Everyone knows that Mondays are generally no-fun-days. But this one, this day that starts a new week and that caps off a weekend that was busier than hell, this Monday is especially worse. So instead of a post, today I give you a sneak preview - and pose you a question about holiday cookies.
Because today, I truly feel like something the abominable creature from the depths of the blue lagoon dragged out, my brain fuzzy, my eyes watery and red, and my head barely screwed atop my shoulders. Today, I got about four hours of very interrupted sleep in me, tormented by a severe stomach pain, anxiety, and an overly affectionate cat. Today, I have a to-do list that is a mile long. And a 13-hour day ahead. And a blog post to upload. And no desire to do anything whatsoever.
But despite all that, dear reader, I woke up at 6:30 this morning in order to prepare this blog post. I edited all my photos, hopped in the shower for a much-needed rinse-off, and ran out of the house without even eating breakfast, fully intending to upload today's creation for the world. And then... I discovered that I had left the recipe at home.
So sadly, dear reader, today I bring you no recipe for a delicious, garlicky Jewish tirshi salad. I have no words of wisdom or inspiration to share, because my brain is barely working. Instead, I will offer you some photos from the weekend, a few random bits hiding on my camera, and a sneak preview of this salad. I will also promise you it will be uploaded on Wednesday, and hope that will suffice in order to keep you in my good graces.
Oh yes, and if my audacity hasn't fully astounded you yet, I will also pose you a question! I am currently working on some Hannukah-related surprises for you, and I've been wondering - what is your favourite holiday cookie? It doesn't have to be a Hannukah cookie, of course - I am an equal-opportunist when it comes to holidays, and particularly to holiday baking. But I'm trying to broaden my arsenal, and so I'd love to hear from you!
So let me know of your favourite Hannukah/ Christmas/ New Year's (Novii God) cookie in the comments, and forgive me for the lack of recipe today! If it's any consolation, I promise you that this salad is worth waiting for.
Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says
Oh girl, you are forgiven completely. You poor thing, get some sleep honey, rest. The world can wait 😉
Ad we will wait and we will be back and we won't hold it against you if that recipe only appears on the blog on Thursday. But any later than that I think I would take offence - just sayin' 😉
As for cookies - gosh that's a tough one. It needs to be crunchy though and probably have dark chocolate bits in it.
wishing you a good night's rest.
K
kseniaprints says
Mmmm dark chocolate. I'm with you on that.
Thanks for the support!! I don't think it will be any later than Thursday - fingers crossed! Though I'm not over the hill yet in terms of pressure. Getting there!
Sarah says
I appreciate the update, love the photos and dig your honesty. 🙂
kseniaprints says
Honesty is a big thing to keeping up a blog. As I think I may have said before, though I know this is a public space and I don't want to a) come off as too whiney, and b) bore people with the details of my life, I do think it's important to strike a balance between inspiring people to cook and engage while also reflecting reality.
Andrea Fer says
OH MY WORD--that picture with the chickpeas and cilantro looks delicious--I'm a big fan of chickpeas AND cilantro...it looks like a "warm" meal. Perfect for winter!!
Andrea Fer, Coseena Food Blog
kseniaprints says
Thank you, Andrea! Hope you like it 🙂
Kellie MacMillan says
Since none of us knew what you were going to post we can't be disappointed. Right? Cut yourself some slack. Here's a truth for you: You could write your grocery list and it would be good. You are a fantastic writer and I could spend a lot more of my time reading your articles but I have to write my own. Te,he.
Get that cat to make you some tea.
Favorite cookie : Icebox cookies with red and green cherries - no nuts.
Feel better, Kellie@princessandtheyardape
kseniaprints says
Kellie, that is SO NICE. Seriously. I might just try that grocery list thing one day! (Though I have to admit my grocery list is pretty entertaining. It's full of oxymorons like lactose-free yogurt alongside brie cheese. And I doodle in the sidelines).
Also, not sure if I ever had Icebox cookies! Can you tell I'm an immigrant?...
Kellie MacMillan says
I think Icebox cookies go by different names. The basic idea is to make the dough and wrap it in waxed paper which you can either refrigerate or keep in the freezer. It's like "fast food" cookies or a homemade version of those tubes they have in the grocery store (yuk).
Here's my recipe if you like it.
1 1/4 cups of softened butter
3/4 cups brown sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup of nuts (sliced or chopped finely) optional
1/2 cup each red and green glaced cherries - whole
Cream butter, add sugar, vanilla, salt and flour. Add nuts and cherries and form into logs.
Wrap in waxed paper and tape together. Refrigerate overnight. Slice thinly with a sharp knife
and bake on a greased cookie sheet @350 for 10 minutes.
This is a recipe pass on to me from a friend. It doesn't have a copywrite so I'm sure you could tweak it and make it your own. Let me know if you like it. Cheers, Kellie@princessandtheyardape
kseniaprints says
This is awesome, and it's actually giving me a lot of ideas! Thanks for sharing.