I got in the second of my 70 hikes yesterday. Only 68 to go before next December! How do you like Barb's new pink sunglasses?
This time we hiked the Alamo Canyon Loop in Catalina State Park, which we've only done once before. It has quite a variety of scenery, from this lush grassy area down by the wash ...
... to saguaros and a dry rocky canyon.
It's a good thing I'm hiking, because I'm also baking and eating a LOT of Christmas cookies!
This is a new to me recipe from the New York Times for peppermint shard cookies that looks nice but I wasn't crazy about the taste.
The classic peanut butter blossoms. Can't go wrong here!
Mocha chocolate chip cookies with espresso powder that I've been making for about 20 years. They'll keep you awake if you eat too many at bedtime. I know this for a fact.
My favorite this year is a coconut macaroon dipped in melted chocolate and then in crushed peppermint. I also made some with nuts for a friend who doesn't like peppermint.
Cherry almond fudge, another staple for me.
Little Juniper also got her first taste of making Christmas cookies with her mom. I wish I could have been there!
Have a colorful day
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