Are you ready?
It’s the question we are asking each other this time of year.
Are you ready for the holidays?
Have you ever teased down a thought to get to its root cause or meaning for you? Just keep asking “why?” or “because?”
The results might amaze you.
Little kids do this, “why,” thing, and it can drive us to distraction; but there may be a method to their madness.
Even when you think you have given the final reason for something, ask yourself one more time – why?
I would hope my final teased-out, shaken-down meaning for my preparations this season includes, “love.”
Not the desire to have the best-decorated house on the street. Not the desire to create the best-looking meal ever.
But rather, the desire to share my love and joy with others; that their lives may be brighter, warmer, and be filled with warmth, love, and a welcoming sense of inclusiveness.
So, with some long-anticipated mulled cider to share with my sweetie, I will finally prepare some seasonal treats to share.
Why? Because I always fix something to share with others.
Why? Because I want others to know I am thinking about them.
Why? Because my neighborhood friends have been so special to me.
Why? Because we care about each other and do nice things to help each other out.
Because why? Because we have a love for each other, and sharing a treat is a little way to say, “I love you and thank you.”
In health and love –
Deidre
Note from Sheree: Every year, I make goodies for my neighbors, friends, and family. This year will be no different.
So, I flew back to 2014 to find this recipe I have posted below. You can even download it and slip it into your recipe folder.
All I can say is, delectable macaroons will be in all my gift bags!
Here are a couple variations for you, lucky friends, and family, that all can enjoy for the holidays.