Wishes and Dishes

My dreams of a white Christmas are no longer dreams – yup, that’s right – I woke up to a “blanket of white” this morning   Christmas is coming up in just a few days (can hardly believe it) and I wanted to give you all a few last minute Christmas cookie and dessert ideas [...]

I’ve never met a stuffing I didn’t like, but I do tend to prefer the more simple and traditional bread stuffing.  This might be because the stuffing is my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal and I don’t like to “mess” with it at all.  I’m a stuffing purist like that!  I literally will have [...]

Alright my little bakers, one last Christmas recipe for you because this one is totally worth the last-minute blogging. Christmas is coming up faster than a speeding freight train and I know you really want to make just ONE more thing…. well, this recipe is for you because it is quick and easy. This is [...]

“…Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” ~ Luke 2:10-11 It’s that time of year again….Christmas [...]

“Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” ~Calvin Coolidge Can you say “addictive”?  Get into the holiday spirit and bake some snowball cookies with me! This is my great-grandmother’s recipe [...]

I wanted you all the have this recipe before the holidays so that you can free up your oven by cooking this is your crock pot!  This is also my own concoction, so it’s extra special This recipe is so far the best way I found to cook ham and tastes great considering it’s out [...]

“On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to meeee”…….Christmas is officially just 12 DAYS AWAY!!!!!!!  OK, now that I got that out of my system… I’m one of those people that takes mental notes of gift ideas throughout the year, and then once fall hits (OK who am I kidding…once summerhits)  I’m [...]

I’m comprising this post in honor of the first day of my favorite month.  All of a sudden, December is upon us and my beloved Christmas season is here!  I’m sure you would agree this is not exactly a surprising sentiment coming from someone who has chosen to count down the days ever since it was [...]