Twas a night before Christmas
and all through the home.
Not a creature was stirring
cuz the baking was done.
The apron and mitts
were hung on the hook.
In hope no more cookies
needed to cook.
The sweet treats were placed
on Holiday dishes.
To be given to friends
to wish them good wishes.
Some cookies were different
and some were the same.
So I whistled and shouted
and called them by name.
Now, Banana Nut cookies,
Raspberry cream cheese,
On Chocolate Chip Oatmeal,
and Sugar Kiss, please.
There were Butter Pecan Balls,
and Cranberry Bread,
and a few bits of candy
to add to the spread.
The plates, they were filled
and wrapped with a bow.
In hopes they would like them,
you just never know.
I sprang to my van
to my team…there were none,
I delivered the cookies
and had all the fun.
But I heard them exclaim
as I drove out of sight,
Merry Christmas to all
now its time for a bite !
Have a sweet and fattening Christmas…you can diet next year !!
1. You are a poet on top of all of your other talents. Who knew? I love the fact that in everything you do Cathy, presentation is so important. The cookies plates not only look delicious, they are gorgeous! Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year! Deb
by Deb — 12/21/07 at 10:24 am #
2. Thanks so much Deb,
No more cookie baking for me for a long time. I eat too much of the dough, Its sometimes better than the cookies. Something about baking cookies though, that so Homey and comforting. The smells, the mixing, the flour everywhere, OH MY!
Enjoy your Christmas preparations .It may be a lot of work but the memories are in the making and giving.
Merry Christmas to you Deb,
Cathy
by Cathy — 12/21/07 at 2:36 pm #
3. Too cute…enjoy a bite or two
Merry Christmas
by Julie — 12/21/07 at 10:22 pm #
4. Thanks Julie,
Do you have all your Christmas baking done? Its getting down to the wire…. Its been fun but I’m ready for a break.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
LYC.
by Cathy — 12/22/07 at 2:03 pm #
5. My daughter Lisa and I just finished up the Spritz cookies…..
We had fun
She ate a bunch of dough in your honor….shes feeding herself and the baby Cooper due in May.
Merry Christmas Cathy
by Julie — 12/22/07 at 2:39 pm #
6. Julie,
So glad you two had fun making cookies together. Spritz cookies are one of our traditional family favorites too. Enjoy all the fun times baking with your kids and grandkids. They will remember all those great traditions and cookies and pass them down to their kids.
Lisa, I’m so excited for the new baby due in May. Bless you all and enjoy those cookies.
LYC.
by Cathy — 12/22/07 at 5:11 pm #
7. You are more than talented…. You are such an amazing person! Have a Merry Christmas.
Ann
by Ann — 12/22/07 at 10:53 pm #
8. You’re too kind Ann,
No, you’re the amazing person!! You’re the true meaning of Christmas all year long…caring, giving and compassionate. So good to hear from you. May you be blessed for all your good deeds. Have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends.
All the best to you,
Cathy
by Cathy — 12/23/07 at 8:33 pm #
9. Love it Cathy! You are so creative!
My girls and I will be baking gingerbread men (and women) for Santa this afternoon. I love Christmas eve, because all the preparation are (should be) done, its time to sit back and enjoy!
Have a merry, blessed Christmas everyone!
Susan
by Susan Smith — 12/24/07 at 9:49 am #
10. Susan,
Have a great time making those Gingerbread cookies with your girls. They’ll always remember those fun Christmas times together. I bet your girls are all excited for the BIG DAY tomorrow! I bet Santa will be good to them.
I’ve enjoyed reading all your great blogs.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas,
Cathy
by Cathy — 12/24/07 at 1:30 pm #
11. Hi Cathy,
What tremendous gifts you have! You are an expert at everything. I love your beaiutiful way of presenting. Why not get a show like Rachel Ray? You should!! We’ll talk to Oprah (smile).
Betty
by Betty — 12/26/07 at 12:11 pm #
12. Thank you Betty,
Expert!! I wish! It’s just fun to try things, sometimes you succeed…more often you don’t. Just keep trying..some things are bound to turn out once in a while. LOL.
You’re so funny… Rachel Ray and Oprah…I’m happy just to watch them on TV.
Hope you had a nice Christmas with your family.
Cathy
by Cathy — 12/27/07 at 2:16 pm #
13. When I saw all the delicious food gifts on the table I was thinking “personalizing” them with the gift-giver’s name, message and cute design. What a great idea to have food gift boxes with a theme and a message. No need to take the plates or tupperware home! They offer them in different colors and sizes and for different food gifts from cake & candy to larger boxes to accomodate baking needs: You can see them here:
http://www.customlabels4u.com/favorboxes.shtml
by Abby — 12/27/07 at 3:53 pm #
14. Hi Abby,
I checked out your site. Very cute boxes and bags to personalize gifts.
I will save your site in my favorites and certainly use it sometime.
Thanks so much for adding to the presentation of gifts. A real treat.
by Cathy — 12/28/07 at 12:36 pm #
15. I just googled “Ode too Cookies” and this came up! It’s great!
by Rimou — 6/24/09 at 3:42 am #
16. Thanks Rimou, I’m glad you enjoyed it…scary thing is, Christmas will be here before we know it…again. Back to those cookies! ahhhhhhh!
by Cathy — 6/24/09 at 10:49 am #