Free Homemade Potpourri

January 27th, 2012
homemade cinnamon orange tea potpourri

I have been buying sweet orange cinnamon tea for a long time. I love the smell of it. One day a few years back I was dumping the tea leaves out and they still smelled so good I really hated trashing them. Then it dawned on me– Why not put them in a pot of water and simmer them for potpourri?

Each time, when I am finished with my tea leaves, I dump them . . . → Read More: Free Homemade Potpourri

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Fast and Easy Yummy Pretzel Snacks

December 21st, 2011
Yummy Cocolate Cinnamon Pretzel Snacks

Quick, Easy And Yummy Pretzel Snacks

Here are a couple recipes for some easy and yummy pretzel snacks!

Rolo Pretzel

1 bag small pretzel shaped pretzels (not sticks)*
Rolo candies
Pecan halves or M&M’s

On baking sheet place pretzels with 1 Rolo candy on top of each pretzel. Bake at 200 degrees for 9 minutes. Remove from oven and press a nut half or M&M in center.

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Holiday Fruit Salad

December 16th, 2011
Holiday Fruit Salad Apples Walnuts

Holiday Fruit Salad Recipe

1 red apple, chopped
1 green apple, chopped
1 nectarine, chopped*
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 (8 oz.) container of either lemon, key lime or vanilla yogurt

Mix everything. Chill until serving.

*You can use Mandarin oranges if nectarines are not in season but they are best added just before serving.

 


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David’s Favorite Cheese Dip

December 15th, 2011
cheese dip

Our family’s favorite dip for the holidays! . . . → Read More: David’s Favorite Cheese Dip

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How To Lay Out A Buffet Dinner

December 8th, 2011
Christmas Buffet

How to set up a buffet table so everyone doesn’t get piled on top of each other. . . . → Read More: How To Lay Out A Buffet Dinner

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Enjoying the Holidays

December 8th, 2011
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Today’s Quote Of The Day:

I recently heard a pastor say, when talking about how so many different foods are bad for us now, that he never was sure if when he prayed over his food if he should ask God for blessing on it or protection from it.

Here’s a cute poem he read which I hope will help you to have a more enjoyable and guilt free season. : )

Jill

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Creamy White Chocolate And Cranberry Delight

December 7th, 2011
White Chocolate And Cranberry Splash

Here are different but yummy drinks to serve at your Christmas dinner or party for those of you who don’t like eggnog.

Creamy White Chocolate And Cranberry Delight

12 oz. white chocolate, chopped
2 cups heavy cream, divided
3 cups whole milk
3 cups cranberry juice

Combine chocolate and 1 1/2 cups cream over medium heat until melted. Whisk in milk and cranberry juice and heat through. Whisk in remaining . . . → Read More: Creamy White Chocolate And Cranberry Delight

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