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The Gift Of Jewelry

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One thing I have learned over the years is that jewelry is a big thing during the holidays. If you are a man you see commercials driving home the point that if you don’t get your special someone some really expensive jewelry you should feel horrible.

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I think it’s a ploy to make people spend money they really don’t have. Well that could be said for any gift. The cheapest gifts can set you back a lot of dough. However jewelry seems to glow and enchants the eye. In the end you want to make your mate feel happy. I haven’t fallen for that pressure. My wife has simple tastes which is nice. It’s the thought that counts, right.

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Tony’s Holiday Meatballs. A Tasty and Easy Holiday Crowd Pleaser

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Every year during the holidays I do meatballs for gatherings of family, friends and work. There is nothing incredibly gourmet about them but they are easy to prepare and they can feed a crowd.

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The ingredients are fairly simple.

  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 Bottle of Bottled Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 Bag Fully Cooked Italian-style meatballs

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In a slow cooker put in meatballs (preferably frozen) and cover them with the soy sauce and barbecue sauce. Put the slow cooker on its highest setting for about an hour and a half, then reduce to low.

These meatballs will have a unique flavor with the soy and barbecue sauces along with the seasonings in the balls themselves.

If you have any questions let me know. Try this out for your holiday gatherings.

 

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Cheese Blintzes

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We had this for breakfast this morning. These blintzes are slightly sweet, somewhat savory and all good. Enjoy them any time of year.

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Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz small-curd cottage or ricotta cheese, drained
  • 8 oz farmer’s cheese or cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but adds a nice bright flavor)

Crepe Batter:

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk (can also use cream, half-and-half, or egg nog)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • About 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine (for coating skillet)

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North Pole Limited Train Excursion

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Tonight we went on an imaginary journey to the north pole from the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. It was a fun trip that made us remember the times when we heard stories of Santa and Mrs. Claus. We enjoyed a voyage like that of “The Polar Express” except we didn’t encounter many caribou. During the trip they gave us a snack and a jingle bell. This is a great holiday attraction that is right here in Chattanooga, Tennessee that families of all types can enjoy. Christmas is better when you do things like this.

Today is also the Feast Day of St. Nicholas so this fun event was very appropriate.

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What Is Your Elf Name?

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OK friends, what is your elf name? Mine is Sugarplum Sugar-Socks. Have fun with this and leave your name in the comments.

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Hello December 2015, Let’s Do This!

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So we are at the last month of the year. In a matter of days there will be holiday celebrations and the dawning of a new year…2016. Let’s finish 2015 strong and we have just a month to complete our 2015 new years resolutions. Have a great December everyone.