Hey everyone! Long time, no write, huh?
I usually end the year with a recap of my favorite Christmas recipes and start the new year with my goals, word of the year, or intentions. The last few months though have been unusual and had me off track.
Around the beginning of December, I started experiencing intense pain behind my right ear. Things escalated and a week after my first doctor’s visit, I was in the ER with the right side of my face not moving. The diagnosis was Bell’s Palsy which I knew nothing about. I won’t go into all of the recovery and illness details except to say that I am doing much better now. However, I did zero baking and cooking save for a hashbrown casserole. I also couldn’t eat much except soft foods since part of my mouth wasn’t behaving normally. Even morning coffee by the tree wasn’t enjoyable.
So I have no recipe recaps for you this time. But Lord willing, Christmas 2025 will be epic!
For 2025, my biggest focus is on getting well and maintaining my health. It’s a big year of change for my whole family, with lots of excitement on the horizon. I’m still collecting recipes and cookbooks and am excited to bring you more content in the new year.
I wish all of you the best as we head into the new year!
From the heart and from the holler,
Minda