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Sugar coated candied nuts, oozing with cinnamon and sweetness that I only make for the holiday season, adds some nice flavor and texture to stuffing when crushed. Another great food tip is add cut up oranges to the inside of a turkey. It adds flavor and moisture to the bird.

Christmas is a great excuse to focus on finger foods and exotic drinks. We had puff pastries, shrimp, crab, cheese and artichokes and everything in between. What a fabulous feast of tidbits.

The drive was long, but the reception was wonderful. Being surrounded by family is always a treat. We spent the day decorating, stringing lights and exchanging stories.

Nobody ever accused me of traveling light. As we pack up the truck to visit my parents for Christmas we have a number of bulky items that need space, but fear not, we can always tie them on the roof! Happy travels to those on the road and remember that the object is to get…

To all readers, have a wonderful holiday season and a joyous start to the new year. With holiday shopping, feasts to cook, family to entertain and entertainments to plan, I am going to be very busy, but I am hoping to get at least one blog in a day. Enjoy the festivities, the food and…

Apple cinnamon tea 2bags teatley tea, two apples quartered, 4tsp sugar, 4 cinnamon sticks put it all in a pot with water, boil until apples are cooked. Keep adding water until it is the strength you want. For added flavor, add one bag of holiday tea, any kind.

We do not live in a perfect world and terrible stuff can happen anywhere, but as human being we need to remember that we all have one nose, two eyes and opposable thumbs for a reason. We are more the same than our petty differences. We share a planet and a world that needs us…

If you are looking for an alcoholic drink that is warm and sweet, I have an interesting recipe. Get a box of sangria, the cheap kind or a big bottle of the stuff. Put it in a pan and sweeten with sugar to taste. Cook to boiling with mulling spices or cinnamon sticks, raisins, cloves…