Merry Christmas!

To my great surprise, Christmas is nearly here. We're leaving in a few hours to make the long drive to my in-laws' home, while Caroline is nearly snowed in under several feet of snow. We're sorry not to have brought you any new recipes this week, but wanted to remind you of a few last minute treats for the holidays:

• Remember our cookie contest from last year? The three winning recipes include Lemon Kiss Cookies, Italian Jam Cookies, and Christmas cookies, and are sure to please. 
• While not technically a Christmas cookie, Chocolate Chunk Coconut Pecan Chews are surely rich enough to compete with your other holiday treats. Give them a whirl.
• You all know how I'm crazy for cranberries, and this Cranberry Nut Bread makes me weak with delight. I would suggest sharing, but it's so good you won't want to. 
• This Pumpkin Bread is my mother-in-law's specialty. During Christmastime, she makes dozens of mini loaves to take to friends and neighbors. It's famously delicious. 

We'll be back in a week or two. In the meantime, we wish you the best of Christmases!