last minute.

things i did today:

• started my day off right by happily listening to chow magazine online editor jane goldman diss rachael ray on today's episode of "good food."
• shopped at the farmers' market early-early to beat the crowds. that said, my favorite farm ran out of arugula before i got to them. argh.
• visited whole foods for one (out of season) item (don't lecture) i couldn't find at the market.
• made a flourless hazelnut cake, nopales, spiced poached pears, gingerbread cookies, a double batch of (bittman) brownies, six sets of two different body products , a custom gift certificate, holiday gift tags.
• soaked corn husks for tamales (that's tomorrow).
• wrapped all presents.

i think i'm officially tired.

oh! progress on the decorating front: my better half purchased a wreath today — half off!