This really was such a neat day!! Our customers came in flocks this morning and then thinned out by afternoon and by 4pm it was a ghost land – time to close! I really did feel like the end of college exams – saying goodbye for a month of Christmas Break freshman year! “See you next year!”
[Go, Alex, Go!]
It took us a looooooong time to get everything all cleaned and tidy for a week off – including removing all things perishable AND packaging up everything that was left for donation.
Our last stop of the night was a visit to the local food bank where we took two HUGE bins of leftover loaves of bread, treecakes, cookie packs, tons of rolls and seven pecan pies. So glad we were able to help out in this way.
Not a crumb to be found!
Once we were back home, we ventured across the street to take our neighbors a big box of sweets. We have the most darling family as neighbors!! They invited us in for snacks and drinks while their kids had dinner and prepped for Santa’s arrival. It certainly made our Christmas Eve more special.
We had mackerel (which was like a giant sardine – loved it!) on crackers, a taste of gluten-free sweet potato muffins and guac made with fresh ginger and lime juice that I must recreate!
Back at home, we were thrilled to hear Seamane and Rob were coming over for more socializing – and bringing homebrews! I set out some snacks to nibble on – Matt and I weren’t really all that hungry for a big dinner. Christmas Eve is a time to nibble anyways!
We sipped homebrews and some kombucha
And ended the night with this HILARIOUS You Tube video and Seamane’s homemade almond-raspberry macarons, which tasted just like wedding cake in a cookie!
And Matt in his ‘kerchief, and I in my cap – say goodnight!
Sana says
🙂 I hope everyone at the food bank appreciates the lovely treats you brought them!
Kris says
Now all we need is a picture of Matt in his kerchief, and you and your cap, settling in for a long winter’s night. Merry Christmas to you!
Susan H. @ the food allergy chronicles says
Just finished wrapping the boys Christmas gifts…checked out your blog…had a good laugh over the You Tube video…love you donate your baked goods…retiring now to a night cap before bed …Merry Christmas!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
How great you were able to deliver all the perishable goodies to the food bank. And the guac sounds great. Look forward to your recreation of it.
Tell Alex he has a great game face for ur blog posts. Lol.
And yay for neighbors! Its just about Christmas time for you, huh?
Merry Christmas to u all!
Alex Groff says
Thank you! I try to keep a game face on at all times!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Sounds like a fun night! Those macaroons look amazing!!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
enjoy a much deserved week off!
merry christmas, kath 🙂
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I love that you bring the extra bread and sweets to the food bank. 🙂
And after seeing that orange, my mouth is watering for one. Good thing there’s one waiting for me for breakfast in the morning. 🙂
lynda @ healthy hoboken girl says
Merry Christmas Kath!!
Have a wonderful vacation!
Faith says
Yay for vacation!! Wishing you and Matt a wonderful Christmas, Kath!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I can’t believe you posted…you are dedicated! Thank you for that, too!
“Seamane’s homemade almond-raspberry macarons, which tasted just like wedding cake in a cookie!” <– My grandma made these sandwich cookies with raspberry in the middle that was like a dainty, delicate dough on the outside…they were so fussy and hard to make and I could gobble a dozen like nobody's business as a kid. I would love to sink my teeth into one of Seamane's creations. She always has the best stuff!
Mom says
So glad it went well. We miss you!
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays everyone!
Lee says
Oh, the maple kind, yeah? yeah?
Angel7 says
Glad you had a prosperous day at the bakery, and cheers to a prosperous New Year!
Merry Christmas, Kath!
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Becky O'Brien says
Merry Christmas! Amazing success you have enjoyed – Congratulations!
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Ha! Love talking dogs!!!
Khushboo says
Have a great, and well-deserved break!
Elisabeth says
Looks like you had a splendid day at the bakery & a great ending to your first Holiday season as Bakery owners – congratulations! Merry Christmas to both of you & your families and I hope that you get to thoroughly enjoy your week off from the bakery 🙂
Lindsay says
Merry Christmas to you!! We celebrated the day already here in S. Korea~ So we know the future looks bright for all our stateside friends:) Have an awesome and blessed Christmas!!
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says
I love that you guys give back to your community in ways such as donating your leftovers to the food bank. Awesome! Looks like you had an unexpected but festive and fun Christmas Eve. Enjoy your time off and Merry Christmas! 🙂 As always, love reading.
Simply Life says
I bet it will be a nice feeling to have the whole week off! Merry Christmas!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Thos cookies sound wonderful. How nice of you to donate so much to the food bank. I’m sure it was appreciated. Merry Christmas!
Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous says
What a great Christmas Eve feast!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Merry Christmas!!
Brittany says
Merry Christmas you both! Have a wonderful vacay!
Cait's Plate says
Merry Christmas Eve!! I’m so glad it was such a successful day at the bakery!
Meagan says
Have you ever thought about Matt setting up a kombucha continuous brew??
KathEats says
Yeah, but I think he’s worried about contamination
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That’s so sweet of you guys to donate your leftovers to the food bank! I’m sure that helped to make Christmas extra special for those who needed it! 🙂
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
Sounds like a great holiday! Vacation sounds a bit dreamy about now 🙂 Enjoy!