As we approach the end of Advent and anticipate the most wonderful celebration of Christmas, our home has been a flurry of activity. We have travelled to Williamsburg for our ninth Grand Illumination, finally set … read more
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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Red Velvet Yule Logs: From Disaster To Delicious
It was time for another Bake Sale at school. The Pumpkin Rolls had been such a success that we wanted a repeat. This time Sheila and I brain stormed and our thoughts ran from small … read more
2612/23/2008
Homemade Christmas Part III: Rindy’s Candied Nuts
I have made pecans from my Ma’s recipe for years using this type of meringue but I have never done it with mixed nuts. I have had Rindy’s Candied Nuts before and they are delicious, so … read more
1012/22/2008
Homemade Christmas Part II: Aplets or Turkish Delight
Now for Lori’s recipe at Lori’s Lipsmacking Goodness. Last week Lori gave the recipe on how to make Aplets. Since Himself is from Washington State we know all about Aplets and Cotlets or … read more
1112/19/2008
Homemade Christmas Part I: Cookie Dough Truffles
I have spent most of my week concentrating on baking. My children’s last day of school is tomorrow so I need to get way ahead. I have stocked up on groceries because they eat me out … read more
1712/18/2008
Kitchen Klique’s Cookie Exchange and My No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Rindy over at Kitchen Klique along with her friend Sarah, hosted their second annual Cookie Exchange. After last years event I waited very impatiently for my invite in the mail this year. These ladies know … read more
1512/17/2008
Italian Sausage Cacciatore
After The White House tour last Saturday, everyone came to my house for dinner. I knew I needed to have something hot and ready. Out came the crockpot for this fabulous dish. I got this … read more
1712/16/2008
The White House Christmas Tour
My brother Rob works for The White House as their web developer therefore was able to get me into the Christmas Tour along with our Mom (Ma) and Dad. It was beautiful. The theme this … read more
2212/15/2008
Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Boy oh boy, I wish I had one of these right now, but I ate them all lickity split they were so good. Shame on me for not making these more often too. I got … read more
2012/12/2008
Happy Holydays!
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of … read more