A Gentle Touch

Hand Crafted, Unhurried, Refined, and Graceful Wine

8897 Three Tree Ln NE, Bainbridge Island

278 Winslow Way E #106, Bainbridge Island

Made on Beautiful Bainbridge Island

Growing up, my big Latin family always came together over food, especially during the holidays. It gave us a reason to renew traditions and celebrate togetherness. Aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family all brought food to share and stories to tell. I remember hearing jokes and bursts of laughter amid the aromas of homemade tortillas, green chili and simmering beans. Food and family collided into one hot beautiful mess.

My mother spent hours in the kitchen baking and decorating her famous holiday sugar cookies. I still recall the taste of the cookie dough and the whisks of sweet frosting. I couldn’t wait to peek at the little candy-cane and reindeer-shaped cookies fresh from the oven.

Fast forward to today. I’ve carried this tradition forward with my family, and every holiday season I look forward to making food and treats. Which is why I want to share my mother’s sugar cookie recipe with you (go to page 29). I hope that it will bring your family together, just as it does mine.

Happy Holidays!

Natalie Rodriguez Publisher