Notes: First of all, you're going to want to use a Pain de Mie bread. Pain de Mie is just a type of slice packaged French bread and "la mie" refers to the soft part of the bread, which is called the crumb. It has sugar in it, which makes it sweeter than most French breads.
Don’t worry about pricking yourself on these Prickly Pear Christmas Cactus Blossoms when you reach in—the prickly pear syrup makes for a unique flavor profile that adds a fun southwestern touch.
Oatmeal Pecan Cookies make a great cookie to put out for your guests at the holidays–or any time! These keep well in a cookie jar or covered container.
