Happy Holidays to All!
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Thursday, November 28, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
It's all about family
Much of the food served at modern Thanksgiving dinners includes items
from the very first celebration: turkey, ham, dressing, potatoes,
numerous other vegetables, breads and puddings.
Initially this meal was held to thank God for the blessings of a good crop, having food for the winter.
Thanksgiving is a very family oriented holiday. Relatives often travel
great distances to be with each other to celebrate. Thanksgiving is the
busiest travel time of the entire year.
Do you have family traditions? What are your plans for this Thanksgiving?
May your Thanksgiving be a time of joy and blessings.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Monday, November 25, 2019
On Wings of Devotion
On Wings of Devotion is the second of the Codebreakers series by Rosanna White. And it is by far my favorite.
Rich and unattractive, as Arabelle Denler finds herself in a loveless engagement, she sets her sights on having the family she never had growing up. But when unexpected trouble finds itself on her door step, Ara must let go of her hurts and forgive the unforgivable.
Phillip Camden is a man accused of a horrific crime. He would prefer to have died during "The Incident," with his fellow squadron. But Nurse Arabelle sees something in him, not the Black Heart that everyone calls him. But a man who is hurting and broken. Phillip is recruited to the Codebreakers Room 40, and thus finds himself in the thick of an assassination and espionage plot.
Two hearts that feel unworthy. Ara feeling unloved and unwanted. Camden feeling as though his life is over. But neither of them can see what the other sees in their worth. Ara's generous spirit and kindness was felt throughout the story. And Camden's protectiveness and heroism did shine when he least expected it.
I loved how some of the secondary characters were the ones we've met in the previous Codebreaker book. Not overbearing, but still they made an appearance.
Miss White is a master storyteller. You can place yourself at the scene and experience many of the feelings that occurred.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Perfect
Some mornings ..........
My Friendly Village china is mostly the winter scene, but I have a few of the Autumn plates that I use this time of year.
I grab a good book and enjoy a little time with a cup of tea.
...... when the weather turns a little cool, before the craziness of
Christmas sets in, I sit by the window, enjoying the sunshine and the
reflection of the outdoors.
Perfect for this time of year.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Okeechobee
We recently traveled south for a few days. We landed in Okeechobee, Florida. And when I say we landed, it was flat, flat, flat. For as far as you can see.
The name Okeechobee
comes from the Hitchiti words oki (water) and chubi (big). Mayaimi,
meaning "big water," is the oldest known name, as reported in the 16th
century, by Hernando de Escalante Fontaneda.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Getting ready
Fall,
Thanksgiving and Christmas is the time of year that my home becomes a
palette. Shopping the house makes for a little challenge here and
there.
Most of my serving pieces are white, so with a little burst of color to set off the table, we are ready for Thanksgiving!
I love this beautiful Turkey platter that I found at Goodwill.
April Cornell napkins and tablecloth from Kohl's.
Stemware and Soup Tureen from Goodwill.
We're almost ready!
Stemware and Soup Tureen from Goodwill.
Are you??
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Sweet Roasted Nuts
Today I am sharing another goodie. These are great to make just to eat, but they also make nice little gifts as well.
My niece made these Sweet Roasted Nuts and of course we all loved them and wanted the recipe. She basically said she did not have a recipe but told me how to make them.
The cast of characters
1 bag of pecan halves (or 1 1/2 cups)
1 bag of walnuts (or 1 1/2 cups)
Melt 1/2 stick of butter, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, a pinch of salt and a little vanilla in a sauce pan.
Coat the nuts in the mixture and then spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. You will know when they are done when you smell them!
Cool on wax paper before storing
I found these little canning jars at Target, and they are the perfect size for gift giving.
Easy Peasy!
I hope you enjoy making these little morsels. They are so delicious to eat and you could make someone very happy :-)
My niece made these Sweet Roasted Nuts and of course we all loved them and wanted the recipe. She basically said she did not have a recipe but told me how to make them.
The cast of characters
1 bag of pecan halves (or 1 1/2 cups)1 bag of walnuts (or 1 1/2 cups)
Melt 1/2 stick of butter, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, a pinch of salt and a little vanilla in a sauce pan.
Coat the nuts in the mixture and then spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. You will know when they are done when you smell them!
Cool on wax paper before storing
I found these little canning jars at Target, and they are the perfect size for gift giving.
Easy Peasy!I hope you enjoy making these little morsels. They are so delicious to eat and you could make someone very happy :-)
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Friday, November 1, 2019
The Major's Daughter
The Major's Daughter by Regina Jennings finds Caroline Adams returning to Fort Reno after living in Society for a while. She and her friend Amber are just days away from the land rush of the Oklahoma territory. Being eager to strike out on her own, Caroline has it in her mind to claim land, and establish an Inn for travelers to the growing territory.
Things go a little awry when Caroline claims the land that Frisco Smith had been improving over the years, and had set his sight on claiming it to establish a town.
Things get complicated when some men, claiming they were the first to arrive, start manipulating their towns politics. Frisco, having managed to obtain a small plot in this town, uses his law degree to settle differences, while he still tries to claim the land Caroline staked.
I really enjoyed this story. Not knowing much about how the west was opened up, it was enlightening to see how things might have been in 1889.
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