In Preparation....

It's a lovely, sunny day here in Manitoba...cold, but bright.
Yesterday was a very fun day as my daughter, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, and myself had an afternoon of baking...in preparation for the Christmas season.
The cookie cutters came out....
  
We had a good laugh when my mixer, which tends to start at a fast speed, created a mini snow storm on the counter!
It all calmed down though, and peppermint fudge was well mixed...

Granddaughter did a fine job of decorating her sugar cookies...
Our busy schedule didn't leave time to enjoy a cup of tea at the end of our baking marathon, but each went home with cookie tins filled with fudge, shortbread, sugar cookies, butterscotch squares, lemon snowballs, and pecan tassies.
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For Tea Time Tuesday would you join me for a cup of tea with a chocolate truffle? We will use Lenox "holiday" china today.



Comments

Beth said…
Your granddaughter is beautiful! In that pose, she reminds me of Princess Kate! Peppermint fudge sounds yummy; I've never had that kind. Have a great Christmas, Millie!
December 8, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Lorrie said…
I'd love to share a cup of tea and a chocolate truffle. Yum! Things are looking very festive around your place.
December 8, 2014 at 1:20 PM
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said…
What fun you all had! The peppermint fudge looks delicious. Pink, just my colour! You ladies certainly were busy. I used to make fifteen kinds of sweets when my boys were growing up. The only thing I had help with was the donuts. It was my Daddy's and my tradition to make Christmas donuts together. Now I just make them by myself. I miss those days!

Your tea set is so pretty and looks very festive. Thank you so much for joining my tea party, Millie, it's always a pleasure to have you. Merry Christmas, my friend!

Blessings,
Sandi
December 8, 2014 at 1:25 PM
Judith @ Lavender Cottage said…
Baking is always more fun with a friend or family member. Peppermint fudge sounds yummy.
December 8, 2014 at 3:24 PM
kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said…
What fun baking with your beautiful granddaughter, Millie. The peppermint fudge sounds divine and such a pretty color. Your tea at the end with your pretty Lenox dishes looks perfect after a fun day of baking.
December 8, 2014 at 3:42 PM
Pamela Gordon said…
That would be a fun time to share in. The peppermint fudge sounds really interesting. I have one of those tea mugs too. It's such pretty china isn't it? I like chocolate truffles. A lot!
December 8, 2014 at 4:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh what fun to gather together and bake!
December 8, 2014 at 6:16 PM
Zaa said…
Such fun Millie...Your grand daughter is so lovely .. I'd love to try your peppermint fudge and join you for a chocolate truffle tea.. I used to live in Winnipeg, Manitoba..so know those home grown bake time joys of togetherness..We used to have cookie bake offs and cookie exchanges... OMG where have those times gone...Maybe I'll have to start that tradition over again here...Thanks for the memories... Christmas hugs
December 9, 2014 at 8:22 AM
The Charm of Home said…
Oh, a cookie baking event looks fabulous!! What a great idea! Love the china!
Sherry
December 9, 2014 at 8:51 AM
Deborah Montgomery said…
Oh, yummy! That's a great way to get a lot of baking done, and a fun way, too.
I saw your previous post with all those delicious-looking tortes -- yum!
December 9, 2014 at 6:29 PM
FABBY'S LIVING said…
Beautiful Lenox dishes! Your grandgirl is so pretty. My friend you created a very snowy kitchen counter...there you go, lol!
I feel like having cookies right now!
Hugs,
FABBY
December 9, 2014 at 6:42 PM
Karen said…
Hi Millie,
What a pretty grand daughter you have. I love your gorgeous Christmas Lenox china. I have never seen that before. I must start my baking marathon. Yours sounds fabulous! Enjoy the season! Karen
December 10, 2014 at 1:20 PM
Martha's Favorites said…
How lovely everything looks. Your granddaughter is beautiful. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha
December 10, 2014 at 6:25 PM
Two Cottages And Tea said…

Making special memories with your grand daughter, how special~ Love your Christmas china and that fudge, yum!
Nancy
December 10, 2014 at 10:01 PM
Linda said…
You have a beautiful granddaughter, and your photos are lovely and heartwarming.
December 17, 2014 at 7:29 PM
The Quintessential Magpie said…
What a fun thing to do, Millie, and how special to cook with the generations. :-)

Sending you belated wishes for a Merry Christmas and all the best of the best for the days to come, including a Happy New Year and a Blessed Epiphany!

xoxox

Sheila :-)
December 26, 2014 at 6:43 PM
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