I've been busy as all get out, these past few days, researching rehab options and housing options for my dad. Sis has, too. We are taking tours of two assisted living places today. I've also looked at 30 day addictions/dual diagnosis rehab places, but the best option for those seems to be a few states away, in New England. We're in NJ.

I started my Czech Christmas cookie blog post series. This morning I posted cookie # 4. I've made them twice to tweak the recipe. Attached is the one I posted today called Moroccan Cookies (Marokanky). They are a unique cookie made first in a saucepan with heavy whipping cream, confectioner's sugar, a tablespoon flour, chopped orange peel, chopped Craisins, almond slices, and chopped walnuts. Then they are baked, cooled, and have the bottoms dipped in bittersweet chocolate.

Yes, I'm a little nutty about these Christmas cookies! In total, my blog will contain at least 8 Czech Christmas cookie recipes (maybe 9) and a Christmas sweet bread recipe. I thought about also adding some from my side of the family, but most are pretty well-known recipes. Maybe not.