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October 9, 2013  

Time Saving Holiday Recipes

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Thanksgiving Morning Scones

As the holidays approach I am always looking for time-saving recipes that I can make ahead and freeze. A couple of weeks before the holiday I like to make these scones so I have something ready made for breakfast Thanksgiving morning, while I do all my last minute prep work for the Thanksgiving feast!  We have enjoyed these scones for years, I hope you do as well!

2 1/2 Cups Flour
1/2 C Sugar
2 1/2tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
6 TBL. Cold Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup Frozen Fruit

I have even used dried cranberries which is one of my favorites!

Mix to first 4 ingredients in mixer. Add butter (chopped) and mix into a meal mixture. Add cream and mix. Add fruit and mix. Place onto flat surface and form a circle. Sprinkle with sugar and cut into wedges. Place on baking sheet and bake at 425 degree oven for 15 to 17 minutes.

Add a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!

Source: FoodNetwork.com

October 7, 2013  

The Perfect Holiday to Say Thank You

It’s Thanksgiving Show Your Appreciation!  The holiday season generally brings us closer to others though it can be a stressful time as well. What can you give back to the people who are there for you? Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday to show our appreciation.  The friend that is always there for you, the staff member that works overtime so you don’t have to, the neighbor who lends you a helping hand with a home project or a family member you can call for advice no matter what time of the day it is.  How can you show your gratitude to the people in your life?  This month begin writing down all the people who make a big or small difference in your life. Thanksgiving is just seven weeks away so I am here to give you some simple yet meaningful ways to say thank you during the month of November.  Here are some ways to say thank you.

To Your Neighbor:
  • It’s the holidays so make them fresh batch of cookies or a homemade pie.
  • If you enjoy your neighbor’s company invite them over for dinner.
  • The old fashion thank you, a handwritten note.
  • The gift of your time.
Company Staff:
  • Organize a staff appreciation lunch.
  • Consider sending them a Thanksgiving card instead of Christmas.
  • A personalized hand written note.

Family:

Do you have family members that live long distance or for some reason will not be with you for Thanksgiving this year?  A nice Thanksgiving gift for those that will not be celebrating the holiday with you is to make a video of the day.  With today’s technology it is easy to make a family video with you Smart Phone or IPad.  Include messages from each person and either email the video or burn  it onto a DVD.  What a fun way to show family you are thinking about them.