Another holiday task completed: the paperwhites have been planted in their motley collection of containers and duly watered. We’ll give them a week or so in a sunny spot before spreading them around the house. The scent can become a bit cloying, but I can’t imagine not having at least…
Category: The Holidays
In the Kitchen
Thanksgiving and Pie
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who celebrate it. We find we have a great deal to be thankful for, even in these challenging times, and hope that all of you are healthy, safe, and free from hunger. In acknowledgment of the very small group at the table this year…
The Holidays
Decorating the Yard for Christmas
Seems like everyone around here (including us) has jumped the gun a little bit in terms of holiday decorating. Usually, Stacy’s pulling out the wreaths and decor as the leftover turkey and stuffing are being wedged into the refrigerator. I’m sure it’s the effect of the pandemic and a craving…
The Holidays
Christmas Fruitcake
Yup. A nice collection of fruitcakes baked and ready to start the second phase of their development, swaddled in rum-soaked cloths until the holidays. Of course, we had to sample the rums on hand to ensure that we were using the right one. And the loaf we cut open probably…