For me, Christmas would not be complete nor begin without listening to Nat King Cole croon his beloved popular “Christmas Song.” As a young girl I eagerly watched mama’s hand place the needle on the round, black vinyl and knew Mr. Cole’s tender, tenor voice would soon begin singing our favorite holiday tune. “Chestnuts roasting…
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Christmas; Eat Drink & Be Merry! Holiday Fare & Drink of Film & Song; Homemade Marshmallows!
“It’s a marshmallow world in the winter When the snow comes to cover the ground It’s the time for play, it’s a whipped cream day I wait for it the whole year round.” Homemade marshmallows? Yes! Are they worth the effort? Absolutely! Plus, they’re really not difficult to make—it’s not rocket science! The spongy, sweet…
Christmas Fare of Film & Song “Figgy Pudding” from “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
Warm & Sticky Figgy Pudding Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped dried pitted dates 3/4 cup chopped dried figs 2 cups water 1 teaspoon baking soda 7 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup superfine sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour 2 1/2-ounces dark chocolate, grated Butter, for coating ramekins Ice cream or whipped cream, for…
Christmas! Eat Drink & Be Merry! Holiday Fare of Film & Song! “Let it Snow!” Popcorn Garland
“Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve got no place to go Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!! Oh, it doesn’t show signs of stopping And I’ve brought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let It Snow! Let It…
Christmas! Eat, Drink & Be Merry! Holiday Fare & Drink of Film & Song “Traditional Wassail”
“Love and joy come to you, and to you your wassail too…” This traditional wassail recipe features hard cider, sugar-roasted apples, brandy and sweet spices. It is a simple, old-fashioned recipe made in the tradition of the season. “Here we come a-wassailing Among the leaves so green, Here we come a-wand’ring So fair to be seen. Love…
Christmas; Eat, Drink & Be Merry! Holiday Fare & Drink of Film & Song
“Marshmallow World” by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin “It’s a marshmallow world in the winter When the snow comes to cover the ground It’s the time for play, it’s a whipped cream day I wait for it the whole year round.” Homemade marshmallows? Yes! Are they worth the effort? Absolutely! Plus, they’re really not difficult…
Once Upon a Spice 