Starting A New Holiday Tradition
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Family Traditions: Don’t Forget the Old Traditions But Bring in the New…..
With the Holidays approaching, ‘Old Traditions’ can bring back wonderful and fun memories we have shared with our family but we can also start ‘New Traditions’ that will also hold fond memories too.
Recently, my daughter Megan and I have become cookie makers and have enjoyed doing this together. Although, this may sound mundane and no big deal, this small project has brought us closer and gives us time to spend together. Plus, we get to enjoy what we make.
This past weekend was an annual craft fair that we both like to attend.
While strolling through the fair to see new and creative vendors its also comforting to see familiar crafters as well. Plus, we also have friends and family who participate in this show and look forward to seeing them to.
A fairly new vendor who was at this show, make their own frostings and call themselves the, ‘Frosting Queens.’ We love this product and this year they have a new flavor; Carmel Spice. After having our first sample we knew we had to purchase this and it was cookie time.
On the way home, deciding what kind of cookies would be best with the Carmel Spice frosting, our decision was sugar and oatmeal. We had to stop at the store to buy the ingredients we would need to make the cookies and since Megan was busy that evening, she planned on being at my home the next day for baking.
Getting the aprons on and mixing the ingredients for our first batch, we gossip, relive the craft fair, chat with Mom and anticipate how good those cookies are going to taste.
Choosing what shapes she wants the cookies, Megan picks the cookie cutters from the bag and pulls out three antique cutters that were her great-grandmothers, making this ‘New Tradition’ even more special.
With the frosting at room temp and trying to let the cookies cool before we frost them, we lose that battle and start to frost.
Yummy!!! They are so good. Cookies for everyone! While we continue to bake and taste, we decide what other baked items would taste good with this flavor frosting. Spice cupcakes, gingerbread cookies and carrot cake also make our list.
Last year another frosting flavor we bought from the Frosting Queens was peppermint, although this item is only available in November and December, Meg and I plan on attending another craft fair soon to purchase this flavor, a favorite from last year.
While finishing up on the cookies, Megan and I decide that making cookies and other tasty delights would make wonderful and thoughtful Christmas gifts this year.
The tasty delights are:
Red Velvet cupcakes with peppermint frosting, Carrot cake cupcakes with Carmel Spice frosting, chocolate brownies with peppermint frosting, Pizzelles (Italian wafer cookie) with either frosting, Orangebursts cookies made with white chocolate and peppermint frosting are just a few we came up with for starters. Who knows where this will end.
So, many thanks goes to the Frosting Queens for inspiring Megan and I to bake some wonderful treats to enhance their delicious flavors and to share them with family and friends.
How a “New Tradition” was started.
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Yea, that would be so cool. I'm so glad you stopped by and enjoyed the hub. I think more and more articles are going to showcase some awesome food and recipes. Can't wait...
Yum. I am not a big sweets eater so cupcakes and cookies are a perfect size for me. I love the peppermint frosting idea and oh so much more. And Marellen, your pictures are so precious. I just think you have done a great job with this Hub.
Hi Hyphen...I love your new profile pic. Thanks for your kind words and for coming by. It will be so hard to make all these goodies and not want to eat them up. Ciao
Okay now that you've made me crave cookies I must go and eat something. Enjoyed reading about your new holiday tradition and love the idea of making cookies for Christmas gifts. Nice pictures too!
Hi Susan.......they were good cookies and I can't wait to start our gift baskets of yummy treats. Thanks for your nice comment and for always stopping by, my friend.
Hi marellen, the photos of you and Megan cooking together in the kitchen are just delightful to see!
I love your idea of making cookies for gifts and right now I am craving for a cookie....
thank you for sharing and voting up.
Hi MM....I think homemade gifts make a nice gesture. Plus, its an inexpensive way to give more. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day....
Yes that was really fun! You should put up the pic of us eating the Halloween cookies we made last year. Remember when we made those brownies with the peppermint frosting? That was awesome! It was really fun!
Hi Meg, I guess I could......I'm glad you came by and you enjoyed the hub. We always have so much fun.....Hugs.....Mom
I like your cookie recipes. I prefer cookies over pie or cake. It's a great idea to give cookies as gifts. I know i would rather have home-made cookies anyday. It's wonderful to have together time with your daughter. Thank you for sharing.. Love your pictures too.....
Hi always.....I agree that receiving something homemade is special. Thanks as always for coming by....
What a cute hub. You and Megan obviously had an awesome time together. Thanks for sharing this with us. Now I think I'm gonna go eat some cookies.
Hi Om....I think this hub has the same effect on everyone. Its makes them crave cookies..lol
Megan and I did have fun......
Hi Mary,
What a great gem and also nice to see you in your home.
Megan seems to be very bubbly and I think that you both were having a great time.
Thank you for sharing .
Great hub and I voted uo and up.
Take care
Eiddwen.
Hi Eiddwen.....Yep! Meg and I were having a real good time. Megan talked about making a scrapbook of this new tradition of cookie makers. It just might be a fun project.
Have a wonderful weekend....
Mary
You should add the recipe for your cookies! Up and delicious looking!
Hi Will..its just your basic sugar cookie recipe.....nothing to special but I always like to add a bit of flavoring: almond, orange, lemon or rum extract does the trick.
Hi Mary,
What a fun time to enjoy baking together..I think this will be something I will try to do with my daughters soon..We are having a big family reunion in December with my house buzzing with family and grandchildren..I think this will bring alot of joy..Thank you for sharing..Really special..
Sunnie
Hi Sunnie...Christmas will be fun at your home this year. I love when the house is filled with family, friends and good food. Thanks for coming by......Hope you are enjoying the Fall season.
Mmmm...I'm looking forward to checking out the Frosting Queens' product. Sounds like it would be helpful when we need something special in a pinch, not just for fun times. I like that first commenter's idea on a help yourself button. Definitely looking for that one! :)
Hi RT.....yes, I think this hub made everyone hungry for some sugar delights. The frosting Queens have a website and their flavors are so yummy.....
My mother and I baked cookies for many years together and she helped me make them at Christmas-time to give away as gifts. It was a wonderful time of visiting and laughing while working together. I miss her now that she is gone but continue the tradition. Enjoy your daughter's company! That time will soon be here!
Your cookies are not only interesting, but sound delicious. : ) Thanks for sharing your unique tradition. Souns fun and yummy!
Hi Peggy....its great that you have fond memories of baking with your Mom...I know my daughter will too.
Hi september girl....I'm so glad that you stopped by and the cookies were great. I can't wait to bake more for the Holidays.
This was so sweet tradition in your family. Thanks for share with us. I love all the pictures above. No one better than cooking in beautiful kitchen. Have a nice weekend!
Prasetio
Hi pras.....so glad to see you stopped by my friend. This was a fun time with my daughter and one we will be doing often with the Holidays approaching. You have a nice weekend too.
Another great hub Marellan, it seems you had a lot of fun, not just making the cookies but eating them too. Yes a great idea for Christmas gifts, we can get too carried away with buying stuff that people often don't need. These would be much more personal and thoughtful.
Hi Jokylu, We did have fun eating just as much as making the cookies. I can't wait to make our gift baskets for Christmas Gifts. I hope we don't eat to many....lol
HI marellen - They sure sound good, save one for me. :)
Hi Steve.....those cookies are long gone but I will think of you when we make more.
Marellen, what great new things to do at Christmas time! I loved your hub, and the photos. Life is so precious, and its such a good thing to find things like this that we can do with our loved ones. So glad you shared it with us all on hubpages. I too love baking when I can, and going to craft fairs with my Mother. Time well spent, I say! :)
Sorry for the delay in responding ocean but I'm so glad that you enjoyed my hub and stopped by to make a comment. Happy Baking...
Mary
Your hub made me hungry. Had to vote it up! : ) Love the photos too.
Hi girltalk...thanks for coming by and commenting. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
You know - I just realized that where I've been living for the last 7 years - there are never craft shows! I used to love going to them. The cookies sound like a great way to spend time with your daughter! My oldest just moved out....maybe I can talk her into coming over to bake! Lol great idea and fun - up and all that! Red velvet are my girls favorite!
Sweet, yummy hub Marellen! Happy Holidays!!
Hi Real and Sunshine.....my daughter and I tried to get together and make cookies for Christmas but it just didn't happen. Boo!! Real..Craft fairs are so much fun and participating in them has been so fun and rewarding. Maybe you will get to some in the new year.
Happy New Year to you both....:)
lord de cross 7 months ago
When are we going to have the 'help yourself' button? So we can share more than thoughts? Can you imaging exchanging deserts and recipes on real time sampler...through the screen? Nice pics marellen, Daughter make us get hungry. 'The season' of the end of the year is looming over us. Voted up and interesting!