Holiday Baking During a Pandemic
This year has been a challenge for many. Navigating daily life during a pandemic is hard enough, but getting laid off and slugging through months of unemployment and job applications left me feeling unmoored. It's been a year to evaluate what is truly important. This holiday season I'm missing extended family and friends. As a relatively quiet person, I don't miss all the parties, but I miss the small conversations and connections, usually at the beginning or the end of the night. And I miss the variety of holiday treats shared. (above photo from Smitten Kitchen ) My mother came for a visit recently. We had a lovely chat beneath the twinkle lights outside. (Masked and at a distance is the way to socialize this year.) She gave me a box of See's chocolates from my grandfather. I always cut open pieces to find my favorites. I love the chocolate covered caramels best. That reminded me to try making Smitten Kitchen's Apple Cider Caramels . I don't make c
