chewy chocolate chip! fresh out of the oven!

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  2. ChristinaDecember 14, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    My boyfriend's family eats a lot of papaya since his dad is venezuelan. Usually it's more orange than that so I think you are right and it wasn't ripe enough. It's not my favorite but it's super healthy so I try to eat it once and a while at least. Good luck on your finals!!!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    I think I love every cookie too much to pick a favorite. ;) Love the ornaments!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Love the X-mas spirit you have going on! :) And I have been a crazy baker lady too this year! We need to discuss our Blogger Meet-up! Maybe we can decorate cookies or something fun?! Let me know!

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  5. sophiaDecember 15, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    Oh my goodness! The bears are precious.

    I'm so glad you're feeling cheerier...baking helps! ;-)

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  6. Janetha @ meals + movesDecember 16, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Oh my gosh, that houndstooth bear is the BEST ever!

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  7. JenDecember 16, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Love your tree and decorations :)

    Jen
    http://jenslosinit.blogspot.com/

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  8. thehealthyapronDecember 16, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    ooo death by chocolate? love it! My favorite? probably those!! hahaha

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  9. Sara @ Nourish and FlourishDecember 17, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    I lived off of papayas when I lived in Costa Rica for a summer...Love 'em, but it took me almost two years before I enjoyed eating them!

    Beautiful job with the decorations! Your ornament tradition is so sweet...does Jeremy buy you one too?

    Can't wait to see yoooou!! <3

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  10. Tina @ Faith Fitness FunDecember 17, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Ohhh! Love your decorations!

    And classic choc chip are my favorite cookies.

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  11. Tina @ Faith Fitness FunMarch 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Ohhh! Love your decorations!

    And classic choc chip are my favorite cookies.

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  12. sophiaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Oh my goodness! The bears are precious.

    I'm so glad you're feeling cheerier...baking helps! ;-)

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  13. JanethaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Oh my gosh, that houndstooth bear is the BEST ever!

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