Setting the Christmas Table

The big day is almost here

and it's time to iron linens, polish silver and prepare the table for
Christmas dinner.

Holiday baking is in full swing.

I make gingerbread every year
but have never tried to decorate it with
royal icing.

All I can say is that it was a learning experience:

icing too thick
tip too big
frosting everywhere
frustration set in early



Who doesn't like to see their name on a cookie

I think they are perfect place cards, don't you?

SOMEBODY is going to take a lesson in cookie decorating.



I did find a wonderful Rolled Gingerbread Cookie recipe
at The Cooking Photographer. The cookies are spicy and delicious,
just the way gingerbread should be.


Little gifts for children in the neighborhood.
They won't mind the decorations.



MERRY CHRISTMAS
to all