Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate – Kevin stole my mug

We spent a lot of time cooking this holiday season. Most of our family gifts included homemade breads and other goodies, plus we cooked our usual holiday meals. In honor of our new kitchen, most of my gifts were cookbooks. (The cookbooks are also great photography books!)

Highlights here are both deep fried. Christmas dinner turkey (on Christmas Eve), and beignets from Cafe du Monde mix on Christmas morning. Both have been traditions in our family now for many years.

Deep Fried Turkey
Deep Fried Turkey, waiting to be carved

Beignets
Cafe du Monde Beignets