The Holiday season is upon us. For me this means many things, including friends, family, celebrations, present shopping and merriment. However, I do spend a great deal of time in the kitchen baking. During this time of year I primarily make christmas cookies. And lots of them. We send some to friends and relatives and keep the rest for ourselves. Over the course of the next month I will spend three or four whole days in the kitchen baking and decorating cookies. Over the years it has become my job and I have perfected the recipe my mom had been using for years.