.

Holiday traditions sure have changed since my dad passed away, except for one thing - the baking of the Christmas treats. I think all the women in the family are on one diet or another, myself included, so this year, there were only two.

This year, thanks to Angeliki, I've made my first batch of Greek Baklava - Truly food for the Gods! I'll be sharing it with my entire family in April when we have our annual family reunion. It's quite likely, however, I'll be making a few pans before then for my children, nieces and nephews. Thank you, Angeliki!

The other treat is Swedish Spritz, which is a melt-in-your-mouth cookie. The recipe belonged to Mom's mother and it wasn't until Nana died that Mom finally got her recipe. Mom says the recipe makes 4 dozen cookies. I used a different tube on the cookie press today, and made 18 dozen cookies. I'm taking 4 dozen cookies to the family gathering this afternoon, giving another 2 dozen to my son & his dad, and if I have your address, you'll be getting some soon - I don't need 18 dozen cookies in the house!

I would have posted photos, but I have to put more time on my phone, so I'll post them to my photo album later.

Merry Christmas!