Scents for the Holiday Season Written by Arleen M. Kaptur
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Using toothbrush, paint and decorate your pumpkins. Fill with dips, salsas, and sour cream, etc. and surround entire top with fresh parsley held in place with toothpicks. Use largest for your chips. Colorful, useful, and a "different" touch to your buffet table. ******************************** Recall scent of gingerbread and you have all kind of memories spilling over. To make fragrant gingerboys that you can string on your tree, use in a wreath, or place in bowls of potpourris - 3-1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp. ginger, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. ground cloves, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cut butter, softened, 1/2 cup molasses, 3/4 cup water Combine dry ingredients. Cream in butter and molasses, alternating with water. The dough will be very stiff. Roll out dough to 1/4" thickness or thinner. Cut out cookies with a 2-1/4" gingerbread cookie cutter. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 350 for 15-20 mins. This will overbake and dry cookies. Paint with acrylic paint to decorate. Fragrant, very nostalgic, and perfect for your Holiday home decor. ******************************** Just a few touches to add to your home to bring very essence of Season to those you love and care about. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 November
Arleen has written numerous books, articles, newsletters: http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com http://www.arleenssite.com
| | A Welcoming Entrance to the HolidaysWritten by Arleen M. Kaptur
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Your choice of decor does not have to be complicated - using your imagination and creativity and asking family members to join in projects, can bring about beauty untold and a very welcoming door to your home during Holiday Season. Red shiny, or velvet ribbons, natural pinecones or painted cones that echo or contrast with your door coloring, or adding a bit of snow to holly leaves, berries, and ribbon add a dimension of hospitality and friendliness. Lighting in form of tiny clear bright bulbs or colored lights not only add beauty but safety especially if ice or snow are your winter weather hazards. Walkway lanterns and porch lights can join in fun with ribbons and greenery. From a garden gate, down a walkway, up some stairs and finale - door - can be used as a focal point and attraction that will let world know that your home delights in Season and even strangers are wished Best of Holiday Cheer. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 November
Arleen has written numerous books, articles, and newsletters: http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com http://www.arleenssite.com
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