Baking projects for the day

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The fridge is overflowing with food so I definitely don't need to cook anything. I actually would love to see what my buddy @porwest would come up with after finding leftover stuffing, steamed vegetables, bechamel, stuffed pepper soup, roasted chicken, etc. in my fridge. (and yes I have plenty of his favorite--shredded cheese ) I am going to do some baking though. Now that the complicated birthday layer cake for my ex is finished I can make the stuff to bring for Christmas--Mexican Wedding Cookies (aka "walnut balls") and struffoli. I make the walnut balls every year as they are my favorite. I don't care if I am the only one who eats them. . . though I never am. The struffoli is a nod to my late father's side of the family. His aunt was named Frances though everyone called her "Dee". (no clue why) Aunt Dee made the classic Italian fried dough balls that are coated in honey and either sprinkled with powdered sugar or non-pareils. I'm going with non-pareils. I haven't had struffoli in decades. I don't even remember why I remembered it. I must have seen a recipe online. So that's what I'm up to in the kitchen today. Are you doing any holiday baking?