Eggnog anyone?

My family loves eggnog during the holidays with a touch of nutmeg.  What is your favorite way to drink Eggnog?

Hugs,

Cindy

Gingerbread

Who doesn’t like Gingerbread houses at Christmas time?  Well I for one love them.  But I have NEVER had any luck creating one.  But Martha shares a NO BAKE VERSION, which I might just try.  Check it out here

 

This would be a great craft to do with your kids or grandkids, wouldn’t they think your were the greatest? 

 

I love the sugar cones as trees….m&m’s as lights or ornaments.  Hmmmmm there is a thought!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look at the marshmallow snowman.  Cute!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas,

 

Love,

Cindy

Another giveaway

Karen at The Bearly There Primitive Bear is having a giveaway, and if you like kitcheny gadgets and Christmas goodies, then you will like this giveaway, it’s all rolled up into one.  Take a peek at what the winner will get.  Is this the cutest little arrangement for your country kitchen.  Simply adorable. 

Now scoot on over to see the rules to enter and the deadline. 

Go on now, skidaddle on over to visit with Karen.

 

Christmas hugs,

Cindy

A wonderful giveaway

Oh my, I have just seen the cutest apron that Melissa Marie is giving away.  You have to take a peek and get entered. 

Could you imagine baking in this little cutie.  I would love too.  She has a adorable site as well…check it out.  

Entries will be closed on Sunday, December 13th at midnight PST.

Christmas Hugs,

Cindy

Another Christmas read

Abandoned by his father, Will Henderson was raised by an Amish couple. Now he's about to marry Karen Yoder but is having second thoughts. Can Will overcome the bitterness of his past in order to secure his future; Karen can't break through the barrier her fiancé has suddenly constructed around his heart. When she seeks the advice of an old boyfriend, Will begins to see green. Has he already lost his chance for happiness; When an accident threatens Will's life, the strength of blood ties is tested. Will a recipe for White Christmas pie contain the ingredients for a happily-ever-after;

 

White Christmas Pie Recipe (from the book)

 

Makes 2 pies

• 1 tablespoon gelatin
• 1/4 cup water, cold
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped until stiff
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 (9 inch)  pie crusts, baked

1. In small bowl, soak gelatin in cold water; set aside.
2. In saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt and milk.
3. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
4. Boil for 1 minute; remove from heat.
5. Stir in softened gelatin.
6. Cool.
7. When partially set, beat until smooth.
8. Blend in vanilla, almond extract and whipped cream.
9. In separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff.
10. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until soft peaks from.
11. Fold into gelatin mixture; then fold in flaked coconut.
12. Divide into baked pie shells.
13. If desired, sprinkle with additional flaked coconut.
14. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Take a peek

 

I have had a rather busy week this week, taking care of more Christmas shopping and just getting some things together, so haven’t had much time to get a post made, but thought I would share a little bit of inspiration with you.  I was just reading a few blogs this morning and ran across Kindra’s post at 3 Guys, A Girl and Prim. She has some lovely shots of her country Christmas.  Take a peek here. 

I hope to get back soon, and share some festive kitchens with you.  ooh la la.

Christmas hugs,

Cindy

Instant Cappuccino Mix

Instant Cappuccino Mix (nice and spicy)
Serves: 24

Ingredients
1 cup powdered
non-dairy creamer
1 cup instant chocolate drink mix
3/4 cup instant coffee granules
1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or more
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or more

Directions
1. In a medium sized glass jar, combine the non-dairy creamer, chocolate drink mix, instant coffee, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
2. To prepare, place 2 tablespoons mix in a mug, pour in 3/4 cup
boiling water, and stir until dissolved. Serve hot.

Inspired by Home Cooks