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PAR Annual Christmas Party
Mom and I are making gift boxes for my volunteer team this year. These will be filled with decorated sugar cookies, a quickie version of a coconut macaroon, ginger spice cookies, fudge, chocolate covered pretzels and candy canes. Planning on doing a few fun games with them along with a Dirty Santa gift exchange.
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Apple Cranberry Crisp
Family approved. Will definitely make again.
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thinly
1/2 cup white sugar
1 TBSP self rising flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
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Arrival
When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team--lead by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams)--are brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers--and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly ( Read more... ) -
Life Lately
* Went to D's family reunion last weekend. There was only a fraction of the relatives there and it still numbered around 40 folks ( Read more... ) -
Simple Twist
I wanted to love Simple Twist. I really did. After all, we're huge believers in championing nearby small businesses, especially restauranteurs that are committed to sourcing locally. But the truth is, food here is wildly inconsistent.
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Farm and Food Council
Finalized our Charter last night and decided on term limits for those elected. Think this group has the potential to do tremendous things for Johnston County. Wish I could contribute more, though ( Read more... ) -
Honey Spice Cake with Roasted Pears, Caramel and Spiced Whipped Cream
Originally this recipe was made with pure cane syrup, but it is difficult to find around here, so I subbed honey instead. As a traditional Cajun/Acadian cake (Gateau au Sirop), it is sturdy, not overtly sweet and exceptionally gentle in flavor (don't let the pepper alarm you!). Pair it with poached or roasted fruit, a caramel drizzle and a dollop ( Read more... ) -
Curried Apple Chutney
Whew. It's been a hard week, ya'll. Made some curried apple chutney the other day and wanted to share that recipe here. Ended up with 3 pint jars, which was less than I was hoping, but you get what you get, right? Will be perfect for serving with pork or turkey or even on crackers, paired with a nice creamy, soft cheese. A smidge too acidic ( Read more... ) -
Mushroom Risotto
I love risotto, but I seldom make it because it requires a lot of active cook time. You can't leave it unattended....must stir, stir, stir. The reward, of course, is that it transforms to become this velvety, luxurious entree. If you'd like more info on preparation--there are some specific considerations--or would like another spin on a risotto ( Read more... )
