Helllllo holidays, and a ho-Ho-HO!
It’s time to don your baking hat and dress yourself up in your most festive holiday apron that you’re surely ashamed of but can’t possibly give away because your mother-in-law will notice when she shows up Christmas morn. Why all the celebrating? Because the Holiday issue of FoodieCrush mag is here. Break out the champs, it’s time to clink clink and get our merry on.
And while you’re at it, make sure you have your wallet in the pocket of that merry apron because with the launch of this issue comes with some serious holiday moola to add to your holiday stash. Like $250 stash you don’t want anyone else to find.
This issue is, almost, all about desserts because let’s face it, as we thoughtfully celebrate the potential of peace on earth, helping others though philanthropy and good will toward man, it all gets our sweet tooth in a lather. And those cravings are in need of some quenching.
In this issue we travel from oven to mailbox, following the philanthropic path of The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap organized by one and two admirable and totally giving BFF food bloggers.
We then criss cross the globe discovering food traditions of some amazingly talented food bloggers, near and far. These recipes are not your everyday sugar cookie.
Next we set off to meet one of my favorite sweet-treat food bloggers, and shocker alert—HE is a candy maker! Oh how I dream of his caramels but this time he’s surprising us with something new.
By this point you might almost be in need of a root canal, but fear not, the sugar coma has subsided. Let’s eat cheese! We meet a food blogger whose intimate gatherings are simple, thoughtful and totally in demand. I wish I was on her list. Did I mention it includes COCKTAILS! Her husband is sort of a sensei.
Plus, a foodie shopping bonanza, carefully curated by my amazing intern Cute Courtney, who I couldn’t have produced this issue without. Please. Don’t ever leave. At least not until next week when your semester is over. Lucky dog.
A big wahoo to Emily of Jelly Toast Blog for this image on the cover. I mean, who doesn’t want to start baking right this minute? And a huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be in the mag.
We want you to enjoy this new issue, all of us who put it together, food bloggers, writers and designers alike.
But the real kudos go to the food bloggers who day in, and day out are creating new and interesting recipes, photography and sharing stories for you to love and drool over and even once in a while make for your family. So get out there and share their stories and their recipes, because they’re doing it for YOU.
Of course if you like what you see in the Holiday issue of FoodieCrush mag, I’d love it if you shared with your friends on Facebook or Twitter, by smoke signal, Google+, pigeon carrier or good old fashioned word of mouth and spread the word about all of the hard working food bloggers creating great recipes for your kitchen.
Check it out!
Or hop over to see the new issue here.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Now on to the giveaway. It’s simple. It’s the holidays and hell’s bells, let’s ring them in! To celebrate the new issue of FoodieCrush I’m giving away a $250 VISA gift card to one lucky follower of any of the following entries. 
I mean, who can’t use some cash in their pocket right now?
Get your daughter that new American Girl doll you know she wants.
Tell your spouse it’s all going to holiday presents and buy him or her that new golf club he or she’s been hinting about.
Or don’t tell ‘em at all and and go to the spa for the full meal deal. I won’t judge.
Just enter in the widget below, enter as many options as you’d like and let’s take a roll of the candy cane dice, shall we?
GIVEAWAY CLOSED
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Kathryn says
Huge congratulation to you, Heidi, and all the food bloggers who have taken part in this issue – it’s another stunner! I seriously can’t decide which cookies I’m going to make first – I want to make all of them!
Kristen says
I love the feature on The Great Cookie Swap. What a great event for a great cause!
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
Fabulous! I have not read it all, but am so excited about all the cookie recipes! You can never have too many cookie recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy White says
Craving cookies and cheese now. Beautiful issue!
Katie says
My favorite article is brilliant Bark.
Monica M says
I love the cover of your magazine.
Kristie says
I love the “Brillant Bark” article – such great ideas for homemade gifts for my coworkers and neighbors!
lidya says
so awesome! thanks for the giveaway (:
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my goodness! I love this issue!!! love all the cookie recipes, the article with Lindsay and Julie (I participated in the FB Cookie Swap!) . . but I think I enjoyed the article on Gerry (Foodness Gracious) the most! I met him at IFBC in Sept and he is the sweetest guy. . I loved reading the interview and his chocolate bark looks amazing!!! I want to try the cranberry and pistachio bark! today!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
Heidi,
just wanted to let you know: the tweet that is set up within Rafflecopter is 8 characters too long. I had to modify the tweet.
heidi says
Thanks Alice, fixed!
Tina says
I’m always looking forward to the new edition of foodie crush magazine. My favorite article is “Around the world in six deserts”, because I find it very interesting how some of the recipes are similar to the ones my family always uses, even though I’m half a world away from that blogger. :D
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I LOVE that you put these together Heidi! I look forward to every issue, and the photos are always SO stunning. Fave article in this one: Cookies for a Cause. I want to make those checkerboard ones, as well as the candy cane macarons!
Mary Happymommy says
I like the Board Games article. It’s great for the holidays.
Deb V says
Board Games
Sarah G says
My favorite article is Cookies For A Cause.
Erika says
WOW!! That cover is gorgeous.. Love the cookie swap article.. I could seriously get down with all those cookies.. :)
Shelly says
So many amazing cookies! The double chocolate chunk cookies with sea salt are calling my name!
libby says
I love the Great Cookie Swap, as I am a cookie addict!, What a great magazine.
Tiffany O. says
I seriously can break it down on some sweets! Thank you so much for the inspiration. I will def be using that cookie swap article to be the neighborhood favorite ;) and it won’t hurt for me to sample at least everything (twice). Or maybe three times.
Daniela says
Cookies for a cause, and the Linzer cookie recipe
Robyn says
I always enjoy Foodiecrush ezines! I get new ideas and recipes everytime!
suzi says
Hard to choose just one fave-but I would have to say the cookies for cancer article was very inspiring. Not to mention yummy! Happy Holidays!
Anne Weber-Falk says
I enjoyed the Board Games article, especially the photos.
Yael says
I loved reading about the Cookies for a Cause
Gina says
I was pulled in by not only the dark chocolate peanut butter cookies by Ali but I loved reading the cookies for a cause.
VEE says
I love the cookies for a cause. <3
Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says
I love the Cookies for a Cause article. Julie and Lindsay are so awesome for coordinating it!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
Such a beautiful issue Heidi!! The photography is stunning and I loved learning more about a few of my blogging friends!!
Abby says
What a brilliant and super sweet idea to do “Cookies for a Cause!”
paula h says
Can’t get enough cookie recipes and Cookies for a Cause made them more special
Saya M says
I liked the recipe double chocolate chunk cookies with sea salt!
Marissa | In My Yellow Cardigan says
OMG the chocolate dipped cranberry orange shortbread cookies look AMAZING. Follwing Emily ASAP
Jessica Jones-Hughes says
Great Magazine! I am excited to try the triple ginger lemon cookies! I would love to see more organic and fair trade products highlights and talked about in your magazine and blog!
Nicole S. says
I love the different recipes that represent different places aound the world. Lieb Stollen!
Kristen M says
This was my first time seeing an issue – it’s really pretty and well written! I liked the bark article. Great idea to keep to a simple theme.
Terri says
I love to make candy bark and this has some really good new ones to try. Thanks.
KAC says
What a great magazine – I am looking forward to future issues! I think the cookie swap article was my favorite.
angel says
The whole issue is great, I like the cookie swap and the around the world deserts article too !
paula says
Hard to pick just one but…..I really liked the “Board Games”. My kids and I are really into cheese boards lately.
Robin says
I like the article about Gerry Speirs and his chocolate bark.
Mindy Kinnaman says
The magazine is beautiful, and there are so many new recipes I want to try out. I’m especially excited to bake the Speculaas.
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Stunning mag, as always! Loved Gerry’s article (love Gerry!!), and entertaining with Vintage Mixer. Well done!
Brittany says
Loved ‘Brilliant Bark’ – fun article, and I’ve been looking for recipes I can make with the espresso powder I bought on a whim!
Denise Wilson says
The one about the cookies
Mandi says
I love the Brilliant Bark article, as I’ve never made holiday candy before, but I think I’ll have to start now with all those options :)
Melanie Foley says
Love the board games article
Jessica says
the board games article is awesome
Michelle Wester says
NEGRONIS!!!! I can’t believe you have recipes on these things! Adam is in HEAVEN :) I will even try some of the twists just for you :)
Melissa M. says
My favorite article is Cookies for a Cause.
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme says
It is a cold and snowy day here in Buffalo and I thoroughly enjoyed spending the last few hours flipping through this stunning magazine while having my morning coffee. The recipes and stories are beyond amazing! You are incredible! I am truly honored for being included in this issue.
Sunnie says
I like the brilliant bark article.
Casey says
Cookies for a cause is so sweet, I want to try the double chocolate cookies!
Ashley S says
Cookies for a cause! :)
KT says
I love all the recipes!
Beth says
I loved the cookies for a cause article. What could be better than baking and charity combined?
Julie says
I enjoyed all of the articles, but I love the cookie recipes! The first one I’m going to try is the Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies!
[email protected] says
Gorgeous issue, Heidi! My favorite articles: Cookies for the Cause and the Brilliant Bark.
Elena says
Cookies for a Cause
Nick says
Can you make just a PDF available to download? I’m getting errors trying to download the issue off the issuu website. So frustrating.
Kathy says
Beautiful Cover….drew me right in! Congratulations.
Angie says
Cookies are my favorite sweet so I loved Cookies for a Cause.
[email protected] is How I Cook says
Love the cookies and the bark!
Ellen M. says
I love the one about the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. One of the blogs I follow participated in it and it sounds fun, yummy, and worthwhile! Many thanks!
Lily Sheng says
I really enjoyed Julie’s “Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt” recipe, still haven’t gotten over the idea of sweet & savory!
Samantha says
My favorite article was the food blogger cookie swap since I participated this year!
Jessie C. says
I like Cookies for a cause article.
Heidi says
What a wonderful cookie collection! I absolutely love the idea of the mushroom cookies. And I think I might make some speculoos as well…
Nicole says
The Hazelnut Cranberry cookies looked awesome. I’m a huge hazelnut fan! Can’t wait to try out a few of these recipes.
Simone says
Cookies for a cause! Now I want all of those cookies :] I also love the color schemes at the end (“Savor the Season” “Cozy Up”)
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
Bravo, Heidi!! The holiday issue is amazing and is bursting with your beautiful talent!
Dawn L says
Cookies for a cause
Eliana says
cookies for a cause – and all the cookie recipes
Rachel J says
So beautifully done Heidi! Of course I love the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap article, but I also enjoyed the Great Bark article! So many amazing recipes packaged together! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ashley says
woah, those cookies look awesome!! :) ’tis the season!
Annalise @ Completely Delicious says
It’s gorgeous Heidi! Just like I knew it would be. I can’t tell you how much I look forward to these magazines when they come you. You are awesome and crazy talented!
Amy S says
Wow! There are some great ideas for dishes to bring along to holiday parties!
Cristina says
Cookies for a cure! i love the salted dark chocolate peanut butter cookies!
Kelly G says
The Brilliant Bark article
Lara says
Love the board games article!
Heather P says
Loved “Board Games”. I’m a sucker for anything with cheese!
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Sean C says
Love the Board Games article. Love all the ideas that Ms. Rosenthal suggested.
Alina says
Love the Cookies for a Cause and all the wonderful recipes for us!
Teri K says
I love eating and baking cookies, so the Cookies for a Cause article was my favorite.
Courtney Bankhead says
Your amazing Heidi! It looks so awesome! Gonna heart it right now in feedly you you feel my love.
Maneesha Pradhan says
This issue is amazing. I can’t wait to try the cookies and the bark. Hard to choose just one.
Nikki S says
Around the world recipes…the Stollen recipe is similar to one my Grandpa always made. I’m going to have to try the one in Foodiecrush to see how it stacks up.
Kelly D says
I liked the Cookies For a Cause article, and I appreciate that the profits are going towards a childhood cancer organization.
Shawna says
Cookies for a cause – AWESOME
Shannon says
i’m just planning out some holiday baking, so the article about the great food blogger cookie swap was right up my alley!
Bridget @ Champagne Frosting says
What a great issue! So many amazing cookies! I want to make them all!!!
Margot C says
I like the look of the Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies with sea Salt
[email protected] pineapple and coconut says
Gorgeous issue Heidi! Thank you so much for including my mushroom cookies – such an honor to be a part of your awesome mag! I love all the features and I really love the feature on Gerry – he is so great!!
Deb says
So excited for this! I’m gonna make a cup of cocoa and get to reading!
Kristen says
My favorite is Cookies for a Cause.
Laura R says
The Brilliant Bark article!! Esp peppermint bark! Yum!
Jenn @ Once Upon a Tier says
Mmm, I want those cookies from the cover! Looks great!
Brad G says
The Cranberry Orange Shortbread looks amazing!!!!
Melissa {Persnickety Plates} says
The #fbCookieSwap article was my favorite. So many of my “blog friends”! =)
Jessie Leigh says
The segment of desserts around the world was my favorite. I love reading about traditions in other parts of the world!
[email protected] Food Ramblings says
Love the cookie swap article :)
natalie @ wee eats says
i loved the ‘board games’ article!
alyssa says
Oh my goodness, this is my favourite issue yet! I especially loved the article on the stay at home dad, as a lover of chocolate barks I’m going to have to try a few of those variations. Can’t wait!
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's says
My favorite section was about the treats from around the world!
jackie says
Congratulations!
Ace says
Oh all those cookies you featured from the swap, I want to make all of them!
Alisha says
Cookies for a cause. Liked it all.
Susan says
The cookie photo on the cover page has me drooling! I wish I were better able to maneuver the site, but sometimes you can’t teach old dogs…..What I can read is great entertainment. I want those cookies!
Sarah says
Def the cookies!!! both the shortbread cookies look delicious!! I also think I’m going to try to make that stollen as a gift for a die hard stollen fan!! :)
Amanda says
I loved the article about the Cookie Swap :) This was my first year to participate and it’s been so much fun!
Tracy says
Love the article about the cookie swap — so many recipes! But the whole magazine is lovely.
Dorothea says
The “Brilliant Bark” article!
lyn says
I loved cookies for a cause, what a great cause
Betty Baez says
I like the chai tea sugar cookies!!
Jennifer says
I liked Around the World in Six Desserts
Melissa says
I am going to the make the brown butter cookies over the weekend.
Shannon says
Total win on showcasing cookies this issue. Cupcakes and pies have had their time, I’m READY for a cookie renaissance!
Ka Ning says
I am a little bit biased and have to choose the cookie swap article, because this was my second year of participating Lindsay and Julie’s Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap – it’s such a wonderful cause (and you get to try new cookies!)
Lindsey (Cafe Johnsonia) says
Heidi! This is such a gorgeous issue! I love all of the articles, but I admit I really loved the one with Becky and Josh (and Baby E!)
sara says
cookies for a cause
Bec says
I loved the Cookie For A Cause article and cant wait to make the orange cranberry shortbread my favorite! :)
[email protected] says
I absolutely love the story about the major power blog cookie girl couple! Those girls started the cookie swap from scratch and have turned it into an amazing thing. I am a huge fan of this and what they do.
Nikki L. says
My favorite article is Cookies for a Cause!
Mother Omega says
Beautiful!
Mary Ann says
I love the whole magazine, I’m so glad I discovered you. The Board Games article was my favorite.
Anita says
I loved the colors of the season fashion article, but the cookie exchange article was not only beautiful to look at, but beautiful to think about.
Ashley H says
I like the cookies for a cause article.
Serena B says
Oh my gosh the first line cracked me up! It’s my mother in law and she notices everything that she ever gave us if she can’t find it! On Thanksgiving she notices couldn’t find a bowl she had given me 15 years prior, that I had moved to the garage to keep safe of course! LOL
theresa krier says
i love cookies for a cause, i’ve been baking for it since it started, thank you for having this as one of you’re articles. and the recipes are great too.double chocolate chunk with sea salt, yummy. great giveaway, thanks
Liz @ FloatingKitchen says
Love this issue. Especially the cookies from around the world article.
Georgie says
I’m loving the Brilliant Bark. Yum!
Colleen Boudreau says
Cookies for a cause!
Rachell says
Cookies for a Cause. How wonderful! (And then all the yummy cookie recipes.)
Rekaya Gibson says
Around the World in Six Desserts was my favorite article.
Lisa says
I like the cookies for a cause article – SO many great cookie recipes!
Cori R. says
The page with the green gift ideas caught my eye. Love the couch.
Nicole says
I like the article on the Postcard Project – It’s something I’ve participated in 3 times and Veronica is a sweet person, you can just tell!
Char Tener says
I am a new follower and all I can say is, “WOW”! What a beautiful thing!!
Tricia says
The cookie recipes….thanks…..
Rita A says
Loved Board Games!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
I always look forward to reading the new issues. Gorgeous!
Shoshana says
Loved seeing the cookies from around the world!
Jennifer Marie says
I like the article on board games.
cassie says
I loved the Board Games article. Always looking for new ideas on how to do cheese plates, and different flavor combinations. They work for great any party!
Natalie says
What a gorgeous issue! Thanks for the giveaway!
Chelsey says
That is a beautiful issue. I’m excited about this giveaway!
heather says
The board game article was my fav.
Kathie says
Thank you for the preview of your lovely magazine. You took great care with the photos, recipes, and articles. I truly enjoyed getting a bird’s-eye view.
Terri says
Cookies for a Cause!
Terri A says
Love the article on cookies for a cause. I’m going to have to look into doing something like that!
Nikki @Seeded at the Table says
Lovely issue, Heidi! And, thanks again for the feature, but I now have to go make all of the other bloggers’ cookies because I can’t get their beautiful images out of my mind! :) xoxo
Ashley P says
I loved reading about Cookies for a Cause!
Katie @ Counter Dog says
Awesome! Loved participating in the cookie swap for the first year — what a fun idea.
Marsha Lynne says
Cookies for the Cause was wonderful!!
Kim C says
The whole magazine is Amazing as usual, but I really enjoyed the first article “The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap.”
Yvette N. says
Around the World in Six Desserts.
I loved reading about the bloggers from around the world.
Heather says
My favorite was the “Brilliant Bark” article. Yummy!!
CJ Pillow says
Cookies for a Cause
Natalie S says
All of the cookie recipes in Cookies for a Cause look amazing!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Chocolate crackle peppermint cookies – they look delicious! Of course every recipe I have ever gotten here has been amazing!
Corisa says
cookie swap for sure!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love the Brilliant Bark article with Gerry from Foodness Gracious!
Holly B says
Love the “Board Games” article…I always feel a little overwhelmed trying to plan cheese boards for parties!
Courtney says
Great giveaway!
Courtney says
I must give props to Sweet Lavender Bake Shoppe whose recipe is featured in the issue and through whom I was introduced to FoodieCrush.
sally says
Around the World in Six Desserts! I want to make all the desserts but I’ll have to go find and buy some new ingredients.
LindaGadz says
~I want to bake everything in this beautiful issue! LOVE the collection of recipes, gorgeous layout and pictures, the dialogue….congratulations! well done!
Susan H. says
I love the Brilliant Bark article. Thanks.
Yashica says
I love the cookies for a cause article….so inspiring
ali says
the board games article was great… love those cheese boards!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Love all of the cookies & the highlighting of the great cookie swap – so perfect for this time of year! Thank you again for including my cookies in this special issue of Foodie Crush – such an honor! :-)
Elin says
I loved the article about traditions around the world. My mom’s family is Russian Orthodox and there are a lot of things that we do in our family to celebrate that side. I also love learning about what other people do for holidays.
Betty Ann @Mango_Queen says
The Cookie Swap has been a favorite activity of mine. I participated in the last 2 years, but this time I was swamped with helping out in the typhoon relief back in my home roots, the Philippines. But I love the article and hope to come back and join them again next time. Happy Holidays to all who joined and gave back to the community!
Mary says
I like the cookie issues! Great giveaway.
Yvette @ Muy Bueno says
Thank you so much Hayley and Heidi! The new issue is beyond gorgeous. Love, love, love it! I can’t wait to read it all! Lots of great inspiration and some very talented bloggers featured.
I am truly honored you reached out to me and included one of my recipes. Gracias!
I can only imagine how time consuming this was to pull together. May you both be able to relax and enjoy the magic of the season.
Feliz Navidad and a big hug to the both of you.
Mary says
I can’t wait to tr te cover recipe!
rachel says
I like the board games article. Fun!
carole says
I love it all!
Kay Gee says
Great cookies, great giveaway!!
Stephanie Gossett says
I love the recipes! The peppermint mocha blossoms look so good! Thank you for the chance! It would be a blessing to us, and allow me to cook a nice family meal for my family!
ninigossett at gmail dot com
Lisa Brown says
the double chocolate chunk cookies with sea salt recipe caught my eye and made me hungry :) so yummy!
rachel says
it’s obviously the article on Lindsay and Julie and the Food Blogger Cookie Swap!
Dana says
around the world in 6 desserts! im traveling this winter, so it gave me good ideas!
Bri says
I loved the article on Gerry. I can’t wait to make the jalapeno bark.
Becky says
You never cease to amaze me!! I loved the article especially the section on cookies from around the globe! It was fun to read the different cultural traditions and recipes!
JenS says
Thanks for the opportunity! Happy Holidays and warm memories this season
JulieD says
Heidi, I just wanted to say thank you again for featuring the cookie swap so prominently in Foodie Crush magazine, what an amazing opportunity and thanks so much for do a write up about Cookies for Kids’ Cancer! xoxo
Karen Petersen says
Oh my goodness, there was just so much yumminess in that magazine. I would have to go with the rolo cookies! They look fabulous.
Karen
Koko @ Koko Likes says
Oh the shortbread cookies!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Loved the board games article!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Loretta says
I loved the feature of the international bloggers because traditional desserts/bakery tends to be very simple (as seen in the feature), but incredibly delicious! Just my style!
Melissa R says
The international bloggers were really interesting. Great issue all around and so fun to read, well done!
karen says
Love the article on the Cookies! Who wouldn’t?!
Natalyn says
I like the cookie swap article! I will definitely be making the Ranger Cookie recipe!
jessicaisbaking says
I love reading about the Great American Cookie Swap (since I participate this year)!
JC says
YAY!!!
I havent been able to si down and actually read it yet, but i am most excited to dive into the Board Games Article
Sarah @ The Chef Next Door says
I loved reading about the FB Cookie Swap! This was my first year participating and I had a blast!
Becky @ A Calculated Whisk says
I love the article on cheese boards~it’s such a fun idea, and the combinations they put together look amazing!
Full Report says
You’ve gotten impressive info right here.
I WIlkerson says
I’m sorry but I can’t even pick a favorite–everything is soooo beautiful!
Corinne says
It’s hard to choose because everything was so beautifully written and photographed, but I really enjoyed seeing and reading the recipes from around the world! I love reading and learning about cultures – food is always a huge part of that!
Jillian_R says
Great cookie swap article!
Kellie Rose Wilson says
Cookies for a Cause!
Mary O. says
Board Games. Beautiful magazine!
Kelly E. says
Cookies for a Cause!
Michele aka Goat Girl says
I loved the Cookies Foe A Cause article and REALLY loved all the cookie recipes!
Tabathia B says
the postcard project
Mai says
I loved the “Cookies for a Cause” article. Such a great idea and so inspirational.
Paula Wong says
I loooooove cookies! The ones on the cover are making me drool. I have not even had lunch and now I’m already contemplating dessert. :)
Tieghan says
I finally got time to sit down and read the entire mag. It is gorgeous, Heidi!! Congrats!
Aimee Porter says
My favorite article was “Board Games”!
Michelle S. says
The cookies are my favorite articles!
Colleen says
Hopefully this isn’t a double post?
The stollen looked and sounded delicious, super great article. Loved the board games article. & the butter pecan cookies reminded me of cookies my grandmother made.
Wendy says
I always look forward to your holiday edition! This one was fabulous as always!
Nicole M says
I love Brilliant Bark!
Anne D says
I can’t wait to try the sour cherry and pistachio biscotti with the cherries I picked this summer.
Sarah A says
Cookies, cookies, cookies!!! Those salted dark chocolate peanut butter cookies look amazing!
Katie Brizendine says
Cookie swap
Sarah Linden says
Linzer Tumbprint! These are my fave holiday cookies, and I’m planning to make them for Christmas this year!
Gina says
Awesome! I love cookie swaps!
Jeannie says
congrats!
Jeannie says
cookies!!!
Urban Wife says
Such a gorgeous issue! My favorite article is the ‘Around the World in Six Desserts’. It’s so fun to see bloggers from other parts of the world sharing their love for food!
Emily @ Life on Food says
I enjoyed the cookies for a cause article
Debra Womack says
My favorite article was the “Board Games” article. This is the style of entertaining I like – not fussy and formal, but relaxed.
Zhaleh says
It’s a toss up between the “Board Games” and “Around the World in Six Desserts.”
Tiffany says
all those cookies, plus they’re for a good cause!
Jessica Williams says
I loved the whole magazine! My favorite article is “around the world in six desserts.”
Mellisa says
Brilliant Bark!
ElizabethB says
I would love to win a copy of the magazine!
ElizabethB says
My favorite article is the recipe for the yummy cookies on the cover!
Danielle Giglia says
around the world in six desserts!
tammy cordery says
I like all the cookie recipes
Nicole Balogh says
I loved Cookies for a Cause! What a great magazine- loved the photos!
Mini says
The Cookies for a Cause article.
Stephanie says
The recipes in this issue are great!! The article I like the most is Project Postcard. I love receiving mail from friends and family!
Sarah says
Love the recipes!
Lesa says
Beautiful magazine
Arianna C. says
Cookies for a Cause
Sally Tews says
love the recipes
Lyndsay Homme says
I love “Around The World in 6 Desserts”. I love learning about other cultures and their food traditions!
Linda K. says
I liked Cookies for a Cause.
Amber says
All of the recipes and cookies for a cause!
Jennie says
I love the article on the Great Cookie Swap – always a holiday favorite!
JG says
I’m more of a cheese and crackers person than a sweets person. I really enjoyed the Board Games article.
Caryn says
I can not wait to bake the shortbread cookies; yum!!!
Jenn says
Love the Board Games article. Such festive but simple ideas!
carolee says
I enjoy it all!
Caroline says
Cookies for a cause!
Caroline says
This issue is beautifully done! So festive! It’s hard to choose which was my favorite, but I’d have to say The Great Cookie Swap is just so packed with the best cookie recipes and its objective is so inspiring…I’d have to choose that one!
Becky says
I like anything about cookies!
Cathy Janovitz says
I really enjoyed the article about Becky Rosenthal….I love simple!
Jill says
Brilliant Bark! I am going to have to make some of the pistachio/cranberry. Yum!
Megan H, says
The cookie swap!
Mary Beth Hunt says
I really liked the photos…especially the one of the kids at the stove with the boy standing on the books.
Mary W says
Besides the amazing cookie recipes and cheese ideas, I love the cover of the magazine. Such a gorgeous photo! I am a chocoholic and this picture is calling my name.
Karen Walker says
I loved the article about the cookie swappers and how they donated all of proceeds to help kids with cancer. What an inspiration!! And 22,000 cookies is no small feat!!!
Rebecca says
Cookies for a Cause
Bryn says
Cookies for a cause. Ali’s cookies look fantastic.
Athena R says
Love the brilliant bark article and butter cookies one too.
Marcia S. says
I love the Around the World recipes! The bark recipes are yummy too!
Susan D says
What a great issue with so many wonderful recipes. I liked the recipes from around the world!
Linda Taylor says
the choc chip oreo cream cookie article!
Susan P. says
Besides all the fabulous cookies recipes, I liked the Around The World In Six Desserts article.
Jacquelyn says
Cookies for a cause!
Carol Roberts clark says
Cookies for a Cause was my fav
Ali says
Cookies like everyone else! Great issue
Danielle says
I liked Cookies for a Cause best – love articles and idea like that!
Noel says
I loved the article about the 6 desserts from around the world. The honey cookies look delicious!
Beth B says
Cookie recipes – yay!
Jillian says
I like the Cookies for a cause article! Very neat!
Salome says
cookies for a cause is my favorite article :)
Miranda says
I like the article about cookies
Wanda says
I participated on the Great Food Bloggers Cookie Swap and it brings me great joy to read a beautiful piece about the cause behind the cookie swap and the amazing gals that organize it.
Cheri says
Brilliant Bark! it hit home with me since I made peppermint bark last night!
Suzie says
Thanks for sharing the magazine. LOVE dessert.
Carol L. says
I loved the Cookies for a Cause!
Suzie says
Cookies for a cause. Great article.
Sarah Beer says
I’m all about card games at Christmas! But who didn’t love cookies for a cause? :)
rust says
I loved the World in Six Desserts article. very nice magazine!
Kiki Corcoran says
Cookies for a Cause…..because it makes such a difference! Love the recipes as well!
Kathy says
Cookies for a Cause
Shelley says
My favorite article was Around the World in Six Desserts!
Mimi at Mimi Avocado says
I loved reading about Gerry and all those barks!
Kate D. says
My favorite article in this issue was Board Games. I got some terrific ideas for entertaining.
Alli says
I liked learning about the charity work you guys did w great food blogger cookie swap! Sweet!
Mandy says
love the board games article!
Dani H says
The Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Orange Shortbread tops the list, but the magazine is FULL of amazing recipes!!! Really Love it!
Kathryn Church says
yum on page 27.. I am a sucker for Peanut Butter Cookies
Crista says
this is GREAT. I’m so glad I found your blog. that magazine is IMPRESSIVE!!! xoxo
Paulette says
I love the bark
Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says
Around the world in Six Desserts was my favorite! But the entire issue is AMAZING!
Angie says
All of the recipes and photos look great!
jennifer wilson says
c.o.o.k.i.e.s!
Ashlee says
I really liked the article about the bark candies. It’s interesting to find out how he balances his blogging life and home life, and I’ve always wanted to try my hand at bark candies, but I haven’t found recipes I’d liked. These are delicious looking!
Nicole says
My favorite article is Cookies For A Cause! Loved it!
Allison W says
That chocolate dipped cranberry orange shortbread looks amazing! I want them! :)
beth says
what a beautiful magazine!
beth says
i loved cookies for a cause
Kimi says
The cooking for a cause section
Crystal says
Board Games
kelsey says
cookie swap, always searching for more cookie recipes.
LisaB says
Cookies for a Cause – what a great idea (and a great way to weed out flakes in swaps!)
Sara says
I love the cookie recipes! I will have to try some of them this year :-)
Julianne says
Cookies for a Cause!! So many wonderful recipes!!
cait says
cookies for a cause!
Mahdi Martin says
My favorite article is Around the world in six desserts. I particularly think the snowflake cookies are gorgeous and I want to make them!
Laurie says
I love the idea of making Linzer cookie thumbprints. My mom loves linzer tarts so I make them every year but I don’t love rolling and cutting them. This is such a great way to get all the flavor without all the work! Wish I thought of it myself.
Gina Guthrie says
cookies for kids cancer article.
Patsy says
I loved the whole issue! If I have to choose one it is Around the World in Six Desserts. I already follow a few of the bloggers but I will sure be checking out the ones that I don’t currently follow. Every recipe looks delicious but I especially enjoyed Alisa Palmer. I just wish her mom’s eggnog recipe was there! Thanks!!
Grace says
The Great cookie swap!! Thanks for the giveaway :)
AmandaK says
Around the World in 6 Desserts, for sure. Travel + food? Every time, yes. :)
Kimberly says
Fantastic cookie recipes! In fact, I’ve got everything to make the Orange Shortbread Chocolate Pistachio cookies!
ellen casper says
Cookies for a cause
Erin D. says
I really enjoy your blog, and your most recent issue… so many great articles, but my favorite is about the cookies for a cause!
Malissa W says
Love the article on board games and cookies for a cause. Love the quality of your photos!
Patricia Speers says
I love the around the world in 6 desserts article!
Morgan says
cookies for a cause!
Michelle says
I loved the cookies for a cause article and all of the fantastic recipes!
Candace Henderson says
the shortbread cookies
Rose says
What a great magazine! My favorite article is “Brilliant Bark.”
Jenny says
I love that it felt that I gained 5lbs reading the issue but really didn’t! Some awesome and interesting cookies.
Cassandra Eastman says
I’d say the Brilliant Bark article is my favorite, I have got to make that peppermint bark now!
Rachel Cooks says
Perfectly done as always! Love the article on Gerry. :)
Sarah says
Cookies are one of my favorite traditions of the holidays so I love all the great cookie recipes!
Emily says
I can’t comment on my fave article YET – because I’m a new reader! :) Excited to check it out!
Marisa says
Merry Christmas!
Alyssa says
Peppermint mocha blossoms!
Rachael says
Cookies for a Cause! Such a great idea and so many tasty recipes shared!!
Cheryl says
I love new things to make!
Cookin' Canuck says
Okay, this is what I’m doing tonight…sitting down at my computer and reading through every page of this. You are one talented lady, my friend!
Christine says
I’m on a shortbread craze, so your recipe for orange shortbread with pistachios is my favorite! droool
Mary H. says
Like the feature regarding the bloggers and the cookie swap
Leigh says
I can’t pick a favorite.
Pam Gurganus says
My favorite article in this issue is Brilliant Bark.
Chela Norton says
It’s hard to choose between the article on the Great Cookie Swap with all it’s cookie recipes…or the article on chocolate bark. Mmmmmm, chocolate bark.
Youko says
I loved the article on brilliant bark, made me want to go make them straight away!
Deanna says
The Board Game article was my favorite, so many great tips!
Kristin P. says
I loved the easy entertaining tips in “Board Games”!
Anne says
Great issue! My favorite article is Brilliant Bark, and I’ve got the Espresso White Chocolate Bark on my Try-This list. Thanks.
Cindy says
Love the From Scratch with Love ideas!
Carmen says
Chocolate Peppermint Crackle cookies
Kelly Newton says
I love the article on cheese boards – inspiring!
Nichole Norris says
I loved the around the world in six deserts article!
Becky M says
I loved around the world in six desserts!
Libby says
I love the cookie swap and cookies for a cause!
Michelle B says
My fave was Brilliant Bark because it brought back nice Christmas memories of my grandmother :)
Jacqueline says
I LOVED the article about The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. I participated in it twice. I missed out on it this year, yet I will do my best to participate next year. Lindsey and Julie are both awesome women. They help so many and give great advice. They were a great addition to your magazine.
Nicole Marie says
I loved the Cookies for a cause article
Mary Gardner says
I like the Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt recipe and can’t wait to try it!
Joanna says
I love around the world in six desserts. Every Christmas we do Polish Christmas Eve dinner with lots of polish foods and desserts. Its my favorite time of year! I love traditions from other countries!
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You are so cool! I don’t believe I have read through anything like that before.
So wonderful to discover somebody with original thoughts on this issue.
Seriously.. many thanks for starting this up. This site is something that
is needed on the web, someone with a little originality!
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