Category Archives: Christmas

This is how ACE hardware sent my 36 inch Christmas wreath.

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Sandra

  And NO it doesn’t work.     Yes these branches are sticking out of the box    

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I’m making cheese balls today in case you’re interested. This is “His” family recipe and now it’s “everyone’s” recipe.

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Sandra

I make this the week of Thanksgiving all the way till the middle of Jan. I’ll share in a post later. I will be making the cheese ball, drying bread for two different stuffings, cleaning veggies, making cold salads, making … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cookies Season is here….. the first cookie is…….”Granny’s Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies”

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sandra

  I have made this for as long as i can remember. Granny always had these when we visited. Then Mom made them….. then me…. and now the family makes them and of course all friends make them.     … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apple Dip

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Sandra

    Caramel Apple Dip   Makes about 3/4/ cup   Ingredients 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup granola cereal or crushed graham crackers for garnish Preparation … Continue reading →

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Turkey baster update….. “Mainstays”…….I LOVE THIS ONE, It didn’t break or crack !!!!!

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Sandra

  This is AFTER USING it like crazy …… YIPPEE….. we have a winner !!! Thank Goodness I was getting so mad. I used them constantly so lets see what happens the next time.             … Continue reading →

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Mini Cheesecakes

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Sandra

   

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Cranberry Bark for Christmas Trays

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Sandra

 

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Kifli’s …. another family recipe that he was raised with…… in the 1950’s and the 1960’s

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Sandra

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He came home with these today. Aren’t they cute?

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Sandra

He came home with some Christmas shirts a couple weeks ago, I’ll post the photos when I find them. I made him put one on so I could take a photo. They only go to his ankle but almost to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cookies…… Thumb Print Cookies from the 1960’s from Granny Granny

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Sandra

 

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I need to start the cookie trays….. Sugar Free Molasses Cookies , Everyone should be able to eat Cookies… Yummy

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Sandra

I make about 8 dozen of these. Then I make full sugar for the trays. I LOVE my kitchen Aid but I think a “baring” is going. It sounds really sick. Like it is grinding. I have used it weekly since … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ham Dinner

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Sandra

Don’t you love holiday meals? The loud tv, the loud talking, the smells of dinner cooking. The arguments togetherness of family and friends. ( smile ). I made potato salad (yesterday) , Cole slaw, baked beans , dinner rolls, mashed potatoes … Continue reading →

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3 Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Sandra

  Before starting this recipe line your pan with foil read below very important step. Learn from my mistake…. YES line it.   3 Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars   Ingredients 1½ c. graham cracker crumbs 2 tbsp. margarine 2 package … Continue reading →

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My new gadget pan for Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Sandra
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Christmas cookies- Lemon Bars

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Sandra

I am making these today so I should write it down for you.     Before you make them I need to tell you about my adjustments. I like a tart lemon bar so I use less sugar and more … Continue reading →

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Mom and Granny’s  Shrimp or Crab Dip

Posted on December 2, 2004 by Sandra

  This was served at every “cold weather” party and holiday. I have been serving this for over 50 years and it is still a hit. I keep a back up dish of dip in the fridge since it goes … Continue reading →

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Florentine Party Appetizers

Posted on January 7, 2002 by Sandra

We had these for the holiday.   Florentine Party Appetizers   4 eggs, beaten 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup 1 c. sharp Cheddar cold-pack cheese spread, at room temperature 2 10oz. pkgs frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained … Continue reading →

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