Tonight we went to Riverside. We took three of our favorite people to see The Mission Inn’s Festival of Lights.
I’m too wonderfully exhausted to write today’s Blog post. So I leave you with these teasers instead.
Lobby Tree
Glamorous Gingerbread at Casey’s Cupcakes
Horse-Drawn Carriage
Entrance Lights
And Frankly, My Dear… that’s all she wrote!
Here it is. My blog list for Christmas. This is what I really, really, really want for Christmas. For every one of you (and yes, I mean every single one of you!) to comment on this post and let me (and the other readers know) the answers to these 12 Questions of Christmas:
1.What holiday(s) do you celebrate this time of year?
2. What present do you really want this year?
3. What’s the best gift you ever received?
4. What’s your favorite Christmas movie?
5. What’s your favorite holiday meal?
6. What traditions, new and old, do you have?
7. What’s your favorite Christmas song?
8. If you could give just one gift this year, what would it be?
9. How do you decorate this time of year?
10. What’s your favorite holiday memory?
11. What’s your favorite holiday keepsake?
12. Happy Holidays! Share your stories, ideas, wishes, and dreams here.
by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy
Since October is nearly upon us with its crisp cool weather and fun holiday gatherings about to start, I thought I’d share my own cider recipe. It’s been a hit at family gatherings for years, and stores nicely in the fridge for up to a week … if it lasts that long!
I love the versatility of this great party drink. You can serve it hot or cold, by itself or mixed with a citrus soda or even light champagne. Even cider-haters like this beverage, right, Matt? ;)
INGREDIENTS:
1 orange, zested, sliced
1 gallon apple cider (non-sparkling)
6 cinnamon sticks, broken.
Zest the orange, set aside. Slice orange, cut slices into halves.
In slow cooker, combine cider, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices.
Heat on low for two hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve according to taste.
NOLA, by Molly Jo Realy
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