This week has been a whirlwind of activities and I am looking for a few cozy mornings accented with steaming cups of tea, Christmas cookies, a hyper puppy, and a bit of light work accomplished under a fluffy blanket. That said, I’m doing my best to enjoy the busy and embrace the hustle.

I spent part of my birthday this past week with a dear friend, baking cookies and trying our hands at transforming crepe paper into faux oranges. I may have a new obsession with crepe paper crafts. When I’m spending more time washing glue off my fingers than washing dishes, feel free to send intervention.

Here are a few “essential” Christmas links for your weekend planning and pleasure.

These are my favorite sugar cookies. I make them every year and they taste just like my great grandmother’s.

Did you catch my newest obsession? This Sparkling Cranberry Punch with Grapefruit & Rosemary is a true crowd-pleaser and has recipes for both cocktail and mocktail versions so everyone can enjoy a glass!

I am making this dip for Christmas this year and might even make a double batch so I can enjoy the leftovers.

This short album feels very nostalgic to me.

I’ve got my eye on this sweet potato tea cake.

Wishing you all a wonderful last few days of Christmas bustling!

Sincerely,

Pedantic Foodie

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