More Christmas Fun

Here's one more link to Christmas fun, http://www.frontdoor.com/buy/10-towns-with-dazzling-holiday-decorations/pictures/pg206 , enjoy the tour.

Christmas Beautiful

Check this link for some fine looking Christmas Homes http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/stunning-outdoor-christmas-displays/pictures/index.html Happy Holidays!

Orange Eggnog Punch

Like Grandma made............
Orange Eggnog Punch
Ingredients1 quart reduced-fat dairy eggnog or 1 can (1 quart) eggnog1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed)1 can (12 ounces) ginger ale (chilled) Nutritional Information 1 Serving:Calories 177Saturated Fat 2gTotal Fat 4gProtein 7gCarbohydrate 28gFiber 0gSodium 82mgCholesterol 97mg
Introduction:This traditional holiday beverage gets fresh sparkle and flavor from the addition of ginger ale and orange juice. Makes eight 7-ounce servings.Preparation time: 5 minutes.Step 1:In a pitcher, stir eggnog and orange juice concentrate until well mixed. Pour in ginger ale and stir gently.

Christmas Champagne Punch

This sounds tasty.................
Champagne Reception Punch
Ingredients5 pints (10 cups) fresh strawberries1 1/2 cups pineapple juice (chilled)3/4 cup fresh lemon juice3/4 cup superfine sugar1 bottle (4/5 quart) champagne or sparkling wine (with or without alcohol) chilledNutritional Information 1 serving:Calories 92Saturated Fat 0gTotal Fat 0gProtein 1gCarbohydrate 17gFiber 0gSodium 1mgCholesterol 0mg
Introduction:Since colonial days, a punch of champagne and fruit has been a favorite for "very proper receptions." Makes about 2 quarts or 10 6-ounce servings.Preparation time: 15 minutes. Freezing time: 6 hours.Chilling time: 2 hours. Step 1:To make the strawberry ice cubes: At least 6 hours before party time, wash the berries. Place 1 small, pretty berry (with leafy hulls attached) in each compartment of 2 standard-size ice cube trays, then fill with water and freeze. Step 2:To prepare the punch: Remove the hulls from the remaining berries and place them in a food processor. Process for 2 minutes or until pureed, then transfer to a punch bowl. Stir in the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, pour in the champagne and float the strawberry ice cubes on top.

Holiday Recipes

Do you want to try a new recipe for your Thanksgiving Turkey? If so here's a link to some new ideas. http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2011/11/10/best-thanksgiving-turkey-recipes/
or try this one http://www.yumsugar.com/2011-Thanksgiving-Recipes-20332020

Happy Holiday Season to All!

Christmas planning! Yeh - Right

Do you plan ahead for the Christmas Holidays? Here's a link to some planning ideas that might help. http://christmas.organizedhome.com/christmas-countdown/2011/assignments-day-18
It also offers a printable Christmas count down Calendar

Yesterdays post/Hobby Farm for Sale

I've been a resident of Olean Missouri for 33 years and I've enjoyed every day of living there. The town and my farm are loaded with history so if you're interested here's a link to some of the history. http://www.millercountymuseum.org/communities/olean.html
Don't forget "The Testicle Festival"

Great hobby farm suitable for horses!

1800's restored 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 14 acres. Claw foot tubs, hardwood & tile floors, wood stoves, hot tub on brick patio, lots of out buildings, above ground pool, nice pasture along full time creek bottom, garden and fruit trees. Great for horses or a few cattle, sheep & chickens. Minutes from Lake of the Ozarks and Jefferson City. Only 2/10 mile of gravel.
Beautifully restored
Tall ceilings and bulls eye trim
Hardwood and tile floors
2 Woodburning stoves
2 Wells
Clawfoot tubs
14 acres
Brick Patio with Hot Tub
Above Ground Pool with large deck and slide
Raised Bed Garden and Fruit Trees
Lots of out buildings