When my friend Ann, a Canadian, asked if we would like to come over and celebrate Boxing Day, I asked if we were going to fight with gloves on or just bare fisted. She laughed and explained to me what Boxing Day is, or has come to be.
Boxing Day
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A Man’s Rules for a Cookie Exchange
I came across this list of rules for a Christmas Cookie Exchange sent in from a man’s perspective and could not resist sharing it. Part of the fun of the holidays is the laughter. Hope you get a chuckle out of this!
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice!
Give a little gift to those you love at Christmas to show how much you care about them. Here are some of my favorites this holiday season.
Christmas Cookie Swap!
Have you ever thought about having a cookie swap? A cookie swap can be lots of fun, plus you end up with a multitude of cookie varieties, even though you only had to bake one kind. What a great way to discover new cookies recipes, short cut your holiday baking, and have fun with friends! If you have never tried this, here are 5 steps to a successful Cookie Swap:
Inhale, Exhale, Release the Stress!
Love the holidays but feeling a little stressed out? All the hustle and bustle, expectations for perfection and just generally too much to do can take an emotional and physical toll on your body and mind. Give yourself a break. Try these tips and pass them on to your friends and family so everyone can enjoy the holidays feeling calmer and more relaxed. Now that’s a gift!
Dessert Trends for 2011
A Few of My Favorite Things!
Chantilly cream on strawberries, toasted meringue on lemon curd; dark chocolate cream tart layered with a salty bite of caramel, cranberry pear tarts and cupcakes and mousse. These are a few of my favorite things! Desserts are happy foods! It is not “stressed” spelled backwards. Especially, when we are talking about mini desserts. You can satisfy your sweet craving but you don’t have to over indulge.
Grateful for the Challenges
There is a familiar chill in the air. Thanksgiving Day is here! The Thanksgiving season is a great time to appreciate the small, as well as the big fortunes in life. Every year, around this time, I pause to take a look at my life and the people around me. I’m truly thankful for the little things that so often get overlooked.
Give Thanks to the Hostess Gifts!
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to show your appreciation for the people that have made a difference in your life, especially when you have been invited to share the holiday meal with them. A lot of work goes into the creation of the Thanksgiving meal and what better way to say thank you to the hostess, than a thoughtful gift. Here are a few of my favorite ideas this season.
Thanks to our Veterans!
Today we thank the men and women of our military that have sacrificed and put our lives ahead of their own to defend the rights we enjoy in America. Many Americans don’t know the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle.
In Love with Butter Cream!
I was shocked! I am still amazed! I’m not much of a sweet eater and so have never been a fan of frosting. Now I realize that I am not a fan of cheap, sugary, granular frosting made with shortening substituted for butter……. but I am wild about Swiss Butter Cream frosting! It is so light, not sweet, almost a silky feeling on your tongue. I can’t find words to describe how wonderful it is so I will share the method to make it so you can have the experience yourself!
