Christmas Eve : Family Traditions

Christmas Eve : Family Traditions

Christmas time is all about Family tradition at our house. And its filled with Cajun flair so here goes : Afternoon at the Library : "Forget Dancer, Prancer, Comet, and Vixen. . . . Good Clement, wherever he is, will not be gnashing his teeth."--New York Times Book ReviewTake the classic story of jolly old [...]

Christmas Week : Co Worker Gift Baskets

Christmas Week : Co Worker Gift Baskets

My hubby works in a small office - and for Christmas I am supply a basket of goodies for Coffee Break time. And of course extra's to take home.... Lisa DIY Coffee Syrup with our favorite Community Coffee : 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Caramel variation: ½ cup caramel sauce ( add caramel sauce after water comes to a [...]

Family Tradition : Gingerbread House

Family Tradition : Gingerbread House

Good Morning ! And I hope you are having a great week. My son is home from college and as our family tradition hes helping me with some Holiday baking. We always start the season off with a Gingerbread House as our Table center piece. I am using a kit we bought at Wal mart [...]

Cranberry Christmas Cake

Cranberry Christmas Cake

Welcome to Holiday Baking in my Kitchen. Today i am sharing my Mom's Cranberry Christmas Cake I am making for an up coming Holiday tea. 3 large Eggs 2 C Sugar 3/4 C of softened Butter 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 C Flour 2 1/2 C fresh or Frozen Cranberry 2/3 chopped Pecan Decorations : [...]

Holiday Gifts : Wine Lovers

Holiday Gifts : Wine Lovers

Today at Holiday Home : I am making crafts with wine glasses , corks and Charms. These make perfect gift for any occassian so Enjoy! Upside Down Wine Glass Candle holder: Hot glue gun Figurines/ornaments Fake snow/foam balls White paint Sturdy Cardboard I used a Cheez-it Box Ribbon Pillar candle Trace the bottom of a wine [...]

Oh ! Christmas Tree : Tree Trimming Party recipes

Oh ! Christmas Tree  : Tree Trimming Party recipes

This week it;s all about Tree trimming and decoration for the Holiday. My Hubby's birthday was last Saturday and we celebrated with our annual Tree Trimming and Decorating party: On the Menu BBQ Sliders with Asian Slaw Crockpot Pulled Pork Recipe for Sliders 3.5-4.5kg/ 5-7lb pork butt / pork shoulder , bone in, fat cap on (Note [...]

Christmas Fruitcake and Memories

Christmas Fruitcake and Memories

This Sunday I am in GG Kitchen sharing her Christmas Fruitcake she made each year . Are you a Fruitcake Fan? 1 cup butter, softened 2 ½ cups sugar 6 eggs 2 teaspoons rum or Brandy 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ pounds ready mix candied fruit 1 [...]

DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe

DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe

Supplies Needed to make Snow Globe Mason jar Protective gloves (optional) Glitter spray paint Waterproof craft glue, such as Amazing Goop Small white floral foam ball Crafts knife Assorted winter figurines and trees or laminated photos Glitter Spray adhesive Distilled water Glycerin ( try pharmacy_ Remove lid from the glass jar. Separate the two parts [...]

Holiday Home for 2022

Holiday Home for 2022

It's time once again to start my Holiday Home post. Today it's all about making you home festive and some great smeels to get you in the mood for Christmas.... Lisa 12 in Straw wreath Assorted Christmas picks from floral department velvet Bow and hanger I used a straw wreath for the base of this [...]