Dec 29, 2011

Christmas Recap

Basking. Recovering. Recharging. Putting away the silver, crystal and china.

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A MacFamily breakfast tradition. I can’t believe I forgot the Christmas crackers!

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So much fun to have received photos on Christmas morning of reader’s cinnamon rolls they made from The Best Giant Make-Ahead Cinnamon Roll Ever. Thank you so much for sharing! I’d love to see more so please send me your photos and I’ll post them.

Here are two – from Lauren in Pasadena and Nancy in Seattle.

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And another from Kathy in New York. I love the festive sprinkles! Perfect!

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For more readers’ photos see the original cinnamon roll post.

I’ll be popping back in tomorrow after a trip to LA with a dessert martini that will be perfect to ring in the New Year. It’s my absolute favorite and I can’t wait to share it with you.

I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying the rest of the week.

See you tomorrow with that very special martini.

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Dec 23, 2011

Decorated Snowflake Cookies!

‘Tis the season for making a flurry of snowflake cookies. Sugar cookie recipe and tutorial. Roll, cut and bake. Royal Icing Recipe and Tutorial. Outline. #2 tip. Fill in. Lightly sprinkle with rainbow Disco Dust. Sunlight refracted through the chandelier. Individuality. Shiny silver dragees. Finishing touches. Snow drift. Flurries. Mini Snowflake Tutorial. Bearing gifts. To all my readers, new friends I have made along the way, and to the loves of my life, all unique and beautiful … … Wishing… [Read More]

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Dec 13, 2011

The Best Giant Make-Ahead Cinnamon Roll Ever!

This spectacular cinnamon roll is the centerpiece of our Christmas morning breakfast and is greeted with the same anticipation at our holiday table as the Cratchit’s plum pudding is at theirs. The recipe relies on using store-bought frozen bread dough, thawed, and an overnight rise in the fridge while Santa makes his rounds. Pop it in the oven while opening presents and the scent of warm cinnamon throughout the house is what a holiday morning is all about. Of course,… [Read More]

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Dec 7, 2011

Party at The White House

l’m sharing some photos my friend sent from the party she and her husband attended at the White House. Everything looked beautiful. Thank you, Lady Kate for sharing them with us! So fun to see how others entertain “at home.” The prettiest room, don’t you think? Simply decorated cookies and a nice presentation of the strawberries and blackberries. Very interesting arrangement. Love this! I bet the stars were heavenly! Using the fuzzy back of magnolia leaves on the garland. “Santa”… [Read More]

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Dec 5, 2011

Monday Perspective

As I’m taking a moment to think out my schedule this week which will include a cupcake tower with a snowflake theme and snowflake cookies, I’m also thinking of two strangely polar dining events that are taking place today. My brother and his wife are on day 4 without electricity from the Santa Ana winds that blew through Pasadena last week. They are eating of out an ice chest where there’s going to be a curbside drop off lane for… [Read More]

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Dec 3, 2011

Festive Holiday Cocktails

Entertaining for the holidays is a perfect time for signature cocktails. Here are a couple of recipes for variations on pomegranate martinis that are red in color. Red, being the key to complement a special decorative rim of flaked coconut that gives the cocktail glass the look of Santa’s hat or a snowy touch. It’s a festive look to serve up some holiday spirit with your … spirits. Things needed to make the decorative snowy coconut rim: 3 Tablespoons powdered… [Read More]

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