Santa Isn’t The Only One Who Loves Cookies

For those who don’t know me that well and only know that I work with computers for a living would probably think that I enjoy giving techy and geeky presents to friends and family. With all the electronics out there I have to say that the gifts I enjoy giving the most are the ones that come out of my kitchen. The most technology that gets used is the oven and the FoodNetwork searches that I do for new recipes (and my Kitchenaid stand mixer which is one of the best things anyone could have invented). It seems like homemade things are getting harder and harder to find. A good example is the marshmallows I made this year. Yes people, I made marshmallows. The usual response I got of “Why on earth would you MAKE marshmallows?!” when I handed them out with my hot cocoa mix. I know I could buy them but they are just so much better when you make them from scratch. Fun too, actually. It’s really cool to see what sugar does when you cook it to different temperatures. Point being, if you’re having a hard time finding that perfect present this year and Best Buy just isn’t doing it for you, try your hand in the kitchen. It doesn’t have to be something as intricate as marshmallows. Even the recipe on the back of the chocolate chip bag would work, especially if you wrap them in some pretty cellophane with some nice ribbon. If you take some time to make something from the heart I think people will appreciate it more than even a really cool gadget (unless it can enable you to time travel…nothing would beat that!).

Have a Merry Christmas!

PS – Despite the reaction, no one turned down eating the marshmallows. :)