Hi everyone,
Mary Alford here. Today, I’d like to share with you some of my favorite
Christmas things. With the holiday growing closer, I look forward to seeing family
and friends, as well as rememberingloved ones who have gone on before me.
One of myfavorite Christmas
traditions is not all that old, but still very precious to my family. In
December 2012, my father-in-law passed away a little before Christmas. He
wasn't much on decorating for the holiday, but that particular year he had a
little Christmas tree sitting on his dining room table. Since that time, I've
made it a point of putting up his Christmas tree in my dining room.
This is
this year's photo of the tree decorated with photo ornaments of his
great-grandchildren. I think he would be proud.
What are the
holidays without some tasty treats?
When my
oldest granddaughter was still quite young, I came across this recipe and it
soon became a favorite treat to prepare for the season. I make it for my
granddaughter as well as give it away to our neighbors as presents.
It’s a
simple recipe and one I hope you will enjoy this Christmas season.
Peppermint
White Chocolate Popcorn
Prep Time: 5
mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Serves: 8,
Yield: 4 quarts
Ingredients
4 quarts
popped popcorn
1 cup finely
crushed peppermint candies or 10 candy canes
16 ounces
white chocolate
Directions
1. Carefully
melt the white chocolate in the microwave or on the stove. Stir constantly to
prevent burning.
2. Once
melted, stir half of the crushed peppermint into the white chocolate.
3. Put the
popcorn in a large bowl and pour the melted white chocolate and peppermint
mixture on top.
4. Stir the
mixture to coat the popcorn, then sprinkle the remaining peppermint over the
popcorn.
5. Enjoy.
What would
popcorn be without a great holiday movie to enjoy it with?
My favorite
Christmas movie is Christmas Vacation. I love the zany way, the Griswolds’s
perfect holiday plans turn out to be anything but.
So what
about you? What are some of your favorite things to do to make the holiday
special?
Wishing you
all a very Merry Christmas!
Mary Alford
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2 comments:
Thank you for sharing favorite Christmas things. I have a small nativity that my grandparents always had out.
Those are special memories. I love that you are carrying on their tradition for them, Marilyn.
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