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？你有没有想过我们在节日期间制作和分享的食物如何将我们与家庭、文化和传统连接起来？更重要的是，怎样从零开始制作美味的圣诞饼干？让我们一起动手，尝试解答这些问题！_x000D_ _x000D_ 尽管圣诞节刚刚过去，但这仍然是与Nico——我们的法国烹饪专家——进行烘焙与讨论的完美时机。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，我们将学习食材、步骤，并深入探讨食物在节日庆祝中的角色——无论是圣诞节、中国新年，还是其他节日——探索这些特殊食物如何将人们团结在一起，讲述故事，并创造持久的记忆。_x000D_ _x000D_ 在搅拌、擀面和装饰的同时，我们将讨论不同节日菜肴的意义，分享来自世界各地的家庭传统，探索食物、文化和社区之间的联系。无论是圣诞饼干的熟悉温暖，还是中国节日盛宴的甜美与咸香，这次烘焙与讨论将激励你思考食物不仅是燃料，更是连接与庆祝的载体。当我们的饼干烘焙完成后，我们将一起享用自己的作品，并带走一些（如果还有的话）继续节日的欢庆！