Christmas Cookie Time

Christmas baking has begun and I start with cookies. What are your favorite cookies to make for the holidays? Here are some of mine. Christmas Sugar Cookies Yield: about 4 dozen cookies Ingredients 1 cup sugar 2 cups butter ( 4 sticks) 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups flour Powdered sugar icing […] … Continue reading Christmas Cookie Time

At the Table: Tartan and Fitz and Floyd Christmas Lodge by the Tree

Is it just me or does December seem to be flying by? I’m trying to put the brakes on to slow down and enjoy the season with 12 days left until Christmas! I set a table by the tree to enjoy the twinkle and glow of the lights. . . Taking some time to enjoy […] … Continue reading At the Table: Tartan and Fitz and Floyd Christmas Lodge by the Tree

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Lore of the Christmas Rose

COMMON NAME: Christmas Rose GENUS: Helleborus Species, Hybrids, Cultivars: H. niger “Angustifolius”-small flowering, pure white form. H.n. “Praecox”-blooms September-February. H.n. “Major,” H.n. “Multiflorus”-smaller flowers. FAMILY: Ranunculaceae BLOOMS: Winter TYPE: Perennial DESCRIPTION: This plant, which grows to a height of 12 to 8 inches, has interesting evergreen leaves that are slightly toothed and divided into seven … Continue reading Lore of the Christmas Rose

How to Care for a Freshly Cut Christmas Tree

I thought I would share this with those who put up a live Christmas/Yule Tree. Mine is currently sitting in a basin of water leaning against the wall near the front door. As luck would have it I am sure when I get ready to go outside and bring it in it will have leaned … Continue reading How to Care for a Freshly Cut Christmas Tree