Mary Ann Esposito is host of the PBS series "Ciao Italia With Mary Ann Esposito," and the author of 14 cookbooks including her most recent, "Ciao Italia: Plant. Harvest. Cook!" John Hession
There’s something about cookies at Christmas. You might drag out one of Grandma’s old recipes to bake once a year. The familiar smell coming from the kitchen takes you back to your childhood home. A taste of something you haven’t had in forever brings back long-forgotten memories.
It’s the power of the Christmas cookie. Take a bite, close your eyes, and savor it. Suddenly, you’re a kid again.
