I love this time of year because it is when I can get the great big candy and caramel apples from the stores. Some are covered in caramel, some in chocolate! What more could you hope for. I don’t like to take the time to make the real caramel apples because I create quite a […]
Month: January 2010
Pretzel Sparklers
I was trying to find one of my favorite recipes that were either purple or red, white, and blue to go with today’s organization. Here is a super easy, yet colorful recipe that we use year round at our house. We make them for Christmas gifts by using white chocolate with red and green sprinkles, […]
Country Turkey Casserole
Thanksgiving is this week and I am so excited. I think my most favorite meal is carved turkey with homemade stuffing. I usually coax my family into having it in the Spring also, so I get it twice a year! Campbell’s has a recipe that combines both of my favorites. This will be a great […]
English Wassail
Keeping with our Victorian theme, I decided on Wassail. This is a wonderful drink during the holidays, especially when the weather outside is "frightful"! English Wassail 1 pint water 1 cup honey 4 cloves 3 sticks cinnamon 2 lemons thinly sliced 1 bottle medium dry red wine Boil together water, honey, cloves and cinnamon for […]
Miniature Peanut Butter Treats
Over the holidays, the Nordic Needle staff baked up a storm. One of the much anticipated treats came from Gwen, who is in Bookkeeping. I hope you enjoy these as much as we did! Miniature Peanut Butter Treats 1/2 c butter, softened 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 c creamy […]
Deluxe Potato Bake
This next recipe can be made ahead and frozen for when you need a good comfort food. My mother, Audrey Rowe, used this recipe a lot. Deluxe Potato Bake 3 12-ounce packages of frozen hash browns (I use the cubed) 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup melted butter (keep them separated) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4teaspoon pepper […]