Here comes Santa Claus. . . . . .

Do you shop at Aldi? I do quite often because besides great fresh produce, 

often locally grown, I find fabulous food items from Europe, especially 

now for the Christmas season-------and where else can you find a good
New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for just $6.99?

Aldi is part of the Trader Joe group, but prices are much lower. Being somewhat 
bare bones doesn't bother me - the staff are helpful and everything moves along 
at a fast clip. No free bags, I take my own, and no credit cards, so I have 
to remember to go with cash as I don't do debit. Kinda the old-fashioned way
of grocery shopping, and you leave the store with quite a lot for your money.

This past week you might have seen these large German made Choceur 
brand chocolate Santas, 10" tall/7.5oz, and just $1.99 each. 

I purchased several. They make a great decoration - and mine will be 
tucked into some special Christmas stockings soon-------to save Santa 
some work as he surely has enough to do!

I'm off to bake more almond cookies now - I bet many of you are
doing something similar in your holiday kitchen today.  Enjoy!