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The Autumn Gazette: Thanksgiving Cookie Orders Are Open 🍂
The Autumn Gazette • Kiabell's Sweet Confections • Atlanta, GA
A Letter from the Founder
Gathering warmth when the days grow cool.
Fall has always held an extra special place in my heart. As the crisp Georgia breeze replaces the oppresive summer heat, my Atlanta kitchen fills with the grounding aromas of freshly toasted pecans, warm Madagascar vanilla, and roasted cinnamon. I'm a baker afterall!
We know this year has brought its share of challenges and heavy days for many in our community. That is why gathering around a shared table matters more than ever. When the world feels fast and uncertain, baking something beautiful for the people you cherish is a quiet act of hope, resilience, and pure comfort.
Holiday Pre-Orders Are Now Open
The 2026 Thanksgiving Edit
Every batch of my sugar cookies are hand-crafted in my Atlanta bakery with slow-churned butter, warm spices, and intentional decorative details designed to grace your dessert spread or make an unforgettable host gift. Whether it's holiday cookie kits, traditional southern pound cake, or custom designed sugar cookies, I've got you covered!
November History Facts
Did you know? November was originally the ninth month of the Roman calendar, earning its name from the Latin word novem, meaning nine. It later became the eleventh month when January and February were added. Historically, November marked the transition into winter, a time when people stored their harvests and prepared their homes and food for the colder months ahead.
Baking Related News
November marks the start of the holiday baking rush, hence why November is considered to be the National Bread Baking Month. Here are a few more lesser known facts about November's baking history:
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1)Â Pies are roughly twice as popular in November than at any other time of year, with regional preferences skewing toward apple pie in the Northeast, pecan pie in the South, and pumpkin pie in the Midwest, West, and Southeast
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2)Â Retail sugar sales jump by roughly 50% between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, with about 73% of Americans reporting heightened excitement for holiday baking. With recent grocery prices being absolutely absurd, I'd like to see how this pans out.Â
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3)November 21 (National Gingerbread Cookie Day): Highlights the history of gingerbread, a spice-rich cake and cookie tradition that European bakers originally developed during the Middle Ages to last through winter travel.
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4)November 15 (National Bundt Day): Celebrates the iconic ring-shaped cake. The distinct pan design was created by Nordic Ware after Rose Joshua and Fanni Schanfield asked them to recreate a traditional European Gugelhupf pan.
The Autumn Reader • Curated Further Reading Suggestions
Beyond the Feast: Exploring Thanksgiving
The Role of Baked Goods in ThanksgivingÂ
Baked goods have become a cherished part of Thanksgiving celebrations, with a long history that goes back to the early 17th century. The story of these treats began with the first Thanksgiving in 1621, where Native Americans and settlers came together to give thanks for the successful harvest. Read more....
Thanksgiving: From Local Harvests to National Holiday
Most Americans are familiar with the Pilgrim's Thanksgiving Feast of 1621, but few realize that it was not the first festival of its kind in North America. Long before Europeans set foot in the Americas, native peoples sought to insure a good harvest with dances and rituals such as the Green Corn Dance of the Cherokees. Read more....
Limited Holiday Capacity
Let us sweeten your celebration.
Because our seasonal treats are baked entirely by hand in limited batches, we recommend placing your Thanksgiving cookie reservations early to guarantee your holiday pickup date.
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