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Category Archives: Holiday
December 31, 2011
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Collector
I always seem to come back from the beach with my pockets full of shells. Given the demise of my poor little camera, I need to learn to bring a bag along with me in the future! Jason’s cousin Lara … Continue reading
December 26, 2011
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All’s well that ends well
We had a very lovely Christmas day with many wonderful gifts. Between us Jason and I cooked most of Christmas dinner. I made asparagus with orange sauce (Jason’s request), butterhorn rolls and chocolate pomegranate torte (Daniel’s request). Jason made creamed … Continue reading
December 23, 2011
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Happy Holidays!
Cards went out just under the wire but it was worth waiting for a picture with all of us.
December 21, 2011
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Divinity
Divinity 2 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water pinch salt 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 large egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup pecans, chopped Combine sugar, water, salt, and corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan; cook over … Continue reading
December 20, 2011
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Almost made it
Two more holiday gifts made it off the sewing machine but I’m not sure I’ll get all the way through my list so there might be one or two last minute purchased ones. The leafy table runner worked out … Continue reading
December 18, 2011
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Holly jolly weekend
We’re having a little early holiday activity here this weekend getting pictures for our Christmas cards and exchanging some gifts that it’s not practical to mail or take on an airplane. Chris and Sara announced their engagement adding to the … Continue reading
December 16, 2011
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Cashew brittle
A few years ago, Chris asked for cashew brittle for Christmas and it was an immediate hit. This year my beloved candy pan suffered an untimely demise and I am relearning how to make all my candy recipes in my … Continue reading
December 13, 2011
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Christmas cheer
We’ll be away for a week this year so we decided to forgo a tree lest Riley kitten create havoc and eat unpleasant things while we were away. Instead we have a festive table complete with a Christmas village. We … Continue reading
December 11, 2011
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Pinecone ball ornament
These are too much fun to make.









