My very first 'Christmas Stollen'

After the very lovely (and tiring) Christmas day, all day, the following morning I really enjoyed my peaceful morning. No rush, no wake up early. I even woke up late!No need to worry about breakfast-lunch or even dinner for today, still plenty of food on the dining table and inside the fridge. Yesterday, we got plenty 'take away' food from my parents and parents in law's house, after Christmas

Christmas Morning Muffins

Just four days before Christmas, my children started their school holiday and my husband took his vacation. We started it with PSTC (Parents Student Teacher Conference) at school in the morning, then followed by last Christmas shopping. Done!The beautiful aroma of Chrismas holiday blew stronger around us, to every corner of our home. That's the most wonderful time of the year!We had more time to

The Gingerbread Men

Christmas Cookies Finale... the most favorite; The Gingerbread Men!I think this is the last cookies from our kitchen for this festive season, and I will start to bake Christmas 'easy and quick' bread for my family. After many-many times hearing the same question,"Mom / Honey, can you make gingerbread men, pleaseee ?", then followed by the 'choir',"yes Mommy, please" and repeated all over again...

Almond Crisps

Nine days until Christmas...We're still in the middle of daily normal activities. No school holiday yet neither office break.Jakarta's traffic is still super crowded during this rainy weather.Weeks ago, I imagined to have a calm and peaceful week before Christmas. Hhm, I was wrong. Almost everyday we arrive home late than "normal" days. Too many children activities in school and heavy traffic

Gingernuts Cookies

After my trip to Solo and Yogyakarta at the end of October 2011, I had promised myself not to travel for the next two months, until the Christmas time. For me, it's the perfect time to celebrate the season. *but honestly, at the first week of December, all of sudden I really miss travelling!At the end of November, we started to decorate our christmas trees, put some lights on the windows,

Mango Pudding

I love December!I enjoy the Christmas spirit, the rain and the lovely color of nature.As the rainy weather coming to accompany Christmas season, and the sun still shines timidly, this time we decided to put more color in our yard. Other than overhauling the lawns with fresh grass, we planted some flowers and trees; from frangipani, morning glory to vines. Day by day, I fall in love more and more