Starting this out

So, we need to get things going. The TasteBuds have been pretty dormant recently and need to plan a new adventure. Sue's been thinking of food adventures she's had in general.

The holiday cooking went pretty well. Got invited for a cookie exchange at work but didn't participate. Sorry, when you get 8 dozen holiday cookies at the same time, even though they are different, they start tasting the same. So no thanks. Instead, made some tried and true treats at my house. The caramels were better this year -- not rock hard. Almond bark pretzels. Some great roasted almonds, one with a nice kick, another with a sweet flavor.

Carolyn made a fabulous Red Velvet Cake for Xmas Day at our house! The theme was southern, featuring Wolfie's famous deviled fried chicken for dinner. Good friends, the Rucks', were over for dinner.

As Kay says, "my thighs are tingling" from the too-good food this holiday.