It is good to be with you today to plan our meal plans for next week. I have a personal message for you today that you will want to be sure and read. It is very cold here and I am thinking in terms of warm and cozy foods. I try to keep a really good pantry supply on hand this time of the year. Our freezer is well stocked and I doubt I will have to go to the market except for something fresh. I am going to sip on my  hot chocolate and enjoy our time together!

Welcome to Full Plate Thursday, 771 and December! I always look forward to this season with all of you as we celebrate Christmas and other spiritual holidays. Our foods always play a very important part in our celebration and what you share here with us is a reflection of the tables all over the world. I am so excited that you are here to share your corner of the world with us today!

I am so excited to welcome you to the 8th Annual Holiday Cookie Recipe Exchange Linky Party for 2025! I have enjoyed so many of your cookie recipes and I really treasure them. As I am making your recipes it reminds me of you and the special friendship that we enjoy in this very special blogging community. At the end of the party, we will have all shared with each other a memory and a part of ourselves that truly is a lasting gift. Thanks so much for sharing your cookie recipes with us, we cherish your cookie recipes and YOU!  I Can't Wait To Try Your Cookie Recipes, Lets Get Started!