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This is the time of year to enjoy

CALAMARI STEW 3 Tbs Olive Oil 1 Small Onion – chopped 4 Garlic Cloves – peeled and sliced 2 Cups White Wine 4 Cups Spaghetti Sauce – homemade or jarred 1 Pinch Oregano 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Black Pepper…

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HAPPY BOXING DAY!

What is the history of Boxing Day? According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the custom arose because servants, who would have to wait on their masters on Christmas Day, were allowed to visit their families the next day and employers…

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Wishing you Christmas Blessings!

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born, this day in the city of David, a Savior, which…

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BIS NONNO’S CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

(Some dishes are so tied to tradition that it wouldn’t be the holiday without them.) 3 Tbs Olive Oil – to coat bottom of large pot 1 Large Onion – roughly chopped 1 Medium Carrot – finely chopped 1…

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CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS

` LOBSTER OR CRAB QUICHE An elegant quiche satisfyingly filled with chunks of lobster or crab. A great recipe and so well suited for a great brunch or midday meal. 1 TB BUTTER – unsalted 1 CELERY RIB –…

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CHRISTMAS PLATES and More!

  Eons ago when our children were young, I would make Christmas plates that we would use at Christmas time and always for Christmas morning breakfast. As the years went on the number of plates grew which worked out…

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FRANCESCA’S SUGAR STICKS

(From My Dear Friend Francesca German in Erie, PA) 6 Egg Whites 1 Cup Flour Sifted ¾ Cup Sugar – plus extra for second baking 2 tsps Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Walnuts – whole 8 Tbs Butter – unsalted,…