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Holidays

Holidays. This single word is capable of stirring up memories and emotions from years, even decades gone by. Many of our most vivid memories center around holidays and the traditions that go with them.

We love holidays at the Homestead. Whether it is a large family gathering, or Thanksgiving dinner for the two of us, holidays and the celebrations and gatherings that go along with them are a big part of our lives.

Join us as we celebrate. Let’s make every day a holiday!

The Great Pumpkin

October 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

Kirsten's Jack'o lantern

 

When our young granddaughter drew the face she wanted on her pumpkin – we carved it – as she drew it – to preserve the preciousness of youth!  Hope your Jack o’ lantern burns brightly this year!

By following a few simple instructions, you can carve your Jack o’ lantern well in advance of the big night without the worry of him spoiling.  There is also a way to cook your carved pumpkin when the celebrations are over.  Just be sure to follow the steps I’ve outlined.  If you plan to eat your pumpkin [Continue Reading …]

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Arghhhhhh You Ready For Halloween?

October 1, 2015 Leave a Comment

Skull & Crossbones Eggs editedBreakfast is my favorite meal of the day.  – But truth be told, having ‘breakfast’ for dinner is my ultimate favorite……so, when I found this way too cute egg mold, it had to come home with me.  This Funny Side Up skull egg mold by Fred and Friends and can be purchased several places online, including Amazon.com.  The molds are simple to use and work every time.  This was a real hit here at the Homestead.  Hope it will be at your breakfast table too!

Kathy

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Ready or not, Here they come (the holidays that is)

September 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

bread cubes2Is it evbread cubes 3er too early to start planning for the holidays? I don’t think so.  Today, I got a head start on Thanksgiving. . . . yup – that’s right.  Simple do-aheads can make the holidays much less stressful.

Holidays were never meant to be stressful, but if your days are already overloaded, adding the planning and prep for holiday celebrations can create unnecessary stress.

Over the next few months, I will be posting ideas that may help your holidays be less stressful and more fun.

Today I cut all of the bread for the stuffing/dressing for our Thanksgiving dinner.  I had several loaves of rustic bread.  All I did was slice and cube the bread, spread it on a sheet- pan and pop it in a 200 degree oven.  I left it there for several hours, while I was working on other projects.  About half-way through the baking, I stirred the cubes around a little – that was it.  When they were completely dry, I removed them from the oven, let them cool, placed them into bags and vacuum packed them.  They will go into the freezer, not to be seen again until Thanksgiving, when they will be thoroughly seasoned, doused with melted butter and broth and combined with onions, celery, nuts, cranberries and whatever else I can sneak into my favorite Thanksgiving side dish.  40 cups of dried, cubed bread – and one less thing to worry about in November.

If you don’t have a vacuum packer, not to worry.  Place the dried bread cubes into an air tight container or zip top plastic storage bag.  No freezer space?  No worries.  If your bread is completely dried, it should be good for months. . . . (how long do you think that stuffing mix you buy at the store has been sitting around on the shelves?)

Let’s work together to make this year’s holiday season a great one!

 

Kathy

 

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