Holiday Cookies

Symbols of the holidays range from Mistletoe and Poinsettia to candles and candycanes. As far as food goes though, there is one item that is standard in just about every household in every religion and across all nationalities, and one, as you all know, that is near and dear to my heart in particular: The Cookie. There is something about the cookie that makes it universally appealing and irresistible at the holidays. Perhaps it is attributable to its handheld size, the variety of its flavors, its simplicity, or maybe it is our familiarity with them from childhood. Regardless, we love them, and I am no exception. Starting this week we will use our entries to share with you some of our favorite recipes and stories. And don't be shy about writing in to share yours.