We had a lovely day at the daughter's house. It is nice having a grown child who is also a good cook. My role was ancillary -- squash soup, apple pie and play with the grandchildren. Tough job, but somebody's got to do it.

Glad you and Steve had a time away, and hope you were refreshed and relaxed.

Today starts the serious baking for the Yule. Given a choice, would you prefer cranberry apple bread, peach cobbler bread, gingersnaps or snickerdoodles. (Serious question -- I'd love to send you some as a way to give back some small measure of the pleasure you have given me over the years.)