Every year during my childhood, my parents threw a huge Christmas Eve party. The entire neighborhood was invited, including all the kids, and it was tons of fun. But the best part was the punch bowl filled with Bog Fog.
There are so many beautiful stories around this time of year, but the tale about the faith of a baby spider is my favorites.
Frankincense is a shrub that grows in the deserts from India to Saudi Arabia. The resin from this plant has, for over 5,000 years, offered relief from stress, arthritis, pain and inflammation, and it boosts immunity. For a long time, because it was such a powerful medicinal, the resin pieces were worth more than gold.
The 12 Days of Christmas are so much more fun than the annoying Christmas Carol!
May you all have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season!
It’s week four of my DIY Christmas and today I’m making Sugar Ginger Pecans. My husband’s family is from Charleston, SC and this recipe (from my SIL) is a staple of every holiday cocktail party we attend when we’re in town.
Twas the Night Before Christmas was originally meant to be a gift from a father to his nine children. It has since become so much more than that!
The story of St. Brigid and her blue cloak is one of my all-time favorite Irish folktales. It’s a Christmas story about faith, hope, and love. Three things the world always needs more of.
I love flavored vinegars. And if the flavored vinegar contains extra Vitamin C, calcium and magnesium from a locally-source herb, all the better!
Tonight the Winter Solstice begins, marking the longest night of the year. It’s a night that people, for centuries, have celebrated with hope in their hearts that spring will come sooner rather than later. And, to celebrate, we’re making pot pies!
For my third week of DIY holiday gifts, I’m making Sugared Cranberries. This recipe for Sugared Cranberries dates back to the early 1700s but has been updated with superfine suga
In the next installment of the Prep & Plan series, we’re taking about how to organize and store holiday wrapping paper and all the supplies that go with it.
