Monday Favorites (It's Starting to Feel A Bit Like Christmas...)

It's almost Christmas! Can you believe it? Although I'm not religious, like many, I've still grown up exchanging gifts with and celebrating together with family and friends 'round this time of year. I'll be especially grateful this year when (or IF =p) I survive til Christmas day past finals and GREs! The decorations, holiday ads, and even watching an interview with my favorite Scottish actor have gotten me thinking about Santa. The actor gave me quite a chuckle when he admitted he'd always thought Santa threw presents down the chimney until recently. As for myself, I've never gone through believing in Santa, the Tooth Fairy, or anything like that. I'm kinda glad I avoided the let-down of learning they weren't real, but I have to admit a part of me is curious what it's like to be experience the childlike wonder of discovering "Santa's" gifts on Christmas morning. Perhaps I'm romanticizing it too much? Anyway, here's the latest round of food photography favorites with a healthy dose of holiday spirit!

P.S. - In case you missed it, I've now added photos to my Champagne Brownies post =D. But I have to warn you...these babies are dangerously addictive. Who knew dark chocolate and champagne would make such a great pair?

Beets Photograph from Wrightfood

Shrimp Soba Rolls from Kitchen M

Plum Clafoutis Bars from Delicious Magazine

Sweet Potato Gratin and Stuffed Acorn Squash Photographs from Johnny Miller

Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial from The Purl Bee

Assorted French Macarons Photograph from Martha Stewart

Snowflake Cookie Ornaments from Carnets Parisiens

Pink French Macarons Photograph from Southern Weddings

Christmas Tree Cookies Photograph from Les Fifoles

Wedding Cake from The Wow Factor Cakes

Hasselback Garlic Cheesy Bread from Lauren's Latest

Wreath Cookies from Cook Republic

Wheatberry Kale Salad from Forest Feast