What are your favourite holiday treats, and what do they mean to you? Have you ever thought about how the food we make and share during the holidays connects us to family, culture, and tradition? And, most of all, how can you make awesome Christmas cookies from scratch? Let's do that and try to answer all those other questions too!_x000D_ _x000D_ Christmas may be just behind us but it's still the perfect time for another Bake & Talk with Nico, our French culinary expert, as we roll up our sleeves and bake delicious Christmas cookies from scratch. While we’re baking, we'll learn about the ingredients, the steps and we’ll dive into the role food plays in holiday celebrations—whether it's Christmas, Chinese New Year, or other festivities—and explore how these special foods bring people together, tell stories, and create lasting memories._x000D_ _x000D_ As we mix, roll, and decorate, we'll discuss the significance of different holiday dishes, share family traditions from around the world, and explore the connections between food, culture, and community. Whether it’s the familiar warmth of a Christmas cookie or the sweet and savory delights of a Chinese holiday spread, this Bake & Talk will inspire you to think about food not just as fuel, but as a vehicle for connection and celebration. And when our cookies are ready, we’ll enjoy our creations together—and take a few treats (if there are any left) home to continue the holiday cheer!_x000D_ _x000D_ 你最喜欢的节日美食是什么，它们对你意味着什么？你有没有想过，在节日期间我们制作和分享的食物如何将我们与家庭、文化和传统联系在一起？最重要的是，如何从零开始制作出美味的圣诞饼干？让我们一起来做这件事，同时尝试回答这些其他问题！_x000D_ _x000D_ 圣诞节虽然刚过去，但现在仍然是与我们的法国美食专家 Nico 进行又一次“烘焙与交谈”的完美时机。我们将卷起袖子，从零开始制作美味的圣诞饼干。在烘焙的过程中，我们将了解原料、步骤，并深入探讨食物在节日庆祝活动中的重要性——无论是圣诞节、春节还是其他节日——并探索这些特殊食物如何将人们聚集在一起，讲述故事，创造持久的回忆。_x000D_ _x000D_ 在我们搅拌、擀面和装饰的过程中，我们将讨论不同节日菜肴的重要性，分享来自世界各地的家庭传统，探讨食物、文化和社区之间的联系。无论是熟悉的圣诞饼干的温暖，还是中国节日盛宴中的甜美与咸香，这场“烘焙与交谈”都将激励你思考食物不仅仅是燃料，更是一种连接与庆祝的载体。当我们的饼干烤好时，我们将一起享用这些美味创作，并带回家一些（如果还有的话）继续节日的欢庆！