Category Archive: Holiday Food

Dec 12 2012

Deer Friends

Oxymoron day here today, LOL.. Wordy Wordless Wednesday. I just had to share these sweet holiday cupcakes delivered by our neighbors last night. Pretzels,  m &m’s and vanilla wafers help to make these reindeer cupcakes perfect for holiday giving and eating!       Do you give neighbor gifts? I’ll share ours next week I hope …

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Dec 28 2011

Wordless Wednesday Christmas Blueberry Muffins

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Dec 19 2011

Monday Celebration

candy cane bark

It’s Monday and the winners have been selected for the Tis The Season Giveaway. I decided if there were at least 300 entries I would consider it a success and I would have it as an annual event. There weren’t quite 300 but… I will make it an annual event anyway Thank you to those …

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Dec 13 2011

Cookie Swap

The other day I was reminiscing about a cookie party I went to many years ago. It was a really fun get together and it sparked the idea for today’s post. I thought I’d share some of the details on how to have a successful cookie swap party. Ask guests to bring a dozen cookies …

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Dec 12 2011

Seasons Eatings Peppermint Sundae

peppermint hot fudge sundae

Continuing my seasons eatings recipes this week I’m sharing a fun way to use candy canes!           What You Need 2 Pints vanilla ice cream (softened) 1/2 Cup candy canes (crushed) 1 Cup heavy cream 1/4 Cup light corn syrup* 12 oz. Semisweet chocolate ( finely chopped) Large Bowl Cling wrap …

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Dec 05 2011

Seasons Eatings Thumbprint Cookies

Continuing my seasons eatings recipes this week I’m sharing a long time favorite, thumbprint cookies. They remind me of my childhood, I used to make these with my Mother at the holidays.  Did you still make cookies you used to make as a child?            What You Need 1 1/4 cups …

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Nov 28 2011

Seasons Eatings, Orange Snowballs

For those of you who are wondering where meatless Monday is, I have postponed Meatless Monday until January. I will be posting yummy holiday foods and treats instead ( most are desserts,so meatless anyway). Today lets make Orange Coconut Snowballs.note:this recipe does require refrigeration prior to baking.     What You Need 2 1/4 Cups …

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Dec 23 2010

Yummy Holiday Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

You saw it in the wordless Wednesday post above, now you can make some too. What You Need 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ginger (ground) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cardamom ( ground) 1/4 tsp cinnamon (ground) 1/4 tsp nutmeg …

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Nov 08 2010

Holiday Stuffing Recipe

This month I’m going to share a few favorite Thanksgiving recipes.  This stuffing is always a big hit. I suggest you make it once before the big day in case you want to make any changes. Make your favorite and this one too! What You Need 1 Lb. Fresh bread (torn into 2-inch cubes) 6 …

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