Make a Cottage Gingerbread House
“An I had but one penny in the world, thou shouldst have it to buy gingerbread.” William Shakespeare Make a Cottage Gingerbread House. December 11, 2025. Today’s post is the…
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Candy Cane Brownies
“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” Washington Irving Candy Cane Brownies. December 22, 2024. The…
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Victorian Hot Spiced Wine
“Rynelf returned with the spiced wine steaming in a flagon and four silver cups. It was just what one wanted, and as Lucy and Edmund sipped it they could feel…
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Fig Brie and Thyme Braid
Fig brie and thyme braid. Originally published Sept. 9, 2021. Keeping a box of puff pastry in the freezer is always a good idea. Puff pastry is so versatile and…
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A Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. George Eliot A Homemade Pumpkin…
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Mr. McGregor’s Salad Bar
Mr. McGregor’s Salad Bar. February 27, 2024. Last Easter I came up with an idea for Mr. McGregor’s salad bar. The only problem is I misspelled Mr. McGregor as can…
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After Christmas Salad
After Christmas Salad. December 29, 2023. We usually have ham leftovers after Christmas, which isn’t a problem as we love ham! However, it is always nice to have some delicious…
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Annie’s Peppermint Mocha Latte
Annie’s Peppermint Mocha Latte. December 18, 2023. It’s the season for cozy drinks. And while I have shared this instant peppermint latte mix here for when you just want an…
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Candy Cane Spritz Cookies
Candy Cane Spritz Cookies. December 16, 2023. Candy cane spritz cookies are a yummy piece of childhood nostalgia for me. Those pretty, red-and-cream-striped cookies with a peppermint essence were beloved…
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Holiday Peach Cranberry Cocktail
“Celebration is one of the most effective weapons we have against the darkness of our day. When we celebrate we proclaim the fact that there is still good in the…
