holiday foods

Viennese Striesel: Bread Baking Buddies

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I was beginning to think my poor little host kitchen was not going to tempt any Bread Baking Buddies to try the Viennese Striesel…..   I was, hopefully for the last time this year, wrong. First in was Zoë, of Rum and Reason  Like many of us, she googled '4-strand' braiding or plaiting.  See what … Continue reading…

Viennese Striesel; The Bread Baking Babes do the Holidays

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Ahhhhh….. Nothing like the relaxing run-up to the holidays, is there? Let’s see…. Christmas cards. Nope, not done; not even started. Christmas shopping. Nope, not done; although I have thought about it. Christmas tree. Nope, not done; not going to be done. Christmas post; something excessively witty and entertaining. Nope, not done. At least I … Continue reading…

Ginger Cranberry Sauce; Update – Season’s Eatings

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To everyone participating in this year's Season's Eatings gift exchange: The emails have all been sent; you should have your name and all the details    ;-)). If you don't, please let me know ASAP! Let the fun begin! My Christmas fun has started…. I found cranberries! Not in my local market, of course, but … Continue reading…

Potatoes Anna; deaf dog = crazy human

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Since our Sedi, the little German Shepherd, had her stroke last month her hearing is, shall we say, not what it should be. There are advantages. She no longer scrambles for cover when I use the microwave.  Or the oven.  Or the printer.  Or anything else that makes a noise. She can’t hear the thunder … Continue reading…

Popover Pie with Ham and Peas; Drop in and Decorate

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  There was a time when I spent weeks planning my holiday baking. I would spend at least one weekend baking, usually 10 or so different kinds of cookies. Some went in the freezer, some we ate, but most of them were given away. Giving away Christmas cookies…..   That’s what Drop in and Decorate … Continue reading…

Season’s Eating’s; the Recap… Sort of

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Ahh, the holidays! That wonderful time of year when things get lost in the mail (I think); when obligations escalate to mountainous levels and the flu hits with a vengeance. Regardless, I will do a first run recap of all the great Season’s Eatings gift exchanges that have been posted, and attempt to track down … Continue reading…