Four Favourite Christmas Treats | Tattoo Story | -35 Piglets in the House

Hi Friends, I'm baking my favourite Christmas treats; Marzipan squares, Mint squares, shortbread and Jewel Bars and I wanted to share them with you, just in time for Christmas. We're also experiencing a cold snap, with temperatures getting as low as -35. We have a litter of piglets right now, and we had to bring them inside because of the cold. I hope you enjoy coming along with us today.
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[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hi Friends, we've been busy around here with Christmas festivities, which is why posting has been delayed. I post on Instagram daily (short video snippets of my day), so if you'd like to keep up with all things LMR, you can pop over there. Much love, and I'll see you again soon! ~Chelsea

[@hdrvman]

How was Grateful spelled ?

[@lucieengen7046]

Hi Chelsea, new member here. When I click on your links for the recipes it takes me to your website but when I search for it nothing comes up. What am I doing wrong? Loving your videos!

[@kristieprice8015]

Always feels like an afternoon of baking with a friend....because I'm American all that was missing was a cup of coffee to go with all the treats!🤣

[@joanwalford1959]

So there is actually an advantage for you when it's so cold outside. You get to chill whatever you need without all the waiting. I also have to commend you and your husband. You both seem to work so tirelessly. It's nice to see the fruits of your labour. Wish you both, along with the children success in all you set out to do. You seem to have a lot of good memories of your childhood and that's a good thing.

[@deeferry6520]

What a lovely treat, being able to cuddle piglets. Fab recipes today Chelsea, we don't really eat sweet things now and one of my grandchildren is anaphylactic to nuts and lots of other ingredients, so I don't make anything for them. Their mum does it as she has to know everything she is putting in is safe. Hope you and your family have a Joyous Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year. Thank you for sharing xxx

[@kirstievapron4705]

Lovely wholesome Christmas recipes. Love the way Dan just does his thing whilst you’re chatting away !! You’re a sweet and very warm soul xxxx

[@tracymyers7834]

The recipe brought back so many memories! Let me know if you have her sweet and spicy meatballs. They are my kids’ favorite recipe. ❤

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I would love that!!!😊❤️

[@grant4176]

🔥 Hiya Chelsea!! Stay warm! Those piglets are so cute! Oh remember you said your mom was going to join you in the kitchen? Did I miss it?? I have the notification bell on. PS. I love marzipan too!!! 👍🏻

[@stacyReborn5699]

Chelsea- I love watching you and your family! My hope is to be on a very “tiny” homestead compared to yours😉 within the next year. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I hope so, too!😊

[@kathryn8304]

Wow thank you for those recipes 😊 very greatful 🙏 grateful 🙏 🫠🥰🤩💚❤️🎄❤️💚 merry Christmas to you, your amazing family and homesteading lifestyle ✨️🥧🐷🐓🐣🐾🌻👨‍🌾👩‍🌾🚜🌅🏡🌄

[@juliecolbourn8232]

I think you had mentioned in a previous video that you were going to do a cooking day with your mom. Are you still planning on doing this? Thanks for sharing these recipes. Happy holidays.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

She’s been wanting to, but has had a rheumatoid arthritis flare up and hasn’t been able to drive up this way. Hopefully soon!

[@juliecolbourn8232]

Sorry to hear that. As an Occupational Therapist, I know how challenging RA can be. Best wishes to you and your family and your mom.

[@iartistdotme]

What - no ginger pigs? You had to go and outdo those people that made the pig cookies by having your live babies present - LOL. Your cookies look so good and what a great variety. It seems like my grandma's house about 75 years ago. It was always delicious, also. I think you have a great tradition in making your childhood favorites and passing along a little history and appreciation for past generations of good bakers.

[@GardentheNorth]

5:06 It wouldn’t be Christmas if you didn’t have a “Crust Mess” to deal with 😂🎄💕🙏🏼

[@1944chevytruck]

Your a busy girl!

[@cathydavis9259]

Can you use maraschino cherries? Have you ever canned your own maraschino cherries? If you can will you do a demo on that in the next cherry season? 🍒

[@nancyrichter3016]

Oh, how I wish I had gotten my late mother's recipes from her. She always tried to encourage me to cook, but while I was working full-time, I wasn't interested. Now that she's in heaven, and I'm retired, I have discovered I love to cook. Classic example why we should document everything we can from our parents and grandparents' memories while we can.

[@stefuhfuhmarie]

I really feel like the accidental misspelling in the present moment was a future wink from your papa. Such a sweet thing to have forever & ever. 💕🫶🏽💪🏽

[@AnnieOakley379]

Love your videos. It's -20°F in Montana right now, & I'm in to warm up with some breakfast. Critters are fed & watered, & there's only one chicken in a crate in the house at the moment, but many a goat kid & calf have warmed up in my home over the years, so your "piglets in the house" seem totally fine to me. 🤣

[@closetoyou28]

Absolutely love the story about your tattoo. The short bread cookies you made we have them here in Denmark. It’s called fork cookies and the recipe is almost the same as yours. So funny.😂😂

[@happyrapture1370]

I love recipes. To me they are treasured memories and I cherish them. I made each one of my children and each grandchild a hand made recipe book with all the favorite recipes they had grown up with. I wrote who they came from and how they were related. So I enjoyed this video so much! Listening to your family stories with each recipe and the tattoo ❤. Tell your mom thank you for writing them up and I thank you both for sharing your treasured memories. God bless

[@genevievetraub4734]

My dad passed from cancer and your tattoo story is so lovely. Teared me up. Thank you for sharing this part of your life. I love that you didn't "fix" it.

[@chrisanndunn8814]

You simply amaze me. You are so busy on your beautiful farm, I just can’t imagine and those frigid temps don’t make it easy. Does anyone else feel like a part of the family? Blessings to you and your family. Love, from New Orleans.

[@sherriekemper1828]

I'd ove a kitchen full of piglets! I loved the story of your Dad and your tattoo--I noticed the misspelling a few years ago and suspected there was a story behind it. Now I know and feel honored that you shared. Thank you.

[@jmt7676]

Piglets and baked goods. Awesome.

[@S.Mos72]

Your dad definitely had a hand in the tattoo. Love your story and the recipes ❤️

[@simoneclarke5104]

That was so nice to see the calf being born!! Thank you for sharing 💖

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

My fridge, freezer & DR table are covered with homemade candy & a few cookies. I’m down to my last few batch of old fashioned hard candy, caramel cutting/wrapping & chocolate dipping. I’m the only canner & homemade cooking/baking person in both sides of our family(& most of of friends) so it’s their favorite gift. Works for me too since I have the basics(like 84lbs of sugar) in my pantry. A Canadian whipped shortbread cookie given to me by my sister-in-law’s grandmother is my very favorite cookie recipe too. You’re right-a lot of butter, cornstarch keeps them from spreading, but they’re whipped like whipped cream & very fragile so they don’t travel well. Which is fine, more for me!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

All sounds amazing! The whipped shortbread are so good!

[@markt7663]

Thank you for sharing the story about your dad. Genius idea for the tatoo. -- From a fellow dyslexic.

[@sallyhostetter2820]

The chatter of the piglets is too much cuteness. Thanks for sharing this. Loved your. Okie recipes too. Stay warm!!

[@Minimalisthomeliving]

Oh Martha! I reeeeeally want a Martha 😂 You also inspired me to get some butter warming up to room temp. A good baking day here on snowy Vancouver Island.

[@lindamills9444]

Love the tattoo story, the baby did a great job on her pie. All the recipes sound good.

[@jennifermackie2913]

Hah! At first glance, I thought that the title said "35 piglet in the house". 🤣🤣

[@jennifermackie2913]

I live in Victoria, bc. -4 C and 12 inches of snow! Unusual for us.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

🤣

[@robertasmith7780]

😂😂😂😂

[@melindawargowsky8176]

My Aunt Helen made a sugar cookie that everyone in the family loved. No one, since she has passed, has succeeded in making them the same. I am attempting it today! (Gulp.). First batch tasted right, but not done. She once told me the secret was only 4 min in the oven! Going to try rolling thinner and see what happens. Fingers crossed!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Good luck!!!!😊

[@dianneb208]

Your baking looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the story of your Dad and the tattoo - I believe it was meant to be for a future smile. I am the same with wool - which is why I line the mittens with flannel. I am so glad you can wear the cowl - makes such a big difference. A very Merry Christmas to your family and all the best in 2023. In case you don't know my name here - its Dianne from Needle and Spice.

[@camicri4263]

Wow, God bless you Chelsea together with your family! Pigies are so cute! Great to see you always!🤗🙏💖

[@jenniferholman6818]

Combo of piglets and Christmas treats, what's not to like? Love the story about the tattoos!

[@anutk8751]

Your story about your "Grateful" tattoo was so endearing & made the screen go blurry. Thank you for sharing ❤ Merry Christmas

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you! You too!

[@HomeandHearthHomestead]

My mom just passed on Thanksgiving. This story meant so much! Thank you for sharing such a personal moment.

[@taraschmidheini4674]

@@HomeandHearthHomestead 💗

[@northernkarma9296]

You make shortbreads exactly like my Mum does. I have never made them and never will until she's gone. ~It's her magic 😊💗

[@janicecraig2364]

I cannot believe that Maple and outside cats do not get into the things you ‘pop onto the outside freezer’ our Border Collie would have a field day! She’s too smart for her own good. Good dog Maple.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

Border Collies are amazingly smart & fast which is why they’re the best breed for agility courses. They’re so smart & fast trainers have to make them slow down so they don’t hurt themselves. I work with dogs but have chocolate labs. They’ll eat anything they can swallow. Christmas Eve 2001 I came home to find 2 of my black labs had gotten out of their runs we’d put them in & ate a full banquet table of cookies that took me 3 weeks to make! I cried all night bc I lost gifts & thought I was gonna lose them! Same dogs that ate 5pounds of flour & lightbulbs that was in a shopping bag.

[@chrisanndunn8814]

Oh you are so right about border collies. My sons border gets into everything!

[@tamararoberts9307]

Your family is so blessed to have you 💛

[@impdanois5724]

Ï wish you and your family à Merry christmas and à happy and joyful new year.looking for ward to follow you in 2023.just love your vidéos. Greetings from France (Normandy)😍😍

[@catracampolieto8989]

The piglets are so adorable. The desserts look so AMAZING. I can't wait to get your cookbook. I hope Kate's rolls recipe are in the book as well. So glad you had time with your family. Love the story of your misspelled tattoo. Makes it more special. I have two tattoos. I have a fairy on a quarter moon and a butterfly. I want to have my butterfly redone. Needs more color. I want to put autism puzzle pieces in the wing for my grandson who has Autism. And for the other 4 grandchildren I want other special things. Bumblebee, ladybug, sunflower. Still need to figure out my other grandson's image. Have an awesome day...stay warm.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

You amaze Mr how you can do baking marathons! So much work. I love anything almond flavored! The piggy squeals are sooo cute!

[@laylamorgan4018]

-40° OMG 😲 how can you cope with that lol im in Scotland and had -8° a few days ago and i didn't want to leave my bed lol....

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You have damp cold though, which gets into your bones differently.

[@tw.hendrickson]

Here in Northwest Wyoming it's -46°F. Blizzard, wind chills and Livestock Warning through Friday

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Ouch! The blowing snow and wind makes cold so much worse!

[@theblacksheepgardener]

What a beautiful life. I am ever greatful for you and your wonderful stories. Stay warm & stay excellent friends

[@patriciakoester1580]

Awesome video as always ♥️ Merry Christmas y’all 🙏 Patricia

[@animae80]

Your marzipan bar is very similar to something we in the UK call a Bakewell tart.. Looks lovely..

[@kathryn8304]

I thought of that too here in Australia 🇦🇺 but I couldn't remember the name of the tart 😅 thanks 😊

[@lynsmith2698]

What a wonderful way to spend my evening. I am so pleased you are gathering some of your mum’s recipe now. I have quite a few of my mum’s too, but now she is so weak and frail, most of her recipes she has forgotten. We are so blessed to be able to have the recipes and the memories they bring when we make them. Touching story about your tattoos and your dad. Thank you my friend ❄️💕❄️

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Canada’s frigid cold snap has started to make it’s way down to the States. I hope it doesn’t make it down to -30/-40°f but it is forecasted to do so here in Minnesota!😫 We could possibly add an additional 5-12inch of snow onto the 29 inch pack we already have! This storm is expected to last from Tues-Sun! Glad to hear you all are going to warm up just in time for Christmas! I haven’t done any baking this year as I still haven’t fixed my Kitchen Aide and the cost of ingredients; I use only the best quality; has become to expensive this year. Your treats look so yummy. I’ll get the recipes when I buy your book. Be well and stay safe❣️🎄

[@lindsey4505]

My dad passed about a month ago. I am finding him in lots of little moments or gifts that I have received that make them more meaningful…it just seems to work out that way. What a special way to remember him that worked out just perfectly. Happy holidays.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m sorry for your recent loss. ❤️

[@Grammysgarden]

I loved your story about your “ greatful tattoo” it was heart warming. The piglets are so sweet and their momma is too. I was worried about them. Stay warm and thank you for wonderful videos.❤

[@terrysteward6765]

Loved the tattoo story.

[@pegstamps]

Loved hearing your tattoo story about your Dad....teared up. Those recipes all look incredible! Thank uyou so much for sharing. Oh and the piglets....so sweet!!!!!

[@barbaranielsen2888]

I love that you are sharing your favorite Christmas treats and their recipes. What a beautiful gift! Warm hugs from Costa Rica! Merry Christmas!

[@jrfrmem]

Piglets are too cute. You’re a blessed woman and it’s a joyous to learn from you. I am grateful.

[@patbeaudoin4237]

I love the story of your tattoo so special. Those desserts looked yummy thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🙂🇨🇦❤🎅🎄👍

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Fun video. Thank you

[@bettelovelace4456]

OMG.. sweetness overload.. I would be in .. “HOG HEAVEN”..🤣 .. the piglets are sooooo cute!! Such a special tattoo story💜You absolutely wear me out🤣🤣🤣💜

[@kirstievapron4705]

I make a similar marzipan tasting tart. With ground almonds and rice flour. Lovely frangiapani taste . Yum x

[@mikalasimpson7789]

I love that you keep your children safe and private. I've deleted others for doing the opposite. Your cooking is great,, but I'm older and don't do sweets. Merry Christmas to you all

[@sherry2836]

Oh no, are there only 6 piglets now? And I never looked close enough to see any misspelling of your tattoo. How is it spelled on your arm? However it's spelled, the story is a definite "meant to be" kind of story! And to think your sisters share the same artwork is very special. Your cookie treats look delicious!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Greatfull - and yes, we lost one to mom stepping in it. Not uncommon especially when it’s cold.

[@lisadouglass1229]

My mom would do nuts and raisins in the jewel loaf and eventually she would do berries and chocolate chips :). Super yum. Such memories!

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

Chelsea.. I always enjoy a visit to your warm and cozy log home!!! ✨

[@geohiker9196]

Wonderful! Loved all of the cooking, layering, piglet feeding! So informative and entertaining!

[@metamud8686]

Huh? Marzipan without almonds?!? That's not marzipan then. Ground almonds are the base ingredient of marzipan...

[@chrisfarleylover]

I love the story about your tattoos! How nice! Merry Christmas to you and your family! ❤

[@sunnybelisle4007]

Thanks for sharing all of your family's sweet-treat recipes, Chelsea...can't wait for your cook book to become available! Also, thanks for sharing the progress of those adorable little oinkers--they are such pretty colors--and for sharing your heartwarming tattoo story. You're an inspiration with everything you do. Warm Holiday Blessings to you and your family! 🙂💝💖💞

[@williamknowles4527]

I Live in Middle Georgia and it does get Cold at Times but that's Enough Cold Weather for Myself and I have Much Respect for Yourself and Your Family.

[@healingacres1748]

Thank you for sharing your Dad story! So special. My Dad passed away a few years ago. He always wore plaid shirts . At the celebration of his life, all of us kids wore plaid and now on his birthday wherever we are on that day we wear plaid , a "Plaid for Dad" day. Looks like you have another up and coming baker in the family! Sure enjoying these videos on these very cold Alberta evenings! Merry Christmas!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Awe, my dad did, too! Snap up plaid, always.

[@nancytidd51]

Thank you for sharing your family recipes with us! I made your radio cookies this week and they were a big hit! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Keep warm.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

You reminded me of my dad. He was quite dyslexic and loved his shortbread cookies. We made Scottish style(1 part butter, 2 parts yellow or light brown sugar, 4 parts unbleached flour. Could add a wee dram of scotch), mixed with the wooden spoon and hands. Rolled out with a 100 year old pin(still can't use the ones with separate handles), and cut. Sometimes use a traditional mould. The 1st batch was sacrificial as he would pussyfoot through the kitchen and vanish into hiding with a handful of cookies- and he had big hands. Had to hide other batches from the cookie monster. Your goodies look wonderful and the outdoor fridge is handy but I have a raccoon thief. Plan on trying that marzipan recipe.

[@lindablank]

Love the story behind your tattoo...it all looksdo yummy..Merry Christmas to all of you.🌲🎅

[@suemcknight9051]

Way behind watching this…but, loved this whole video. I’m sooo impressed with that lattice-topped pie that your little girl made 🥧💖. How old is she? That was a very professional looking little pie-tart 👌

[@sheelaghomalley5459]

I followed the links to the recipes you listed in the show notes but unfortunately they don't exist now. Do you just share them for a limited time? Have only recently found your channel so working my way through. Greetings from Ireland

[@kimwhitson8446]

Absolutely not! We live in Florida.I thought everyone had garlic bread with pasta!? But we do call it garlic bread,even though we toast it.

[@inabates8919]

I’m actually in awe at the moment, just in the short time you’ve been outside, frost is starting to form around the edges and mouth area of your cowl, very scary, mind you don’t get a lung chill. 😟💋❣️

[@Sarah-zg5qs]

What a great story about the tattoos, especially about the grateful one. Maybe it was done on purpose, If you know what I mean.

[@sillyhippylol]

Piglets in the house sounds like fun!

[@janiceshira91]

Have you made Russian tea cakes question it’s flour sugar butter and vanilla and I think the temperature is 325 baking check it out oh the other thing is it Hass to be dipped in powdered sugar twice once out of the oven and then again after they have been cooled They look like snowballs thank you

[@mareahgoody8546]

Here in the uk we call the almond square a bakewell tart x

[@grant4176]

💥💥 Chelsea....can I lick the marzipan bowl?? 😜😂🌲

[@ExpressRhubarb]

It's lovely that she trusts you so much to take care of her babies! And i bet she appreciates the extra sleep :P When they're in the house, what do you keep them in? I've seen some people use storage totes lined with straw or shredded newspaper or even old towels and blankets

[@alisongriffin2397]

I’m new to your channel but I so enjoyed your ratio story. After loosing my dad 10 years ago I’m so glad these memories bring a smile to your soul. Merry Christmas to you all - from Tennessee!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks and welcome

[@alisongriffin2397]

Tattoo story that is lol

[@tamararoberts9307]

Aaaawww ❤️ about the tats 🫂 my dad always loved ' one Day at a Time' so it's been my motto . He succumbed to cancer a n d I still feel him with me ♡ I love your beautiful soul ❤️

[@heiditagge5776]

Tattoo story is lovely. I’m planning to get one for my late son someday. Here’s tip for pastry dough when you done made it then roll it out then put it on cookie sheet and put it in freezer, save your time and labor.

[@billthompson4197]

both of my grammys passed away around 25 years ago. I miss all the things that they made and wish I had the recipes...

[@bettylongshore9594]

The piglets are precious!!!!! Your Christmas goodies look great!!!! I would never be able to cope with your frozen temps!!!!! Alabama girl!!!!!

[@lindagraff4842]

Baby piggy's are adorable. I have never heard if jewel bars. But the look good.

[@maristermcsorley4203]

I always say what meant to be it will be, you and your sister getting a tattoo in honour of your dad that couldn’t spell it was to be 😊🇬🇧love the channel.

[@JustTheTwoOfUsHomestead]

Great video! Lovely your story about your tattoo ❤ I make jewel bars too but use a shortbread bottom

[@lizdillon1277]

Chelsea, you need another unit on wheels so that you can put all the ingredients etc when you want to cook, that will save you having to go back and forward to the bench and cupboards, just a tip, and as it is on wheels it can be moved around

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

I’ve got to get me a Cowl Scarf… I detest the Canadian Cold the older I get!!! ❄️❄️❄️

[@carolinehorne6505]

They look so yummy and some I have never heard off. I have something called Eyemouth tart I will send you the recipe on Instagram a bit like the Jewel tart I think you will love it. Xx

[@beverleyspugsandhomestead.]

You’re dad made him spell it wrong. To remind you of him on a more personal level ❤❤

[@cinbob00]

I just love your videos and your story about your tattoo is so sweet gave me a lump in my throat and tear in my eye . Also love your little piggies ..

[@kristinachamberlain5570]

What happened to the recipes on your website? The links on this post go to an error message. Oh, got a date on the cookbook?

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I work with dogs for a living, biggest problem I see in the cold (Pennsylvania is about to get hit with a bitter cold snap) is their paw pads cracking. I’m constantly cleaning feet off bc road salt is very bad for them but it also contribute to pads cracking. They’re hard to heal too

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Would little booties help? Or maybe they wouldn’t keep them on.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@@cynthiafisher9907 haven’t found a dog that keeps them on. It’s hilarious to watch them walk in them though. My labs immediately shredded them.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Maple is really good at keeping her feet clean and has never had cracking, thank goodness.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@@LittleMountainRanch that’s great! She’s built for this weather. I have Siberian husky client dogs, worry more about heat stroke in summer with them they cold in the winter bc they have double coats too. I truly think the road salt dries the pads out(we use salt to dry meat-same thing)

[@leesiaevans5780]

Where can I find the recipe for the peppermint recipe ? The one with the marshmellows.

[@susantaylor8507]

The piggies are so cute I have to get ypur cookbook can't wait till it's done

[@mabelarnold8049]

Recipes aren’t found on link. What’s up?