It's Christmas Eve and I'm still baking up a storm. So much for all of that bake ahead stuff. Who would have thought that almost all of my stored up goodies would be consumed already? Mental note for next year... bake much more!

This is one of my family's favorite homemade snacks. Not only do they make a good afternoon snack but they're a crowd pleaser at our parties too. Kid's like to help make these
Cheese Straws too.



Photo © 2009 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Still got company for the holidays? Why not make them some homemade Biscuits? These are so easy to make your kids can help you.

Dad would always make some Honey Butter to go with them.

2009 Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas,(English), Lystig Jul (Norwegian), Buon Natale (Italian), Kala Christougena (Greek), Feliz Navidad (Spanish), Joyeux Noël (French), Vrolijke Kerstmis (Dutch), Frohe Weihnachten (German)


2009 Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

This recipe for Upside-Down French Toast is from Laura Childs' latest murder mystery Eggs Benedict Arnold. It's the second book in The Cackleberry Club Mystery series set in a restaurant run by three women you wouldn't mind having as friends. Eggs Benedict Arnold is chocked-full of good food, rich characters and a juicy murder to solve as well.

Thanks again, Laura Childs for sharing this recipe with us.