I've now finished work until Christmas which means... time for baking!
For my birthday this year (well, close to it) I got possibly the present I've had the most joy from ever. My best friend, Monique, sent me the Hummingbird Bakery cookbook. If you want to make someone who loves baking happy - buy them this book. Everything I have made from it has been utterly delicious. Amazing cupcakes, amazing brownie, amazing blondie... I am in love with it.
Today I made lemon cupcakes and hazelnut/chocolate cupcakes. They look and smell utterly divine. Baking is one of the true joys- I think one of the best things about it is that you get to make other people happy using it. I got a present and using that present I can make something I can share.
No wonder people focus so much on food at Christmas - in some way it embodies the spirit of Christmas or Christ's spirit. The Saviour shared the loaves and fishes to feed the 5,000. He shared his knowledge of God. He shared his life. Sharing is a vital part of following Him and being His disciple.
So, in my small way this is how I'm choosing to share some of the wonderful joy of Christ this Christmas. Get baking and get sharing! :)
p.s. There's no such thing as a selfless good deed - so make sure you lick the spoon! ;)
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