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The ingredients for the final batch of holiday cookies are still on the kitchen counter. Humm, the elves must be busy elsewhere. I'm realizing that if the goodies are to be baked, I must take a bit more initiative and actually measure, mix, stir, roll out, bake, and finally (gasp!) frost them. Weighing the time and calories involved--the cookies just might not get done. My husband, who usually begs for treats this time of year, has discovered that he must get serious about reforming his dietary habits. And as for myself, I don't really like cookies, but if there's a plateful around, I find the little morsels tough to resist. Letting a holiday tradition lapse is tough, perhaps because there is so much emphasis on recalling past holidays and wanting to keep a sense of continuity. Nevertheless, it's a good thing to phase out a tradition or custom that serves no one any good, even if my "inner Martha Stewart" gets twitchy.
But next year will be different! I'm going to invest in these fabulous asana cookie cutters (due out to retail customers sometime in the spring) and strive for some lovely 100% gluten-free, almost vegan (except for the meringue powder in the royal icing) gingerbread yogis. Check them out! If need be, I'll order these cookies online and reverse engineer the cutters so that I can make my own. I love the playfulness and joy of this concept, so perfect for this time of year.
Namaste,
Nancy
