Dessert Rosettes

Dessert Rosettes made by Alicia. These are a very yummy Scandinavian treat made by dipping a shaped hot iron into batter and then hot oil. She served it with a pudding like sauce and lingonberry jam. The dishes are our winter ones. Let it Snow is just how life is in Winnipeg so we might as well have it on our plates!

Ice Candles

Aren't these lovely centerpieces? We got the 2 piece molds at a garden supply center for a clearance price. I put the water and left over pine branches into the mold and stuck it outside to freeze because it was colder outside than in my freezer!

I had them on a nice platter and it helped keep things tidy. Don't forget these things do melt! The candle inside at one point melted right through. There are really a lot of options for what you could freeze in the mold. I like the greenery and berries but you could add citrus slices, tiny decoration.

Cold New Years Eve 2014

Bob and I took the grandkids out to see Frozen while their parents went to a New Years Eve party. After we dropped them all off at home we stopped at Tim Horten's to warm up!

The Manger Scene

I just love this sweet picture.

He is so thoughtful. I made these figures over 30 years ago from a printed panel. I added little embellishments like little pearls and jewels on the wise men and camels. The manger has a little insert that is Baby Jesus on one side and a hay print on the other so we turn it to be baby up on Christmas.

Christmas Kitty

Storm the Cat  is enjoying a few of her presents.