I am taking a blogging vacation from now until the first week of January. I’m planning to curl up in our cabin, drink tons of hot cocoa and tea, find my kids some snow and enjoy every single moment of my favorite two weeks of the year.
Here is a peek at what I am planning to make in the next two weeks. These are some of my favorite recipes and I can hardly wait to enjoy them again! If you are interested in the recipes, you can click on any of the pictures for a link to the original post.
Vanilla Bean Mashed Sweet Potatoes have been requested once again and so they will be made for our Christmas dinner. Unbelievably smooth and creamy, I will probably be enjoying these for a dessert as well. Luckily, I will have a food processor at my disposal this time!
Crockpot Pulled Pork is a great meal to start in the morning and then forget about all day. I plan to use my crockpot as much as possible and avoid all but the most fun cooking whenever I am able.
Carmelized Brussels Sprouts have become a new favorite food in my house. I’m still surprised at just how much we like these. Each time I buy Brussels Sprouts, I intend to try something different with them. However, when it comes time to cook them, I can’t help making this awesomely easy recipe once again. They are perfect every time!
I’ve been wanting to make this Twisted Chicken Piccata again for a while now, so it is on the menu for the week after Christmas. I’m really looking forward to it. I can’t wait!
I have made several batches of these Ginger and Honey Roasted Almonds already. I added a dash or two of cayenne last time and they were even better. (Thanks for the suggestion, Chris!)
I can not resist the temptation to make the Cranberry Christmas Cake once again this year. This is one of my favorite new dessert finds and I have a LOT of cranberries stashed away in the freezer now. I plan to enjoy this several times throughout the coming year.
My Journey With Candida says
Mary,
Have a great time off the computer and Merry Christmas, Happy New year to you and yours.
Anna @ hiddenponies says
Merry Christmas, Mary! You will be missed, but enjoy your well-earned break! Your Cranberry Christmas Cake is on my to-make list these holidays too 🙂
Jenn says
Enjoy your break from blogging! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family, Mary! I'm so glad to have found your blog this year! 🙂
Lizzy says
Thanks for leaving us with some fabulous links! I'd love to try your pulled pork….mmmmmmmm. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for all your kind words this year! xo
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
Oh everything looks so delicious especially that chili!!
JavelinWarrior says
Mary, have a wonderful holiday and enjoy your well-deserved rest from blogging! I hope Santa brings you some wonderful gifts and I'll be here, drooling over your vanilla mashed sweet potatoes 🙂
Miriam says
Happy Holidays!!!
Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Ma What's 4 dinner says
Well, the boys and I will have to come to the cabin with you if you'll be making all those fabulous meals! Can't wait til you're back. In the meantime, I'm off to make those brussels sprouts and that chili!!!
Happy holidays!
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What's for Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
Teena Mary says
OMG! Everything looks soo delcious!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!! Merry X'mas & Happy New Year to you and your family 🙂
Juliana says
Mary, everything looks delicious!
Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to you and your loved ones 🙂
Becki's Whole Life says
Merry Christmas Mary! Enjoy your time at the cabin. It sounds like a great place to be right now and hopefully you will see some snow! Talk to you next year.
Beth says
The brussels sprouts and the chicken piccata both really caught my interest!
Enjoy your blogging holiday, and have a wonderful Christmas with your family.
Joanne says
Have a fabulous holiday, love! And enjoy all of this good food! Can't wait to see you when you get back!
Mallory says
Merry Christmas to you too! Hope you have a wonderful break. And I totally agree, caramelized brussel sprouts are the best, I just made some the other night.
Demandra says
Merry Christmas, Mary! I hope you and your family are feeling the joy and promise of this holy season. Ain't Jesus' love grand?
Thank you so much for giving us all wonderful ways in which to feed ourselves. 2 of my Christmas dinner dishes are coming from your blog. Gracias!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Merry Christmas to you and your family,Mary! I hope you have a nice blogging break (I too on a break on posting. :-)). I already checked the sweet potato mashed potatoes and will have to give it a try! Looks yummy. Have a wonderful holiday!
Rachel Cotterill says
That cranberry cake looks delicious 🙂 Hope you had a fabulous Christmas! x
The Blonde Duck says
Have a wonderful Christmas and a magnificent vacation!
due bionde in cucina says
Hello Mary, the cranberry cake is wonderfull.
I wish you a Happy New Year!!!!!
baci sabina
Marina says
I've finally featured your blog in my Enjoy your food posts – http://www.lifecoachwannabe.com/2011/12/enjoy-your-food-barefeet-in-kitchen.html
I hope you like it 🙂