They’re some real goodies: MP Rachel Blaney

Special memories and cherished recipes. We asked qathet’s newly elected local politicians (plus our MP and MLA) for their favourite holiday food moments to get to know them a little better.

Mincemeat tarts and shortbread cookies baked and decorated with Christmas themes are to be expected during the holiday season.

At my house, glorious cheesecake takes precedence over the typical festive fare. December 25th is also my husband’s birthday and because it is his special day, he gets to choose the kind of cake he wants – and each year he chooses white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.

In the past we’d have a crowd of company join us to help celebrate Darren’s birthday; it was not unusual to have 20 to 40 people gathered in our living room and everyone got a big slice of cheesecake.

That hasn’t happened as much since I was elected MP, but it’s a tradition my children grew up with and my family and friends look forward to our get togethers.

That’s what makes this season so special.