Yikes! Did you know there is only a few more shopping days left until Christmas? I KNOW… I just gave you a panic attack. I am nice like that. But I am also super awesome and taking care of a PERFECT last minute gift idea for you. And it all revolves around putting food in your mouth… and into the mouths of those you love.
Recently I attended a cooking class by Michelle Huxtable at the GORGEOUS Thanksgiving Point in Utah. And Michelle happens to be the author of “The Gathering of Friends” Cookbooks. One thing I noticed about Michelle was how at home she was in the kitchen. She loves cooking and you can tell when she is mixing up salad (with her WASHED hands) that it is kind of second nature to her.
And of course Michelle’s love of cooking translates into some amazing tasting food. Not only do her recipes taste good but they also create beautiful food. Here are just a few of the delights we sampled that day. (I have to add that I was so full… so so so full but I couldn’t stop eating)
So I know what you are thinking… It must be so hard to make this yummy food. But, The Gathering of Friends Cookbooks all have simple and very approachable recipes. They are the perfect gift for anyone who loves food, likes to cook, or wants to be a whiz in the kitchen. I have been browsing through Volume 4 over the last few days and already have a few I HAVE to make. And so many of the photos are actually taken at the beautiful Thanksgiving Point gardens. It is such a pretty book. Michelle and her daughter Abby definitely outdid themselves creating this book. And they are pretty adorable themselves.
Now that I have you all salivating… You want to go get this cookbook, right? Well, you can order all of them through The Gathering of Friends website through tomorrow (12/21) to get it before Christmas. Or if you are in Utah… Head on over to Thanksgiving Point and pick one up now. It is the PERFECT last minute gift idea.
***I was provided with a free cooking class and copy of The Gathering of Friends Cookbook Volume 4. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I wish I were able to be a part of that “Gathering with Friends”!
Actually, they should have had YOU hosting it – with your cooking abilities! Hope you’re having a great Christmas holiday, Steph! Miss you!!