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Saturday, December 25th, 2010Poinsettias- why do we love them?
Friday, December 24th, 2010
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. Hybridizers have expanded the range of colors from the familiar red to pastel yellow and vibrant bi-colors. One of the most common questions after Christmas is “How can I care for my poinsettia so that it will bloom again next Christmas?”. While this can be done, it’s a very fussy, exacting process and since the plants are not that expensive, you might just choose to start fresh next year.
For those of you who are undaunted, the process for saving your poinsettia and getting it to rebloom begins with the care you give it the first season.
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Origins of Christmas
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 |
From the Old English ‘Cristes Mæsse’ ~ meaning the ‘mass of Christ’ ~ the story of Christmas begins with the birth of a babe in Bethlehem.
It is believed that Christ was born on the 25th, although the exact month is unknown. December was likely chosen so the Catholic Church could compete with rival pagan rituals held at that time of year and because of its closeness with the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere, a traditional time of celebration among many ancient cultures. |
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Aunt Trina’s Ham Pie
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010Here is our favorite Ham recipe for this winter.
Serves: 6
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Ingredients
- For Pastry Crust:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, chilled
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1/2 cup milk
- (Can also substitute a store-bought double pie crust)
- Filling:
- 1 cup Smithfield Ham,chopped
- 5 eggs
- 1/3 cup Swiss cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- For Egg Wash:
- Whisk together 1 egg and 1 teaspoon milk
Steps
If you opt for frozen store-bought crusts, set them out to thaw according to the package instructions. To make your own crust, start by dissolving the yeast in warm milk and sugar. Set aside for a few minutes until the mixture begins forming bubbles. Add the egg and set aside. Cut the vegetable shortening into the flour using your fingers or a pastry cutter. Add the liquid mixture to flour and blend. Divide the dough into two pieces to fit your pie dish.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
To make the filling, begin by beating the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add in the cheeses, ham, parsley, chives and pepper. Stir until combined.
Line the bottom of a pie plate with one crust, leaving about an inch overhang. Fill the pie crust with the ham and egg mixture. Cover with the remaining crust. Decoratively crimp the edges and cut slits in the top for steam to escape. Brush with egg wash and place in the oven for approximately 1 hour or until a knife comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Serve slightly warm.
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Christmas on a Budget- more gift ideas
Saturday, December 18th, 2010
Our friends’ suggestions…
Baked Goodies
This year, my 4 and 5 year old daughters are going to do lots of baking. Most everyone loves homemade goodies! And most of the ingredients aren’t that expensive.
By Heather in Illinois
Share Your Love and Blessings
Re-frame your expectations. Compared to many others, if you have a roof over your head, your personal belongs and memories intact, you are indeed blessed. Set yourself the task of sharing your love and blessings by blessing others, and you will be more blessed than by buying expensive gifts. If you need to realize how much your homemade gifts are worth in dollars and cents, put a dollar amount on the value of your time, factor in your time and the cost of materials and I bet you find you are “spending” quite a lot on gifts!
Snowman Soup Mix
Last year I found very large coffee mugs at the dollar store and made homemade cocoa mix, filled a small ziploc, placed a smaller ziploc filled with mini marshmallows, wrapped it all in cello wrap with a candy cane in the bow and called it snowman soup.
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Favorite Christmas Songs
Friday, December 17th, 2010
When the weather is cold, the deep green or snowy white Christmas tree is in the living room, and the family is all gathered about, there is nothing better on on a Christmas night than a great Christmas movie. From White Christmas to Black Christmas, and It’s a Wonderful Life to Jingle All the Way, find your favorite Christmas Movie list on the internet.
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Most popular Christmas gift ideas for everyone!
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Shopping online for Christmas presents and gifts has become more and more popular over the past 5 years. When companies started selling Christmas gifts on the world-wide-web many consumers were concerned about a number of factors including security and the quality of products purchased over the net. All that has changed and the internet now offers every consumer with the opportunity to safely buy Christmas gifts of any type from the safety and ease of your own home or place of work. Read on to see how you can not only find a bargain but also buy anything you want on the internet.
So what do you buy for your partner this Christmas? If you use the internet, the choices are endless.
Gifts For Men can vary from socks and jocks, belts and ties to adventure trips or bottles of wine. Men also like to receive BBQ or fishing gear, sunnies and bottles of beer.
Gifts For Women can vary too, from perfume and lingerie to chocolates and flowers there is something for every woman at Christmas time. Other suggestions are buying the love of your life some beautiful clothes or jewellery.
Gifts For Children can be easy to buy over the internet and with such a competitive market you can get some great bargains. It is often difficult for parents to go Christmas shopping as many have at least one child in tow. Shopping for Christmas presents online solves all these problems. There are a number specific stores that sell children’s gifts online. The more popular gifts this Christmas include anything to do with Harry Potter, electronic games and toys as well as a range of books by many featured writers.
Gifts For Babies include baby hampers and small toys, wooden puzzles, educational videos, songs on CD’s and designer label clothes which will all be popular this Christmas. Baby blankets, bibs, albums and photo frames will all be in demand as Christmas gifts.
Gifts For Pets are important to many people and there are now stores online who specialise in gifts for dogs, cats, goldfish, horses and many other animals.
If the ideas above do not help try some of these special suggestions below!
Adventure Activities are not for everyone but if you are looking to give a special present that will never be forgotten, try a hot air balloon ride or ride in a V8 racing car. For those looking for the adventure of a lifetime try diving with sharks and for the romantic go on a special winery tour or a sailing cruise. There is something for everyone and companies that specialise in adventure activities can be found on the internet.
Corporate Gifts are popular now and many internet websites specialise in supplying corporate gifts at Christmas time. From pewter mugs and the gold watch to quirky gifts that bring a laugh from all the crew, there is something for everyone.
Indulgent Gifts can be purchased for that someone special. Massage chairs are very popular or just buy your partner or friend a hammock so they can lay outside in the sun. Large screen TV projectors are very popular or really indulge yourself and organise a trip to the South Pole.
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Christmas Gift Box using a Tea Bag!
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
If you drink tea-bag tea, then you already have the perfect box to use to make this project. Of course, any other small box will work also well to create this gift box. The box just needs to be small enough, when unfolded, to fit on the backside of your selected paper. Template.
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Big Bear Lake Dining Tips
Friday, December 10th, 2010Not sure where to eat once you get to Big Bear Lake? Here are some suggestions, all sorts of cuisine is offered in Big Bear Lake so you will not run out of options!
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Best Winter Songs
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Almost everyone loves a good summer song, but what about winter songs? I’m not talking about played-out Christmas carols here, but other songs of the season.
Winter themes sometimes evoke bleak landscapes and chilled emotions. We also associate winter with feelings of love, warmth, and safety. So, there’s a duality in this list that is less apparent in summer music. There’s also more cabin-fever inspired oddities than one might find on a summer list.
Here are links to a few of Cabins in Big Bear’s favorites (and a few less-than-favorites), organized chronologically. Stay warm…
• ol’ hank, cold, cold heart (1951) and norah (2002)
• chet baker, grey december (1955)
• dean martin, baby it’s cold outside (1959)
• albert iceman collins, frosty (1962)
• ian and sylvia, four strong winds (1963)
• bob dylan, girl of the north country (1964)
• mamas and the papas, california dreaming (1965)
• simon and garfinkel, hazy shade of winter (1967) & bangles (1987)
• gordon lightfoot, song for a winter’s night (1967) & sara mclachlan (1996)
• doors, wintertime love (1968)
