It's that time of year when ( if you're like me) you get that fuzzy feeling inside that you just want to share with everyone around you, and what better way than to do some baking? You can't even drag me out of the kitchen in December if you tried! As always, I help with making the traditional top secret Christmas cookies, but I will also go off on a tangent and make other wild desserts. From gingerbread houses, to linzer tarts, to rainbow cookies, I enjoy making them all, and so should you!

pssssst—Santa gives the nicer presents to those who leave him home-made cookies

What cookies will you make? (Check out this website)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/50-holiday-cookies/pictures/index.html

Okay, maybe not all of them, but when you make your cookies this year, try making them from scratch. Don't give the credit to any store-bought mixture of dough, or what have you. By making your very own desserts, you're putting the thought and love back into the mix!

Oh, and the trick is to give most of them away—-otherwise you might find yourself rolling around like a snowball if you know what I mean.

Marina Bedrossian is a Northport, NY dietitian nutritionist who helps people with holistic nutrition solutions and food sensitivities. Visit this page to schedule an appointment and don’t forget to join the private Facebook group “Ingredients For Healthy Families” more information here.