Holiday Nutmeg Stick Cookies

Today's guest blogger is actually from the home design & garden niche of blogging.  Today we welcome Kristen, from High Heels and a Hammer to our table!  We happen to personally know Kristen!  She was in Chris Ann's wedding 20 years ago, as Maid-of-Honor!   We also know that besides swinging a hammer in cute shoes, her home is filled with memories and recipes to share! ~Chris Ann & Kristin ****** Happy Holidays!  I’m Kristen from High Heels and a Hammer and I am both thrilled and honored to have been asked by … [Read more...]

Almond Triangle Cookies

Today we would like to welcome Minnesota blogger, Stephanie Meyer, to our table!  Stephanie is a cook, writer, and photographer.  She writes about simple, fresh home cooking on her blog, Fresh Tart, and for Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Dara & Company blog.  We are so happy to have her share a cookie recipe today! ****** First, I should confess up front - I don't bake much.  I enjoy a good cookie as much as the next girl, but I've always preferred the salty over the sweet.  Add a recent gluten-intolerance … [Read more...]

Aunt Ethel’s Sugar Cookies

Today we invite Heidi, from Heidi's Recipes to join us at the table!  Heidi is a talented kitchen cook who knows how to keep her family, friends and kitchen warmed with hospitality.  Through the years we've enjoyed everything from iced tea to sugar cookies at her real life table!  Today we are so glad to have her and Aunt Ethel join us at our "virtual" table! ~Chris Ann & Kristin ****** Although I have no idea who Ethel is, I do know that her sugar cookie recipe is a part of the family.  In December of 1982 … [Read more...]

Russian Tea Cake Cookies

Today we welcome Rachael, all the way from Japan, to our table!  She shares her story today of being across the globe from family and how the memory of hot chocolate and Russian Tea Cake Cookies keep her memories close to home.  We are so happy to have her with us at our table as she shares a recipe, her love of food and a story from her view from her Tokoyo Terrace. ~Chris Ann & Kristin ****** Spending this time of year a world away from my family can be difficult. Memories flood through my head without warning … [Read more...]

Caramel Heavenlies Cookie

Today we are happy to welcome Brenda from a farmgirl’s dabbles to our table!  Brenda's blog, built on the foundation of a midwest farming family shares her journey of preserving and sharing family recipes, traditions and memories.  We are delighted to have her share a story and a recipe at our table today! ~Chris Ann & Kristin ****** Hello! I’m Brenda from a farmgirl’s dabbles. And I am both honored and delighted to have been asked by Chris Ann and Kristin to join them at their table. I just love these … [Read more...]

German Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Today we'd like to welcome Natalie Slater, to our table!  Natalie is the creator and writer of Bake and Destroy.   She's a resident blogger at WTTW Chicago Tonight and has served as a judge on Food Network's Cupcake Wars. Ever since she was a little girl her sweet tooth has been razor-sharp.  Natalie shares her love of baking with us fostered by times shared in the kitchen with her mom.  We're so glad to have her here as a guest at our table!  ~Chris Ann & Kristin ****** My happiest holiday memories … [Read more...]

Sugar Plum Cookies

We are so happy to begin our first LoveFeast's Cookie Exchange post with our friend, Kate Selner.  Kate is the talented writer and home cook behind the lovely written blog, Kate In the Kitchen featuring the beauty of authentic foods, memories and family.  Like always, we are so happy to have Kate join us at the table and share her story!  ~Chris Ann & Kristin ****** I want to introduce you to my wonderful and creative friends behind LoveFeast Table. Kristin, from Baltimore, and Chris Ann, who is right here in … [Read more...]