cookies

My family is not particularly known for Christmas spirit. Around this season, my house is filled with statements like:

• “I’m going to the mall to buy your present right now. Still don’t know what to get you.”
• “Mom, I don’t even like Christmas trees. I’m not going to decorate it.”
• “Ew, are we listening to Christmas music?”
  

Spiced or citrusy?

That was the question our neighbor J asked as she handed us two separate jars of homemade plum jam. J was fortunate enough to have a plum tree in her backyard. Toward the end of summer you could be certain to find her holed up in the kitchen making batches of plum jams, jellies, and catsup. And as long as I'd known her, she'd been tweaking and fine tuning her jam recipe.

I have exciting news! The fabulous Jeanne Sauvage, author of the popular blog Art of Gluten-Free Baking, is coming to Zest for a book-signing party! Her new book, Gluten-free Baking for the Holidays contains 60 essential gluten-free recipes focused around traditional holiday treats. 

Oh my gosh, you guys! Today was super fun! And it wasn't just because of these:

Caramel and coconut topped shortbread cookies that are dipped and then drizzled with chocolate! Aka.... gluten-free samoas. Or these: