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Can you believe it?  It’s 2009.  Where did last year go so fast?  As our parents used to tell us, the older you get, the faster time flies.  As a 10 year old, I never really knew what that meant.  It seemed like an eternity between birthdays, but now as a 40 year old, I truly understand.

Thanks again for all of the support in 2008.  We really do appreciate it.  We want to make 2009 even better.  We’ll be offering new products, new ideas, and maybe even a few surprises during 2009, so check back with us often. 

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Today is the last day to order something and get it for Christmas without incurring those nasty express and next day air charges.  Be sure you get your orders in before 3pm today to guarantee delivery before the holiday.

I told you I’d have a good one for you on “Oatmeal Muffin Day”.  I”m not sure who exactly comes up with which day is which, but we’ll go by the powers that be and say that today is Oatmeal Muffin Day.

Here’s a recipe for Cherry Oatmeal Muffins.  I haven’t yet tried this one.  Someone try it and let us know how these turn out.  I hope you like it.

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons White Sugar
1 Cup (frozen, chopped) Cherries

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  Today is Bake Cookies Day.  I thought I’d post a simple, no frills Christmas cookie recipe.  Get the kids in the Christmas spirit by letting them help in the kitchen make these yummy cookies.  Tomorrow is Oatmeal muffin day, so get ready for your fiber!  We’ll try to get you a good muffin recipe tomorrow. 

In the mean time, enjoy this one.  It’s simple and very generic.  You can jazz it up with flavors of your choosing and make it your own.

Christmas Cookies

1/2 C. butter
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. light molasses
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It’s getting close….Christmas day is only 10 days away.  I hope all of the shopping is done.  It doesn’t even feel like Christmas down here in the south.  It’s going to be in the mid to high 70’s all week.  No winter down here….We’ll see, maybe we’ll have a cool spell before the 25th.

Today is National Lemon Cupcake Day.

Here’s a recipe I hope you’ll like:

Lemon Cream Cupcakes Ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine — softened

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If you’re looking for a gift that’s a bit out of the ordinary, consider creating your own “treat of the month” club for the gift recipient. This is a wonderful present for anyone on your list who is hard to buy for, including elderly, or relatives who may find it difficult to do their own cooking and baking.

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Here is our Holiday Store hour schedule for the upcoming Christmas holiday:

Our store will be closing at 12 noon on Wed the 24th of December(Christmas Eve), and will not re-open until Friday January 2 at 9am.

If you should place a web order during that time, please know that it will not receive any attention until we return on Jan 2nd.

Our store does vacations and inventory during this time.

We will periodically monitor e-mail during this time should an emergency arise.

Thanks and have a very Merry Christmas!

When you’re in a hurry and need a quick yet practical gift, mixes in a jar are a great idea. These simple … Continue Reading

Homemade Christmas food gifts make wonderful presents . They are unique gifts, unlike any of the other items that you would find at your local store. They are practical, since everyone loves to make great things in the kitchen. They are also easier on the pocketbook, which is vital if you’re on a fixed income or have a large gift list.

Food gifts are appreciated by everyone from military overseas to students living away from home to those who love homemade food but simply … Continue Reading

I got some peanut brittle in a gft basket the other day and enjoyed it so much, I thought I’d share a great brittle recipe with you for the holidays.

1 Tsp Salt
1 TBsp Vanilla
1 Cup White Corn Syrup
2 Cups Sugar
2 Cups Halved Peanuts
1/2 Cup Hot Water
2 TBsp Butter
1 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Cup Well Toasted Coconut(optional)

1. Separate each nut into halves(No whole nuts).
2. Clean, wash, and dry a good flat surface to pour out the brittle mix onto.
3. Spray your prepared surface(baking sheet) with cooking spray(butter flavored spray works well). Don’t forget to spray your spatula so you can scrape … Continue Reading