These ornaments are so cute. My dgs made one in pre-school that is still a favorite on the tree. You need a plain shiny ball ormament & some paint. I like a blue ornament so the background of the snowmen looks like the sky, but any color will work. If you use a plastic ornament you won't have to worry about it breaking at some time in the … [Read more...]
A Little Magic with Pork Roast: My Dad’s Basting Sauce
This recipe was perfected by my dad over several years of dedication to pork roast! lol He was very serious about making roasts wonderful. You could say he was devoted to his work when it came to roasts. This makes 1 cup of basting sauce & should be brushed on the pork roast every half hour until the roast is done. He had the oven … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things: Walnut Surprise Squares
This was my favorite Christmas cookie Mom made when I was a child. It's slightly gooey inside with a light crust on the top. The flavor is similar to a pecan pie only with a deeper, richer flavor. It's fantastic. If you don't like walnuts you could use pecans. I don't know where she got the recipe, but she got many of her recipes … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things: Boursin Herbed Cream Cheese
I've had this recipe forever, but I still love it. It is a version of the herbed cream cheese spread sold under the brand name Boursin (pronounced boor ZAN) Make it for a lot less than the high price at the grocery store. I love it for the holidays or any party. If there's any leftover it is great added to chicken or to beef stroganoff. Click … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things: Practical Gifts and Gifts that Save Money
For my young adult kids that are just starting out on their own I like to give some practical gifts. They usually need bath towels, hand towels, dish towels, and bowls of various sizes. Basic cookbooks are good gifts for them too, IMO. A Geroge Foreman grill is good for a single person or for a couple since it cooks foods so quickly.Food … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things: Overnight Christmas French Toast with Apples and Cranberries
I don't know where I got this recipe, but I've made it & it is really good. The apples and dried cranberries make a good flavor combination, and the cranberries are red for Christmas time. Assemble it the day before & then just put it in the oven on Christmas morning. It makes the house smell wonderful.Overnight Christmas French ToastIn a 13"x9" … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things: Mother Load Pretzels
These are lots of fun to make and so easy--a great activity with family or friends. You dip large pretzel rods into melted chocolate and then roll in nuts, coconut, candies, decorator sugars, etc. If you have a one of those mini slow cookers it works well for keeping the chocolate melted & ready to use.Click title for link at TasteOfHome. These … [Read more...]