The Christmas Season®™ seems to start earlier and earlier each year. Duane Reade (an omnipresent NYC drug store chain) put up its Christmas stuff the day after Halloween, and Mumma tells me that Macy's (in Massachusetts) started its holiday blitz back in August. It's as if poor Thanksgiving is but a speed bump on the way to 12/25. I wish you a merry turkey indeed.
But, despite the focus on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and state of the economy, Christmas is a time for peace on Earth, good will toward men, and--of course--eating.
Though we're several weeks away from the main event, what Christmas flavors are you looking forward to most? In other words: What treats will you be having when you watch the kid stick his tongue to a frozen flagpole?
(If you choose "Other," please list your pick in the comments. Thanks!)
I chose other but was very close to choosing eggnong. I've tried a few homemade varieties, looking for a lower fat version. I've found Silk Nog is great, and only 2 g of fat verson 1,000 that regular (and grandma's homemade) seems to have. I've got a big performance coming up on Jan 7, so I"m trying to stay away from the really unhealthy holiday treats since the camera adds 10 lbs anyway!
The other things I'm looking forward to most are my grandpa's fudge (without nuts) and a delicious chopped cranberry-marshmallow-cool-whippy "salad" that my family usually has.
Posted by: Em | December 03, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Uuhh, cookies!
Posted by: Katrina | December 03, 2008 at 07:36 PM
sugar cookies...the smell, the taste...amazing!
Posted by: Nicole | December 03, 2008 at 08:25 PM
It has to be Peppermint Bark for me!
Posted by: stripeydots | December 05, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Frozen Pudding ice cream! You can only get it at this time of the year.
Posted by: Mumma | December 05, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Thanks for your responses, Everyone! Stay tuned... I'll try to come up with some recipes that incorporate these flavors.
Posted by: Oatmeal Cookie Guy | December 05, 2008 at 11:06 PM
OOoh what about a Tom and Jerry cookie? The batter is like eggnong, but the drink is with hot water, rum and brandy and gets a little frothy. Sprinkled with nutmeg makes it complete. Batter only comes out around Christmastime. I don't if it's a regional popularity or not (I'm in Minnesota). Homemade recipes can be found online (involving eggs and such) but I've only had it with premade batter (that needs to be kept frozen).
Posted by: Em | December 08, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Hi, Em. I've never heard of "Tom and Jerry" before, but it sounds like it would make a great cookie! It must be a regional item. You've piqued my interest, though! :-)
Posted by: Oatmeal Cookie Guy | December 09, 2008 at 12:38 PM