My rematch Santa has been so sweet. She kept in contact through the exchange, and definitely sent some very thoughtful books. She read that I am a home-baker, pastry enthusiast, and that I am very fond of curling up with a beautiful, well-written cookbook. I have browsed many Culinary Institute of America cookbooks, unsure of where I would even begin my collection, and Santa definitely made my choice for me, and what a choice it was! Pies and tarts! It's like Santa knew that I have been a little intimidated by pie crust (such a basic thing, I know!) so now I definitely have some major tips, tricks, and recipes at my fingertips. I LOVE holidays and baking for them, so I cannot wait to perfect my pies for holiday meals! Woot!

The next book (The Sweet Life in Paris) I had never heard of, but, as a big Francophile, I cannot wait to sit in my big cushy chair with a cup of tea and take this book in.

Also, my Santa threw in a package of Frozen stickers! I can't wait to share these with my Frozen-obsessed child and preschool students :)

Thank you so much, Santa! You are amazing and I really appreciate your selflessness as a Rematch Santa.