Sunday, December 18, 2016

My Christmas Blessing #16



Our home smells so good and it gives a sense of peace.  Cookies fill plates to be distributed to family and friends.   Whipping up treats in the kitchen can do more than just create yummy comfort food.  In fact, baking has been found to have therapeutic value which helps to ease depression and anxiety.

Today, I made thumbprint cookies, sugar cookies in different shapes and sizes, and 7-layer yummy bars.  Some were wrapped for family and friends and some will grace our table on Christmas Day to be enjoyed during the football games or the Christmas movies!   Creative expression creates a general overall well-being which is much needed as of late.

Best of all, giving away these masterpieces brings a smile and a great feeling of making someone else's day just like how I felt in seeing wonderful goodies on my doorstep!

Tonight there is an aroma of fresh homemade bread and my famous potato corn chowder soup with bacon and sauteed vegetables!  It brings comfort and relaxation on such a beautiful, snowy day!  My sweet husband is facing another procedure tomorrow and this will help to calm him and let him know that I am by his side to give him comfort and care because ..

I ride the dark horse ..




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