thank you dear Gail S.
And Inside the egg in a tiny mesh bag were the loveliest stitch markers she’d made
Silent Sunday
thank you dear Gail S.
Tag: holiday
thank you dear Gail S.
Almond Cake and a Signature Dish
Look what our friend and blog follower Tookie baked and brought up the the house. Her delicious almond cake. Wonderful with coffee, tea or a little scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect timing with houseguests ready to share. I knew how good it would taste as I’ve been fortunate to receive her almond cake previous Christmases.
Recently my friend Vincie sent a NY Times article about the comfort of taking a Signature Dish everytime when going to a party. Her family and friends are always counting on her making Black Bean Salsa and also her signature Broccoli Casserole for holiday meals. When I then sent the article on to my friend Joanne, she was preparing her signature dish of deviled eggs to take to a party.
Are you known for a certain dish that you share?
What a thoughtful and delicious gift.
My Mother’s Little Ceramic Tree
The fun part is the little bulbs that you can pullout and move into a different hole. You could really say it glows. I was able to get some replacement ones.
It’s in the corner of the landing on the stairs. On the floor. I usually have it on a table but with kids In the house for a time, I think the floor is best.
My
Mom didn’t make it but a friend of the family gave it to her decades ago.
My cousin Chris in Illinois just sent a photo of his mother’s tree (my Aunt Rhea) in response to the blog post this morning so I’m adding it now 7:25 am
The Countdown Begins
My friend Jen lent us her festive Advent Calendar as I’ve three grandchildren living with me right now. (And their parents) I’m sure the excitement level will increase as each day draws closer.
I was hard pressed to think of what to put in the pocket for the first day.
Ahhh, I’d purchased some Christmas colored M&Ms the other day at Aldi. Fortunately I had a lot of little mesh bags ( thank you for tip, Joanne)
I usually put my homemade knitting markers in the bags for knitting friends.
My five year old granddaughter said the calendar was good for math !
This evening we went to Nine lessons and Carols for Advent and the music was so beautiful at Calvary Episcopal Church in Shadyside.
Printed on the Box the Year I was Born
Retro Party Mix Recipe printed on the box the year I was born
“It’s likely that versions of party mix were enjoyed throughout the late 1930s and 1940s, but Ralston Purina didn’t begin publishing their official party mix recipe (printed on the box, of course) until 1952. It included both kinds of Chex and nuts, tossed in a combination of Worcestershire sauce, butter, garlic salt, and salt. Everything was mixed together and baked in the oven at a low temperature, then cooled and stored until ready for munching. When Corn Chex arrived on the scene in 1958, it quickly joined the party (mix).”
Coming and Going
Fruitcake Season Has Begun
Thanks to my good friend and fruitcake baker Linda, along with her trusted team of one-Eileen! It’s fruitcake season. Here’s documentation of the unwrapping.
Former fruitcakes can be viewed here
I was waiting to reveal it until my sister arrived.
It’s the best fruitcake, ever!
Takes three days to make. Months ago. Wrapped in muslin, soaked in spirits I’ve taken it from the vintage tin where I’d stored it in the pantry until Mary could share in the slicing and eating.
Not Just Yellow Chicks at Easter Time-Peeps!
You know those yellow, sugar crusted marshmallows in the shape of chicks?
Mary sent Laura and family the Peeps marshmallowy gingerbread men and I saw them at her house. Then I saw the display in Pittsburgh Giant Eagle market. Would you believe there’s a Candy Cane shape that wasn’t in the store. I didn’t eat any but I wondered what flavor they were. the gingerbread man is gingerbread flavor and candy canes are peppermint flavor.
I missed Halloween monsters, skulls and pumpkins display.
Holiday Train at the Main Library
Columbus Ohio. Holiday Train built by Paul Busse click link.
Click to watch – Here’s a 30 second video of two of the trains
“The Huntington Holiday Train has delighted people of all ages since 1992. This downtown holiday treasure was generously loaned to Columbus Metropolitan Library by Huntington National Bank in 2009 and is displayed in Main Library’s Grand Atrium.”
Turkeys in the House
Seasonal still life.
Retrieved the little turkey figures in the China cabinet and added two chocolate foil covered birds I purchased in Bloomfield Groceria this morning. Then I remembered the Three Crowns German Turkey Plate dated from the 1930-40s. Added a little fruit to the mix.
