Bursts of sunshine
A new painting: "Arkansas Blacks" by Jonathan Wilde. I bought that apple variety at the farmers market this summer.
I baked two kinds of cookies, candied orange peel with an 1801 recipe and dipped them, apricots and walnut-stuffed dates in chocolate. It was deliciously enjoyable with no deadlines for parties or shipping or anything but our enjoyment.
Best wishes for a pleasant and safe holiday for all of you and your families.
I hope that you and Mark have a lovely, if quiet, holiday!
Posted by: Kristin | Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 08:52 AM
Congratulations on your productivity! I'm about to move into high gear for the day. All the best to you and Mark.
Posted by: Barbara H. | Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 09:32 AM
KRISTIN — It's been a lovely week. Currently listening to the Festival of Lessons and Carols from King's College, Cambridge. So much more pleasant baking and cooking with no deadlines. Frankly we both find the big family Christmas more fraught with tension than one would prefer. But that is how it is, I guess, when three generations get together. Only one little child left which is always the fun part of Christmas. Enjoy your holidays and stay safe.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 09:57 AM
BARBARA — Really enjoyed my baking this year and trying new treats. Enjoy your holidays and stay safe.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 09:58 AM
We have a riches of dried fruit thanks to gifts, perhaps I need to try the chocolate dipping...
Posted by: danger garden | Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 12:11 PM
I just used semi sweet baking chocolate melted in a bowl over simmering water. Fruit never tasted so good.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 12:15 PM
Gosh, you make these look and sound so good. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 01:21 PM
LISA — I am enjoying this quiet time together. Today's weather is freezing and snow on and off, so I am happy not to be driving anywhere.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 01:31 PM
I smiled at your mention of a burst of sunshine - years ago on a business trip to the PNW, I heard a weather forecaster refer to the prospect of afternoon "sunbursts", a term I'd never heard prior to that! Love the new painting. I hope you enjoy the cookies and other goodies. Best wishes for a merry Christmas to you and Mark!
Posted by: Kris P | Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 05:26 PM