As you prepare for your own holiday traditions, here are some of our seasonal favorites and a new recipe that will quickly become an old favorite:

Eggnog CheesecakeCrust:
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbls. melted butter
Filling:
24 oz. cream cheese
1 c. sugar3 Tbls. all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 Tbls. rum
1/8 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Combine graham crackers and butter and press into buttom of an 8 inch spring form pan.
3. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool.
4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
5. In a food processor, combine cream cheese, sugar, flour and eggnog and proces until smooth. Blend in remaining ingredients untill combined. Pour into crust.
6. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 250 degrees and bake for 45 additional minutes until center of cake is barely firm to touch. Cake will continue to solidfy as it cools. Run a knife around the edge of the spring form pan. Cool on rack and refrigerate over night. Enjoy!

Don’t forget to take a moment to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the season. Savor the Season and the San Juan Islands. Our best to you and yours for a fabulous holiday season filled with great food, fun, and friends!