Cookie Baking Day

 

This was the third variety I made today. The last round and square shaped cookies will be iced with melted chocolate chips and dip in coconut or slivered almonds. 

I also made peanut butter and molasses cookies this morning. No photos taken. I was too busy. 

I’ll try to take more photos when I make up the gift plates for neighbors. I still want to make biscotti. 

ERA

 Remember the ERA - Equal Rights Amendment?  Apparently there is something that President Biden can do now to put it into the Constitution.

Got this action to take from Americans of Conscience.

I am writing my postcard as soon as I post this.  Will you join me by doing the same, calling or emailing the President?

Here's the link to AoC webpage.

Getting Ready

I found a spot for the large nativity set.  It's on the buffet.  I purchased this set maybe 20 years ago after seeing it in a window in a shop in Marietta, OH one summer vacation .  I love that it is so intricate.

Below the backs of the donkey and the sheep have a quilt square.

More elaborate quilting on Mary and Joseph though the shepherd only has striping.

The wiseman have the most intricate quilt designs.

And even the babe is covered in a quilt.

The main figures also feature scenes in the story with Mary having the skyline of Bethlehem,

the shepherd having the angel appearing bearing the glad tidings,

Joseph features the journey that they made to Bethlehem,

and each of the wise men have more of the story.

This was the last decoration to place.  I'm glad I made room for it here.

You asked for it

 Well those who commented on yesterday's post. 

Here’s the recipe for Dutch Baby from this cookbook. 

Note: I used microwave to melt butter for the mixture.  Also used a whisk to mix it up in a bowl and substituted almond extract for vanilla.

 

The recipe says it serves 2 but I halved the recipe for just us 2.

Let me know if you try it.

Enjoy.