Two of My Favorite Things

I haven't done an "In the Papers" since I've gotten out of bed, mainly because I'm not in bed anymore and am not reading as much.

But, I am reminded that this is my favorite time of year for two reasons: 1). holiday dinner recipes and 2). holiday baking recipes. I'm a glutton for all of those "bookazines" with 101 new cookies or great vegetable side dishes. And I watch the papers for interesting ideas to clip. In fact, I'm already planning 1). Thanksgiving dinner; 2). Thanksgiving potluck at church; 3). Cookies for a). our church bake sale and b). my playgroup cookie swap; and 4). edible gifts for teachers, service staff (you know, postal workers, vet personnel, pediatrician's staff--I'm not sure what the rubric would be for all of them), and friends. The only thing I'm not quite occupied with yet is Christmas. That will come in a few weeks. I love it!

And I have two places I'm avidly watching, the NYTimes' Vegetarian Thanksgiving series over at the Well Blog, and Baking Banter at King Arthur Flour. If you need ideas this holiday season, head over there and be inspired . . . .