December 23, 2013
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Happy Winter Solstice! Just watched my Golden Retriever do the splits outside on the ice.... I told her the good news is that we are now heading towards summer! I think she swore at me but I can't be sure...
December 21, 2013
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December 20, 2013
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December 19, 2013
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December 19, 2013
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Day 17 ~ Garlic Roasting Day! All this yummy garlic is waiting to be roasted for Christmas gifts. Looking for how I roast it?? Super easy, check out my post HERE: http://www.thehippiemoose.com/2013/04/mmmmm-garlic.html
December 18, 2013
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Christmas Peanut Brittle is all done....
Peanut Brittle
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup water
1 cup peanuts
2 tbsp. butter softened
1 tsp. baking soda
1. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a heavy pot combine sugar, syrup, salt and water. Stir until all sugar is dissolved and bring to a boil. Stir in peanuts and place candy thermometer in pot (not touching the bottom of the pan). Stir frequently until it reaches 300 degrees F. (150 degrees C.)
3. Remove from heat and add butter and baking soda. Stir until butter is fully melted and soda is incorporated. Pour onto cookie sheet. If necessary use a spoon to space out peanuts. Cool completely. Break into pieces and store in a sealed container or bag for gift giving!!
December 16, 2013
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December 15, 2013
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Hot Oatmeal bread just out of the oven...
MAKES 2 LOAVES
Amish Oatmeal Bread
1 pkg. of dry yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp.)
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar or molasses
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp butter
2 cups boiling water
5-6 cups flour
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water
2. In large bowl combine oats, whole wheat flour, sugar,
salt, and butter. Pour boiling water over all and mix well. When mixture is
cooled to lukewarm stir in yeast.
3. Stir in approx. half of the flour. Knead in remaining
flour in really large bowl or on floured surface.
4. Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise until double
(about an hour). Punch down. Shape into two loaves and place in greased bread
pans. Let rise again (45 min- hour).
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 min. Cool on rack, brush
tops with butter for a soft crust.
December 14, 2013
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The Kissing Ball, a Christmas tradition...
Read more about the origin of this decoration HERE
OR make your own!! Directions HERE
Read more about the origin of this decoration HERE
OR make your own!! Directions HERE
December 13, 2013
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December 12, 2013
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December 11, 2013
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December 10, 2013
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December 08, 2013
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December 07, 2013
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December 06, 2013
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December 04, 2013
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December 03, 2013
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December 02, 2013
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I love the December Photo Project! It's a great kick in the butt to get shooting and posting, so here I go....
December 01, 2013
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