Christmas

A Cozy Holiday: And Momma’s In The Kitchen Baking Cherry-Almond Winter Cake For Christmas

by Ingrid Beer December 23, 2012
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As the Eve of Christmas descends upon us, And the snowflakes trip and flutter on the gusts of wind outside, We ask daddy if he would build us a fire in the hearth To keep us comfy and toasty inside. The kitchen stove is a steam engine, Piping hot with all burners aglow; Dinner’s simmering, [...]

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A Cozy Holiday: Herb-Crusted Prime Rib, And Savoring The Flavor Of A Holiday Splurge

by Ingrid Beer December 16, 2012
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There is very little more appealing to partake in, very little more sumptuous a thing to put on the tongue, than a delectable morsel that is only eaten on a special occasion—at least in my mind. Somehow, that morsel just seems to hold within it the wonderful flavor of desire, that fragrant essence of anticipation, [...]

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A Cozy Holiday: Challah Bread Puddings, And Tasting Winter As It Melts On My Tongue

by Ingrid Beer December 12, 2012
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I can’t help but get utterly lost inside of a Thomas Kinkade painting when I gaze upon it. The way that the winter time is depicted in his paintings creates a longing in me to just climb right into that world, all bundled up in a thick winter coat, complete with a soft woolen scarf, [...]

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A Cozy Holiday: Herb Bouquet-Stuffed Cornish Hens, And The Little Lights All Around

by Ingrid Beer December 9, 2012
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As 2012 begins preparing to make its exit in order for the new year to boisterously make its entrance, I find myself feeling quite reflective. Perhaps it’s this way for me every year around this time, but somehow, I’m more consciously aware of it now. The twinkle of tiny, white lights strewn around city light [...]

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A Cozy Holiday: “Rudolph’s Favorite” vs. “Santa’s Favorite” Christmas Cookies, To Each Their Own

by Ingrid Beer December 2, 2012
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Now, I’m not criticizing, but by the looks of Santa, it seems that he’s definitely eaten his share of Christmas cookies over the years. And I’m certainly not one to pick on Santa, of course, but I have the feeling that he’s been just a wee bit naughty himself, and hasn’t shared as many cookies [...]

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