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June 16, 2023 0 comments

Help! My Potted Christmas Tree is Turning Brown: Tips for Saving Your Tree

Are you noticing that your potted Christmas tree is turning brown or losing needles? This can be a common issue for those who choose to use a potted tree for the holiday season. While it can be disheartening to see your tree losing its vibrancy, there are steps you can take to help revive…

March 17, 2022 0 comments

Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Traditional Irish Soda Bread History Is Irish soda bread really Irish? Yes, it is! And it’s not just for St. Patrick’s Day. Along with shepherd’s pie, Irish soda bread ranks right up there with many other favorite Irish recipes. While you might think that the recipe for traditional Irish soda bread has been around for…

January 4, 2022 0 comments

4 Jello Recipes for Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, surprise your family with a special Valentine’s Day dinner. Here are recipes for four red Jello recipes for Valentine’s Day that will be a great accompaniment to any holiday meal. Enjoy! Cherry Jello Dessert 1 6-oz. pkg. cherry Jello 1 c. boiling water 1 can pie cherry filling 1 can (20…

December 23, 2021 0 comments

Cranberry Orange Swirl Cookies: A Festive Holiday Treat!

I’m almost done with my Christmas baking this year. I still need to make some of my favorite cranberry orange pound cake, but I also decided to try this recipe I found for cranberry orange swirl cookies. My son tasted them, and he said that they taste like bite sized pieces of cranberry orange bread.…

December 17, 2021 0 comments

Peppermint Meltaway Cookies: A Festive Holiday Delight!

These peppermint meltaway cookies are a delicious old-fashioned peppermint cookie recipe that is great for Christmas gift giving. Store them in the freezer and give them as gifts during the holidays. They really do melt in your mouth! Peppermint Meltaway Cookies Ingredients: 1 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract 1…

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