i never want to know what anyone is giving for Christmas, and i don't like to tell what i am giving either. i will discuss up to a point, giving ideas, but then there comes the point where i have to back out of the conversation...
"nope. stop. i don't want to know!! la la la la la la... i can't hear you!!"
so this is not just true for Christmas, i am like this all the time.
i felt like i got off easy with my food contribution for our Thanksgiving feast this year. i was in charge of the fruit tea, cranberry, and bread. simple enough. drew makes the cranberry and i do the rest.
the fruit tea...
the fruit tea...
here's the recipe:
Fruit Tea
8 tea bags (enough for 2 gallons of tea - depends on your tea)
1 1/2 qts boiling water
1 can pineapple juice - 48 oz
Fruit Tea
8 tea bags (enough for 2 gallons of tea - depends on your tea)
1 1/2 qts boiling water
1 can pineapple juice - 48 oz
1 can frozen lemonade, thawed - 12 oz
1 can frozen oj, thawed - 12 oz
2 cups sugar
cinnamon stick
Place tea bags in water and add cinnamon stick and sugar, stirring to dissolve. Let tea steep for at least an hour or even overnight. Discard tea bags and cinnamon stick, then add juices. Stir well. Pour equal amounts into 2 one-gallon jugs and add water to each to fill jug. Refrigerate. Shake well before serving.
1 can frozen oj, thawed - 12 oz
2 cups sugar
cinnamon stick
Place tea bags in water and add cinnamon stick and sugar, stirring to dissolve. Let tea steep for at least an hour or even overnight. Discard tea bags and cinnamon stick, then add juices. Stir well. Pour equal amounts into 2 one-gallon jugs and add water to each to fill jug. Refrigerate. Shake well before serving.
simple and delicious.
then came the rolls...
these are a pinterest find and were definitely a hit! i will make these again. you can find the recipe here.
as for surprises...
i made them into "gratitude rolls" as suggested.
this took the bread to the next level!!
i asked everyone to send me an email saying what they were thankful for this year. i printed everything out and put them in the rolls. as we broke bread, we shared what we found inside. it was priceless.
our dessert menu consisted of pumpkin pie and my mom's homemade fudge pie.
yes. this is where i wanted to add another little goody for my family. i felt like something was missing.
pecan pie? hmmm. not my favorite, but a thanksgiving tradition. i just wasn't that excited.
i googled thanksgiving desserts and then it came to me. apple pie!
not just apple pie... DUTCH APPLE PIE... no wait, MINI DUTCH APPLE PIES!!!
who doesn't love all things mini?! i know, right?!
so here they are...
then came the rolls...
these are a pinterest find and were definitely a hit! i will make these again. you can find the recipe here.
as for surprises...
i made them into "gratitude rolls" as suggested.
this took the bread to the next level!!
i asked everyone to send me an email saying what they were thankful for this year. i printed everything out and put them in the rolls. as we broke bread, we shared what we found inside. it was priceless.
our dessert menu consisted of pumpkin pie and my mom's homemade fudge pie.
yes. this is where i wanted to add another little goody for my family. i felt like something was missing.
pecan pie? hmmm. not my favorite, but a thanksgiving tradition. i just wasn't that excited.
i googled thanksgiving desserts and then it came to me. apple pie!
not just apple pie... DUTCH APPLE PIE... no wait, MINI DUTCH APPLE PIES!!!
who doesn't love all things mini?! i know, right?!
so here they are...
add a little topping and enjoy!
yuuuuum. to me, this is the way to eat apple pie. the perfect size, just the right amount of apples, cinnamon, crust. oh my.
not too sweet, not too much. perfect.
i can't wait to share this recipe, but i used several different ones on these, so i will have to add it later.
so what are cookin' up for your Christmas dinner?!
until next time...
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