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Ollie and Peachy can’t wait for Santa to come see them.  They have been a very good little girls this year and want new toys, and treatsies, and tuna.  They have already gotten their big present.  Daddy (N) got them a new … Continue reading →

Last Christmas my parents sent N and me stockings.   They also sent some for the cats.   Stockings have always been one of my favorite parts of Christmas morning.  When I lived at home, we would wake up Christmas … Continue reading →

Here is a review of the recipes I have used  for the series. Buckeyes or peanut butter balls 2 cups peanut butter1 stick margarine, melted3 cups sifted confectioners sugar16 ounces chocolate chipsDirections In a large bowl combine the peanut butter, … Continue reading →

This is another one of my favorite cookies at Christmas time. I found this recipe from the Food Network website.   Ingredients 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening OR 1 cup … Continue reading →

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Turtles Makes 5 dozen Ingredients 1 pound pecans 1 1/2 cups corn syrup 2 cups butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 2 cups chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 bar of … Continue reading →

This is also from the McCormick website. 2 cups flour1 tablespoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract2 cups … Continue reading →

This recipe came from the McCormick spice website.  That is why the spice names are specific. 2 3/4 cups flour2 teaspoons McCormick® Cream of Tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda1 3/4 cups sugar, divided1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened1/2 cup shortening2 … Continue reading →

I know banana bread isn’t considered a typical holiday treat, but this is my grandma’s banana bread recipe.  I am making some banana bread for her this weekend for Christmas. 1 1/4 cup oil2 cups sugar3 cups flour2 teaspoons vanilla1 … Continue reading →

1. What’s the best Christmas present you’ve ever received? The best Christmas present I have ever recieved is this girl: I got my cat Ollie Belle for Christmas 12 years ago.  She was so little she fit in my hand. … Continue reading →