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Tuesday Tidbits: Christmas Eve Edition

Christmas Eve gift! This is an old Irish/Southern tradition. The person who first greets others by saying “Christmas Eve gift!” is supposed to get a present. My present would be if lots of people bought one of my books either … Continue reading

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‘Twas the Monday…

…before Christmas and all through the house, every creature was stirring, inclduing dog, cats, and spouse! So. I finally got Christmas lists last Wednesday night. ‘Zon Prime is my friend. Even with the strike. It looked like we’d be one … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Christmas Moon Trifle

We are one week away from Christmas Eve. I will NOT do a muppet flail. Okay, yes I will.*muppet flail*! And that’s out of my system now. What will be, will be. Right? The only baking I need to do … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Christmas Pecans Ranger Style

Here’s another “traditional” Christmas-time treat that I absolutely binge out on. Also, they are easy peasy (as long as you pay attention!), quick, and yummy to the max. Everybody likes these. Trust me. FYI, if you give food gifts, these … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Christmas Crack(le) Candy

It’s December. Christmas is coming–along with a host of other holidays depending on how you celebrate. Today’s recipe came out of my files, given to me by a former neighbor. Long story, snippet version: Very nice mom and dad and … Continue reading

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Monday Things

Welcome to the final week of November for 2024. Where has the year gone? I know I’m not the only one who has noticed the time is flying. Sadly, I’m not in any hurry so time could slow down and … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Moonstruck Guinness Irish Stew

The leaves are falling and not from the drought but because there’s a nip in the air come the dark of the evening. No more of this blazing sunlight at almost 9 pm. Nope. By 6 o’clock, it’s time to … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Boston Blueberry Scones

Yes. I’m featuring scones. Again. I mean, look. The characters are all of Irish desent and some of them immigrants. They drink Guinness and Harp and Irish whiskey. And they like scones. And tea. Sometimes. The tea. Not the scones. … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Moonstruck Chocolate Chip Scones

It’s Tuesday. I need treats! Why? Let me count the ways. 1 – We fell back Sunday. Okay, that’s really not as big a hardship as that whole spring forward thing come March or April… 2 – It’s election day … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Frozen Irish Moonlight

Look! Something cold and refreshing! And an actual treat to go with the title. I realize that it’s almost Halloween and folks should be at least wearing sweaters and thinking hot chocolare or a real Irish coffee. Yeah, about that. … Continue reading

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