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Host Your Own Day of the Dead Party

Oct 18th 2017

Although the holiday name might suggest a morbid time, Day of the Dead is actually a time to celebrate life, not to mourn death. Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a two-day Mexican holiday when families remember those who have died. The belief is that on these days, the spirits of loved ones are allowed to connect again with their families. The first day (November 1st) is for children … read more

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Christmas Cookie Recipes

Oct 12th 2017

Sugar CookiesIngredients 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar granulated sugarDirections Mix powdered sugar, margarine, vanilla, almond extract and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 … read more

Christmas Pie Recipes

Oct 12th 2017

Paulette’s Famous Crumb Topping Apple PieFillingIngredients 7 - 8 Empire apples peeled, cored, and sliced into about 8 sections per apple Granulated sugar Cinnamon Nutmeg FlourDirections Put apples in a bowl and coat with granulated sugar. Then add a few tablespoons of cinnamon (to taste) and about two dashes of nutmeg and then a few dashes of flour (to thicken mixture). There is … read more

Christmas Cake Recipes

Oct 10th 2017

Joyce's Melted Ice Cream Cake This is a cake with endless possibilities so let your imagination and your taste buds go wild with this one!Ingredients 1 package (18.25 oz) Duncan Hines white cake mix 2 cups melted ice cream (any flavor but use high quality brand such as Ben and Jerry’s or Häagen-Dazs / 1pt size) 3 large eggsDirections Blend ingredients in electric mixer: low for 1 min … read more

Christmas Frosting Recipes

Oct 10th 2017

Cream Cheese FrostingIngredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups powdered sugarDirections Beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla in 2 1/2 -quart bowl on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and of spreading consistency. Frosts a 13x9-inch cake or fills and frosts two 8 or 9-inch ca … read more

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