Tag Archives: Holiday

Rise and Shine…Another Full Turkey dinner today

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Sandra

It’s now time to take care of the turkey and straighten up from yesterday.   First of the group to eat and take off and go back home. (That leaves 10 left) They just wanted the basic dishes so they … Continue reading →

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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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Diet, weight-loss going great.

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Sandra

    I even ate like a little porky pig, yes they were appetizers/nibbles but I nibbled like crazy.     I will show photos  of all the nibbles soon  but don’t expect miracles, they may look ugly but everyone … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ! Time for a party.

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Sandra

  Happy St. Patrick’s Day !   Corned beef, cabbage, boiled potatoes and carrots, colcannon, soda bread,German Chocolate Cake, cheesecake, pistachio pudding, or plain pound cake. and so much more.   I have a large 22 QT electric roaster AND … Continue reading →

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Weight loss menu for me……… day one coming soon.

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Sandra

  . I will do it in time for the holidays !!   Update….. I am losing but I also have an injury that resulted in going to a doctor in the AM and was sent to Urgent Care in … Continue reading →

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And so it begins ! Four holiday meals prep starts today.

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Sandra

. . Thanksgiving shopping, schedule, prep and prepare. Christmas Eve shopping, schedule, prep and prepare. Christmas Dinner shopping, schedule, prep, and prepare. New Years Eve shopping, schedule, prep, and prepare. New Years Day shopping, schedule, prep and prepare.   Stay … Continue reading →

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My Easter Dinner will be……

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Sandra

      . Whole ham baked beans green bean casserole Sweet potatoes potato salad ( to eat with sandwiches) pineapple stuffing Mashed potatoes with homemade gravy from ham. Granny Granny’s Marshmallow salad Carrot salad Crescent rolls   nibble plates … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patty’s Day………Corned Beef and Cabbage………My corned beef was too tender and fell apart towards the end of the night.

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Sandra

Way too busy to take a lot of photos sorry. We had such a good time but super busy.   Day before …………..And Day Of.   make Cole slaw…………………………….. (check) Get the large roaster from box and clean………………………..(check) I love … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, 2016 is going to be a GREAT year!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Sandra

So far wonderful year ( and more weight loss). It is so busy here, I will add many posts soon.

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New Years Day for Luck. Sausage and Sauerkraut, Blackeyed Peas

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Sandra

    I used this brand this year. It was great.

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Homemade Bean soup made from the ham bone for Christmas. Served with store bought rolls for a fast dinner.

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Sandra

         

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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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Cranberry Bark for Christmas Trays

Posted on December 16, 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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Cookies…. Spritz cookies for cookie trays. There’s nothing like a buttery cookie to make you smile.

Posted on December 9, 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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Day after Thanksgiving and I did gain. 0.2 pounds and I am so proud of myself.

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Sandra

I ate like a hog so it could have been worse. I ate…. Turkey Stuffing two different family reipes that I made every year) real mashed potatoes with homemade gravy cauliflower with lots of butter Real green bean casserole cranberry … Continue reading →

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Baby Back Ribs, loaded sweet potato slices, and cauliflower . Dinner is ready !

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Sandra

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Guess Who needs ceramic rocks for the BBQ at 3 PM on Memorial Day? when he was asked a million times for 3 WEEKS if we need anything?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Sandra

Oh good Lord, watch me run to the phone. I called all local hardware stores and they were closed at 2 PM and noon.   (wipes brow….. )   He found a bag in the extra large storage room. Ok he calls … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Side Dish………. Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Sandra

Thanksgiving is such a stressful time but with this easy Cranberry Sauce, you will be crossing things off your list. Honestly, it is so easy and can be made ahead of time. I have NEVER doubled but I have made … Continue reading →

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Mini Dogs for Munchies on New Years Eve

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Sandra

   

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Sausage and Sauerkraut served with mashed taters. Hey, it’s a New Years Day meal for luck, and “his” families tradition.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Sandra

  I have a couple crock-pots and I love them. This one is HUGE. It is a Kenmore and I have to say it is wonderful ! I am able to make a recipe on the stove top and transfer … Continue reading →

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A Toast To You And To 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Sandra

Good Health and Happiness Everyone…. Cheers! Would you like to share a Mimosa with me? What is your favorite cocktail? do you drink anything special on the holidays? I love homemade eggnog, do you? Sorry too many questions huh?

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New Years Eve Munchies

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Sandra

This was the menu ( Added items as the day went on)   Sweet and Spicy Wings Buffalo Wings made with Frank Red Hot BBQ Wings used a BBQ sauce that i have never used before called Sweet Baby Ray’s. Twice baked potatoes … 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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Shish ka bob W/ Homemade Teriyaki Sauce and Brown Rice

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sandra

What do you do when you look for Teriyaki sauce in the fridge and it’s gone? I’ll answer that…. you make some. Recipe is posted below. Tonight is Shishkabob so I will have photos for you later, it is marinading. I … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Jam

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Sandra

Rhubarb Jam/Sundae Topping/Glaze for Entree I made the Jam. I asked “Him” to taste it (after it was solid etc). Are you ready for his reply? This is how the conversation went. Me……Honey, it’s finished, would you to taste it? Him….Sure, you … Continue reading →

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His Second Day Making Dinner.

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

 Hot Dogs served with those salads. I didn’t get a picture because it was so fast. I was re heating some homemade baked beans from the freezer and he walked in the kitchen holding the platter of cooked hot dogs. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day….Let Us Not Forget Why We Are Free.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Sandra

Today is Memorial Day. So many of us will be grilling out and spending time with family and friends. Let us NOT forget those who gave their lives so we are able to have such freedoms. They severed their Country … Continue reading →

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Recipe to Try Soon….. Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles

Posted on February 20, 2005 by Sandra

Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles   8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 40 large spinach leaves 2 cartons (8 ounces each) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, … Continue reading →

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Pecan Bars

Posted on November 20, 2001 by Sandra

Pecan bars   3 c Flour 1/2 c Sugar 1 c Butter (2 sticks) 1/2 ts Salt 4 Eggs 1 1/2 c Light corn syrup 1 1/2 c Sugar 3 tb Butter, melted 1 1/2 ts Vanilla 2 1/2 c … Continue reading →

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