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December

IMG_2167{Winter Poinsettias}

When the twelfth and final month of the year arrives so, does the greatest concentration of holiday observances. Beginning with Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and do not forget those who will assemble at Stonehenge for the winter solstice to celebrate the shortest day {light} of the year. December definitely has a festive air which makes it easy to snuggle down and feel gloriously comfortable.

I have already begun compiling a series of “Jazzy Holiday” playlists so; music will be permeating the house while decorating, cooking or just ending a long day after shopping and/or work. Several boxes of tasteful cards have been chosen to send to friends and family that do not impose idealistic views and I have picked up several large poinsettias to decorate a few rooms. I am not into a great deal of glitz and flash, mind you I am drawn to all that glitters, but preferably not in home that will be eventually overrun with family and pets over the next few weeks.

And it is crucial for me to start the holiday season by purchasing several boxes of “chocolate covered cherries” to share immediately, and since work takes precedence it is hard to whip-up homemade candy recipes until a weekend presents a bit of time. But, I can never resist this classic recipe of delicious dark chocolate and juicy cherries in a fabulously sweet fondant.

I have been collecting and receiving recipes from friends, storing them on my computer and in files all year long. Now comes the fun part of sorting through the various ingredients to make the most scrumptious meal of the holiday season.

Stay festive!!!!
K

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Thanksgiving 11.28.13

IMG_0866{Seasonal savories & spices used to cook the holiday meal; onions, bay leaves, leeks, sage and rosemary from the Heath Garden}

In relation to the fall and winter holidays Thanksgiving is the least climatic of all since, you do not have to dress in costume, decorate the house in twinkling lights or shop for gifts. It is the one holiday that demands only one thing that we stop, take time to be with our loved ones, and share with those who are not as fortunate.

Around our house the day is quite casual with family and pets entirely underfoot. Everyone is gathered within the kitchen where delicious aromas emanate, and though the atmosphere is truly relaxed an extra place setting can easily be set to welcome friends without breaking our stride. Since, we are  we are tied to traditions that involve certain foods, colorful story-telling or listening to joyous holiday music, we can remember to be grateful for all we have and to be thankful for our loved ones.

I would like to wish everyone a very Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

K