Category Archives: Christmas

Ornaments from Nature – Pinecone Elf

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Susan

TweetFor 36 years now, every year that I’ve been married, I’ve made an ornament to give to friends and family. I’m generally not creative enough to come up with one completely on my own, but am inspired by those I … Continue reading →

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The Best Fruitcake Ever

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Susan

Tweet My mom always made the best fruitcake ever. No candied fruit and not sickeningly sweet. She would make 6 at a time. We would eat the stuff for breakfast, it was so wonderful. Mom is 87 now and not … Continue reading →

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How to Cook a Beef Tenderloin and More Help for the Holidays

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Susan

TweetAre the holidays creeping up on you like they are on me? It’s November and I’ve barely begun to plan. And there’s so much to do. Gifts to buy, cookies to bake for an annual cookie exchange, and meals to … Continue reading →

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Kruschiki: the Ultimate Christmas Cookie

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Susan

TweetCrisp. Rich. Not too sweet. They have more than a taste. They have a feel that I couldn’t begin to describe. And they are beautiful. THIS is the cookie of my childhood. A special part of my Polish heritage. We … Continue reading →

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Ornaments From the Garden – Santa Okra

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Susan

Tweet A number of years ago, I had purchased some okra, dried it, and painted santa faces on it. But, it was a bit of a disappointment. I purchased the largest fresh okra I could find, but after drying it, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ornaments From Aluminum Cans

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Susan

Tweet One of my favorite Christmas traditions is making ornaments for friends and family. This year, I wanted to make the ornaments from something I had recycled. I thought that aluminum cans would be fun to use, but we do not … Continue reading →

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