Aunt Laura, pretty as always!
Thanks for the outfit Aunt Laura,
It's really beautiful!
Dec 29, 2006
Austin and Aunt JO
I finally got to meet Austin and Katie!
I'll miss you Austin and when you get a little bigger you can come stay with Aunt Jo in Brazil during your vacations!
Christmas in Michigan 2006
Christmas 2006 at the Housel Residence.
It was beautiful and I was so glad to be home!
Dec 17, 2006
Purple Table setting
Here, single-bloom bouquets of allium, roses, and freesia are propped in old-fashioned containers.
Event design by Nico de Swert, nicodeswert.com.
THE ULTIMATE EGGNOG
THE ULTIMATE EGGNOG
6 large eggs
3/4 cups vanilla sugar (also available at specialty markets)
1 quarts half and half (or light cream)
1 cup brandy
2 cups bourbon or dark rum
freshly grated nutmeg
In large bowl, beat eggs until pale yellow and slightly frothy. Add sugar and half and half, and stir until well blended. Add brandy and bourbon (or dark rum) and stir. Transfer to large pitcher and chill until cold, at least 3 hours. Divide between 6 punch cups, garnish each with sprinkle of nutmeg, and serve. Makes about 6 servings.
http://www.epicurious.com
6 large eggs
3/4 cups vanilla sugar (also available at specialty markets)
1 quarts half and half (or light cream)
1 cup brandy
2 cups bourbon or dark rum
freshly grated nutmeg
In large bowl, beat eggs until pale yellow and slightly frothy. Add sugar and half and half, and stir until well blended. Add brandy and bourbon (or dark rum) and stir. Transfer to large pitcher and chill until cold, at least 3 hours. Divide between 6 punch cups, garnish each with sprinkle of nutmeg, and serve. Makes about 6 servings.
http://www.epicurious.com
Champagne Punch
Champagne Punch
Ingredients:
2 750 ml bottles sparkling wine
1 750 ml bottle white dinner wine
6 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
1 lemon
1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
2 cups orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice ice block
Directions:
In a saucepan combine white wine, cloves, cinnamon.
Squeeze in lemon juice, and then add the rest of the lemon.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain and cool completely.
Place ice in punch bowl.
Pour in spice/wine mixture, sparkling wine, and juices.
Stir gently.
Servings: Approximately 25.
Found at: http://www.fineliving.com/fine/entertaining
Ingredients:
2 750 ml bottles sparkling wine
1 750 ml bottle white dinner wine
6 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
1 lemon
1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
2 cups orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice ice block
Directions:
In a saucepan combine white wine, cloves, cinnamon.
Squeeze in lemon juice, and then add the rest of the lemon.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain and cool completely.
Place ice in punch bowl.
Pour in spice/wine mixture, sparkling wine, and juices.
Stir gently.
Servings: Approximately 25.
Found at: http://www.fineliving.com/fine/entertaining
Dec 15, 2006
Glass and Tableware by Rosanna
Beautiful and creative table top items from: http://www.rosannainc.com
Dec 14, 2006
Birthday Gift
Quick Birthday Present.
I baked her a dozen chocolate chip cookies and put them in this golden box with a pink and golden ribbon.
Parabéns Elo!
Christmas Stockings
Whimsical Krinkles Christmas stockings, made of fun feathers and plush fabric.
Found at Horchow
Pink and Yellow Bedroom
Beautiful color arrangements for a unique bedroom.
from: Marie Claire Maison.com
Dec 13, 2006
PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE
Great recipe site for cheesecakes and other dishes using philly cream cheese!
Easter Bunny
This picture is from BHG, December 2006 issue.
The pillows are so cute, you could use them for Easter as well.
Campbell's Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (regular or 98% Fat Free)
2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 cup milk
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
8 cups cooked cut green beans
2 2/3 cups French's® French Fried Onions
Directions:
1. Stir soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, beans and 1 1/3 cups onions in 3-qt. casserole.
2. Bake at 350°F. for 25 min. or until hot. Stir.
3. Top with remaining onions. Bake for 5 min. more.
Directions:
1. Stir soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, beans and 1 1/3 cups onions in 3-qt. casserole.
2. Bake at 350°F. for 25 min. or until hot. Stir.
3. Top with remaining onions. Bake for 5 min. more.
TIP: For a festive touch, stir in 1/2 cup chopped red pepper with soup.
Green Bean Casserole Cheese lovers: Omit soy sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese with soup. Sprinkle additional cheese as desired when topping with onions.
Green Bean Casserole Cheese lovers: Omit soy sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese with soup. Sprinkle additional cheese as desired when topping with onions.
Dec 12, 2006
MOCHA COCOA
MOCHA COCOA
Layer 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder,
Layer 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder,
1 cup granulated sugar,
1/2 cup espresso powder,
1 cup powdered milk,
1/2 teaspoon salt, and
1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate or miniature chocolate chips.
Makes 1 quart mix or 12 servings hot cocoa.
Personalized Cosmetic bags
Personalized gifts found at http://www.beau-coup.com
The cosmetic bag can be personalized with an initial, custom embroidered on imported dupioni silk and lined in fleur-de-lis water repellant vinyl.
Each makeup bag has a zipper closure with a matching satin ribbon pull.
Dec 11, 2006
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