Holly Jolly Times

Are you READY?
We have a giveaway!   

I made peanut butter chocolate chip cookies and Grinch cookies so far.  I had an amazing helper who is THE best at watching the clock to ensure no burnt cookies!  Something I am guilty of not doing (multitasking diversion).

I am in process of making a variety of sweet Biscotti today.  I also found a recipe for Savory Biscotti with dried tomatoes, olives, basil, and parmesan!

I will also make chipotle cheese crackers and a pomegranate covered cheese ball among other things.  

I got tired just typing this!  It is the time of year that brings out the cook and baker in me.  I have always loved to cook and bake.  I'm not a Julia Child, but prefer honest, simple, homey foods.  

I will do a giveaway of the beautiful mason jar lids for the Holidays. 

Comment below and share to Facebook to have your name in the drawing.

Here are some tried and true recipes for your gifting and eating!

Beer Cheese Spread

1 lb aged natural cheddar cheese

1 lb natural swiss cheese

1 clove garlic, mashed

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

8 ounces beer  (regular or non alcoholic)

DIRECTIONS

Grate the cheeses finely.

Mix the cheeses with the garlic, dry mustard and Worcestershire.

Gradually beat in the beer until the mixture is well blended and of spreading consistency.

Place in a small mason jar for gifting.  Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Serve at room temperature.

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 VERY CHERRY FLUFF

1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling

1 (8-ounce) bowl frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (any kind)

In a large bowl, fold together all ingredients.

Spoon into a serving bowl or individual dessert glasses. Chill before serving.  You can add a pirouette cookie to the glass for a garnish.

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Ready for Fall?

And it begins!  Seems like when September hits we begin seeing a flurry of activities that doesn't stop until New Years!

• Back to school activities 
• Fall Holiday planning
• Football weekend entertaining
• Hostess gifts for parties
• Create menus for gatherings
• Make and mail cards
• New outfits and party clothes
• It makes me dizzy!

We sure can help with some of the items.    Darling and inexpensive hostess gifts begin with upycled glass/mason jars and chalk paint, tie with a ribbon and Voila!

created by 'Hop to it'

OR how about a darling personalized shelf sitter using wood blocks with papers and embellishments....

created by Jean Moore

All made so easy and beautiful with Dixie Belle Chalk Paints at our store.   Please visit to see some great products.

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Almost September!

We really are getting into Fall and that means celebrating the beauty and fun of Fall andWinter Holidays.

Here are some items you may want to try without fantastic paints and accessories.  We will have MORE kits soon in the store, you get wood, paint(s) and brush, some include stencils with instructions.

created by Amy F Wagner

Fun Stuff by Emily Jeremaison

Made by Stephanie Berger Sydnor

UPCOMING KITS for wood coffins, pumpkins, Trees and more!

See the website for some awesome gift ideas and DIY solutions.

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