Eight Maids a-Milking and Nine Ladies Dancing

Topic: Holiday Eats

The Norwegian cookie Krumkake is the definition of Christmas treats to me. My mom's side is Norwegian, and she loved to eat these for the holidays. Two years ago, I surprised her by getting them for Christmas from a Scandinavian delicatessan, and she was in Heaven! She took a whole box home with her. They are kind of difficult to make, you need a special iron, and shape them around a roller. They can break easily, but they are very light, airy and crispy. I'm not a fan of Norwegian cuisine, but I love these cookies!



Topic: Party Time!

We don't have huge parties for Christmas, it is all about family. This Christmas, J's daughter and granddaughter are spending the night Christmas Eve and staying for Christmas day, and her husband will join us on Christmas day. We are passing by J's sister's house briefly to exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, but we can't stay long because J's daughter has bad allergies to their cats. My sisters, and possible my aunt and her boyfriend are coming to my house for Christmas day. We are going to see my other aunt the day after Christmas. We are going to have a full house for Christmas Day, but I am looking forward to it!