Sunday, December 7, 2008

Holiday Happenings

I hope that all of you have been staying warm while getting you Holiday shopping and decorating completed. It is hard to believe that we are only 18 days away from Christmas!
Allow my husband's blog to help you plan for holiday weather and travel.
Please visit his blog and give him a shout!
Looking for a particular forecast for your area or holiday plans?
Leave a comment and put him to work!!!!!!!

Are you getting snow this week?
If so, please leave a comment on Doppler Dale's Weather page with your snow totals!

Thanks for visiting! I hope that you will give his blog a try and share with your family and friends. Have a great rest of the weekend!




Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Holiday Breakfast Ideas

Happy Holidays!

Your holiday guests are just around the corner. In just a few short weeks, you will have a house full of family and friends. How would you like some recipe ideas? The holidays are such a busy time for all of us. However, let me make your life easier, but treating you to delicious menu items for your holiday festivities!

Place an order by sending me an email by December 8th and receive 25% off. Since Christmas is on the 25th of December, could you ask for a better discount?

Please email all orders to: baderjenn@gmail.com

Baked French Toast
16-ounce loaf French bread
8 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
1 Homemade Gourmet® Spiced Dip Mix
1 teaspoon vanilla
Praline Topping
1 cup butter, softened
1 Homemade Gourmet® Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¾ cup pecans
½ teaspoon nutmeg
maple syrup or honey for serving
Slice bread into 1-inch slices. Arrange the slices in a generously buttered 13x9x2 baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla, Spiced Dip Mix and salt; beat with mixer or whisk until blended, but not too bubbly. Pour over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the mixture, spooning some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil; refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine praline topping ingredients (apple crisp mix, brown sugar, pecans, nutmeg) in a medium bowl and spread evenly over bread. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or longer; until puffed and golden. Serve with maple syrup or honey.

Cranberry Poinsettias
¼ cup Homemade Gourmet® Cranberry Margarita Party Blender Mix
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup orange juice
3 cups crushed ice
½ cup vodka
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix on high for 1 - 2 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Pour in glasses and serve. Garnish with orange slices or mint leaves, if desired.2. To make this on the rocks, pour all ingredients, excluding the ice, into a pitcher and stir until the mix is completely dissolved. Serve over ice. Garnish with orange slices or mint leaves, if desired. Serves 6, 8-ounce glasses for each recipe*This mix will make 4 recipes for a total of 24, 8-ounce glasses. **To make a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and follow all other directions as written.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Winner Announced

Congratulations Patrice!!!!!!!!!
Please email me to select your muffin give-away!
Stay tuned for another give away this week!