The Best of Hearth and Home
“At last the dinner was all done…the apples and oranges were put upon the table, and a shovel-full of chestnuts on the fire. Then the Cratchit family drew round the hearth…While the chestnuts on the fire sputtered and cracked noisily… Bob proposed: `A Merry Christmas to us all, my dears. God bless us.' Which all the family re-echoed.
`God bless us every one,' said Tiny Tim, the last of all.”
- A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens, 1843
We all know kitchens are the heart of our homes, especially during the holidays. It’s no exception here at Mrs. Wages, where plans and stories of family food traditions are the topic of daily coffee breaks.
To celebrate our bountiful blessings this year, we wanted to spread the cheer with some of our own favorites made with our special line of Southern Gourmet Premium Dessert Mixes. The mixes are great on their own, or you can create unique dishes such as Caramel Latte Crème Brulee, Coffee Fudge Pie and Chocolate Raspberry Parfait, sure to please family and friends who come calling.
Food in Jars’ blogger Marisa McClellan goes crazy for cranberries with her delectable Apple Cranberry Jam, Cranberry Ginger Marmalade and Homemade Cranberry Jelly.
Our Iowa bloggers from Nostalgia Farms share their memories and homemade favorites like Black Walnut Divinity and Roast Tomato Caprese Salad.
And enjoy retired extension educator Shirley Camp’s suggestions for creative gift giving straight from her kitchen.
Just as the Cratchit’s drew close to family and friends, here at Mrs. Wages, we hope you are celebrating your own special holiday traditions with those you love. We wish you the merriest of holidays and a safe, healthy and happy New Year.
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