To misquote Lewis Carroll terribly, I offer my version of part of his delightful poem “The Walrus and the Carpenter”.

The time has come,’ Patricia said,

      To talk of favorite things:

Of lamb — and pork — and kosher salt —

      Of casseroles — and wings —

And why to use freshly grated cheese —

      And the taste fresh lemon brings.’

Now I too have no idea why Mr. Carroll’s poem jumped into my head just as I laid my head on my pillow the other evening. But I instantly knew that I had to incorporate a bit of the poem (horribly disfigured) in my next blog post because, well, it’s kind of the way my twisted mind works! And it was time for me to post yet another in my series “My Favorite Recipes”.

So, I’m not going to keep you any longer from getting back to your list of things still to be done for the holidays. Except to remind you to enjoy the time spent and to give yourself a break periodically. Put your feet up, have a cup of coffee or tea, and think how nice it will be when everything is done. (As if that could ever happen!)

And if you have never read anything by Mr. Carroll, or it’s been a while, you are in for a treat. (Think of it as your Christmas present to yourself.) 

So, for now, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and as always, peace and love to all.

MY FAVORITE COOKIE RECIPES

Almost Knockoff Levain Bakery Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Anise Biscotti with Slivered Almonds

Berry Pie Bars

Candied Ginger Refrigerator Shortbread Cookies

Chewy Caramel Pecan Squares

Chocolate and Pecan Toffee Bars

Chocolate Chip Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Coconut-Lime Shortbread Cookies

Fruit Filled Oatmeal Bars

Fudgy Espresso Walnut Cookies

Knockoff Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Knockoff Levain Bakery Dark Chocolate peanut butter chip cookies

Mincemeat Bars with Brandy Whipped Cream

Molasses Cookies

No-Bake Chocolate Topped peanut butter bars (could be considered candy too)

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Coconut

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Outrageous Brownies

Payday Candy Bar Bars

Pink Cookies

Russian Teacakes

Shortbread Crusted Lemon Bars

Speculaas (Dutch Spice Cookies)

White Chocolate Dipped Coffee Bean Shortbread