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REMEMBER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON....                        

THE TWELVE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS

On the first day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves: The gift of my Undivided Attention

On the second day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves: The gift of Enthusiasm

On the third day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves: The gift of Creative Energy

On the fourth day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves: The gift of Simple Seasonal Pleasures

On the fifth day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves: The gift of Tenderness

On the sixth day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves, The gift of Good Cheer

On the seventh day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves, The gift of Beauty

On the eighth day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves, The gift of Communication

On the ninth day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves, The gift of Surprise

On the tenth day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves, The gift of Wonder

On the eleventh day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves, The gift of Peaceful Surroundings

On the twelfth day of Christmas, I gave to my true loves, The gift of Joy.

(from "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach)

 

Susan Bragdon's Yummy Lemon Herb Cookies from the Herb Farmacy Workshop 

Greek Lemon Herb Cookies
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar, divided
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ( or any suitable herb)

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
  • 2. Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, 3 teaspoons lemon peel and rosemary. Gradually add flour mixture. Beat at low speed until well blended.
  • 3. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon peel in shallow bowl. Shape tablespoonfuls of doughinto 1-inch balls; roll in sugar mixture to coat. Place balls 2inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press balls to 1/4 inch20thickness using flat bottom of drinking glass.
  • 4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
  • 5. Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.

    Great new Christmas cookie idea!

 

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HOW TO MAKE A WREATH BOW



Things You'll Need

  • 5 to 6 yards of 2 1/2 to 4 inch wide wired ribbon to match theme of wreath
  • Floral or sewing shears

    1. 1. Cut a 10- to 12-inch length of wired ribbon. Tie a loose knot about 2 1/2 inches wide in the center. Set aside.
    2. 2.Measure 8 to 10 inches from end and pinch ribbon between thumb and forefinger.
    3. 3. Form loop measuring 5 inches long. Pinch, twist ribbon and form loop opposite the first loop.
    4. 4.Continue pinching, twisting and forming new 5-inch loops.
    5. 5. Pick up the knotted ribbon length that you made first. Place the knot in the center of the loops. Wrap ends around the center toward the back.
    6. 6.Turn loop mass upside down. Pull ends of knotted length up in the center
    7. 7. Tie the ends at the center of the loops.
    8. 8. Tie to the wreath and knot securely.
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      HOLIDAY TIP FOR PAPERWHITES


      If Your Paperwhites Are Ready To Keel Over, It May Be Time To Turn To The Bottle...

      It turns out an old home remedy for top-heavy paperwhites -- gin in the water -- will shorten the stems, lower the center of gravity and help keep them in place. Not that these hot-climate daffodils are choosy. Other liquors are just as effective, including white and dark rum, vodka, tequila and whiskey. For the teetotalers out there, rubbing alcohol will do just fine!

      Here's the trick... Plant paperwhite bulbs in stone, gravel, etc., as usual. Water in normal for 7-10 days. When the first roots are showing and 2-3-inch shoots are showing, replace the water with the alcohol solution.

      Making The Solution:
      1 part Alcohol to 9 parts water = 4% Solution
      1 part Alcohol to 7 parts water = 5% Solution
      Use this solution for further watering and the result is about a 33% more compact display with just as large, long lasting and fragrant flowers!

       



       
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