Over the holidays my mom and I had some fun making cute desserts as gifts for some friends and family. I like to experiment, especially while in the States, as I had all the ingredients at my fingertips. Most specialty items are hard to come by in Belarus.

My mom also made her pound cake and spice nuts which she is reknowned for. She makes them every Christmas.

At our house when we want to be lazy (sort of) and are dying for pizza, we make it ourselves. Like tonight. I NEEDED pizza. I couldn't do the Turkey leftovers anymore, I just couldn't make myself.

I have to put this in the food category, because lets face it, Thanksgiving is all about the food. Just kidding, well, sort of.

It is also about the fellowship, the love, the friendship, the sharing, the being thankful, all while eating food. Or sleeping off the food.

Did I tell you I love pancakes?

I probably didn't yet, so now is always a good time to start. I LOVE, love, love, love, die falling in love with pancakes. Seriously. Well, I'm not being completely honest, we actually have a love/hate relationship ... I love them, but hate what they echhm* do to me.

Ah, the moment you've all been waiting for.

Apple Cider Doughnuts.

We had some friends over last night, Alex and Olya, and our purpose was simple: eat sushi.

In addition to sushi I made egg drop soup and teryaki (my own version thereof) pork. I also made fortune cookies and Green tea and Chocolate Cake. It was way fun!