This has been a busy week of baking and getting Christmas presents together. I have to mail most of my presents to various parts of the globe, so I’m kind of slacking… I also never want to see sugar or a red or green M&M ever again. Luckily, I had Amy Winehouse’s last album to see me through it all. I really can’t begin to say how great it is. I

Things I Made This Week:

• Sparkling Cranberry Bites
• Butternut Squash Gratin with Goat Cheese & Hazelnuts
• Ina Garten’s Chipotle & Rosemary Spiced Nuts
• Cranberry Margaritas
• Gluten Free Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie 
• Savory Crepes with Spinach, Caramelized Onions & Brie

Things I Want to Make:

• Boozy Olives – Sunset
• Homemade Amaretto  - Shutterbean
• Creamy Polenta with Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Veggie Belly

Things to Check Out:

• Freezer Fundamentals – Real Simple
• A Guide to Gluten Free Flour Blends – The Mama Cooks
• 5 Essential Sparkling Wine Cocktails – Serious Eats

Related posts:

1. Sunday Summary: August 28, 2011
2. Sunday Summary: December 4, 2011
3. Sunday Summary July 31, 2011
4. Sunday Summary! June 12, 2011
5. Sunday Summary July 3, 2011