December 7, 2003
Early Blooms
Despite the name, this Christmas cactus decided that it was more of a Thanksgiving cactus. But I can't afford to look a gift bloom in the face after this year, and you shouldn't either. This holiday season I am determined to be more grounded and appreciative of the things I really have to celebrate.
Does this mean making gifts again? Will I take this sappy feel good crap all the way to the crafts department?
Two years ago I made chocolate truffles for gifts. Lots of gifts. 24 half pound boxes and about a dozen or so one pound boxes in three flavors and garnishes. It cost a lot more than I expected and it took both of us about three days to complete. No wonder why half of America could care less if Martha Stewart rots in jail.
This year is a Shutterfly year. I took pictures and they are making calendars and snapbooks of them and then sending them along to friends and family. And there will not be powdered sugar all over the place...