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Tuesday Treats: New Year’s Eve Turtle Cheesecake Dip

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Silver James

Having a party tonight? Or staying in with your nearest and dearest? Here’s a quick and easy dip that marries sweet with savory for some yummy munching while waiting for the ball to fall. This one is hard not to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Silver James

🎅MERRY CHRISTMAS!🎄 Sometimes, I get inspired around this time of year. The first time, CHRISTMAS MOON was the result. It’s still one of my favorite Christmas stories. 😉 Then came A VERY SADE CHRISTMAS. (I should dig that one out … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Sweet Potato Marshmellow Casserole

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Silver James

CHRISTMAS EVE GIFT!!!! I love the original sweet potato “casserole” served during the holidays–which is basically boiled-then-peeled-and-sliced sweet potatoes, butter, Karo Syrup (corn syrup), and marshmallows. This “variation on a theme” has me rethinking side dishes and at the same … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Monday

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Silver James

I celebrate Christmas. I have friends who celebrate Hannakuh. Happy Hannakuh, y’all! I have other friends who celebrate the Winter Solstice and Yuletide. Merry-merry to you! I don’t know anyone who celebrates Kwanzaa, but if you do, enjoy. This time … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Stirling Silver Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Silver James

Y’all know I’m a huge Lindsey Stirling fan. Here’s one of her new videos perfect for this time of year, and it includes some of my favorite Christmas songs. Go forth and listen to the music that makes you happy … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Fuss-Free Ravioli Casserole

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Silver James

I love traditional holiday food–turkey and dressing, ham and marshmallow sweet potatos, and I get my fill between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. But in my family, we have a Christmas Eve tradition of Italian food. Spaghetti. Lasagna. Ravioli. And I … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season of Mondays

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Silver James

How can December be half over? How can Christmas be TEN days away?!?! *FLAIL* Why am I asking rhetorical questions? So, it’s Monday once again. There’s been a week since the last Monday. Stuff happened. Just like stuff will happen … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: That Christmas Mood

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Silver James

It’s Friday the 13th. It’s also two weeks (or waaay less) until Christmas and I’m more Grinch than Rudolph. Which is bad luck for me. As a result, I went in search of a Christmas commercial to help put me … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Feeling Blue

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another #1lineWed prompt. Whether your between the devil and deep blue sea, or once in a blue moon, or…in the case of this snippet, cussing a blue streak, there are blue words to be had. I may have … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Warm Winter Lemon Cake

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Silver James

Easy to put together, warm and yummy with a hint of summer lemon to be savored on a cold, winter day. Also a good addition to holiday get-togethers and/or potlucks. Time: 1 Hr 35 Min Prep: 15 Min Cook: 1 … Continue reading →

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