Month: December 2020

• Shrimp Stuffed Mushroom Caps

  

  This appetizer is quick to make and will be a hit with your guests. Ingredients12-14 large cremini mushrooms1/2 cup cream cheese1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese1 tsp minced garlicd1 tsp lime juicedash of salt and pepper9  medium sized shrimp Directions1. In a steaming basket steam shrimp until they turn from grey to pink.  2. Place…

• Nuts n’ Bolts

  

  This Nuts n’ Bolts recipe has been modified over the years to suit our needs and is a must have at our house during the Christmas season! Ingredients1 box Cheerios cereal (550 grams)1 box Shreddies cereal (550 grams)1/3 bag Pretzels2 cups Peanuts1 cup  butter2 tbsp Seasoned salt1 tbsp Onion powder2 tbsp Garlic powder Directions1. Combine…

• Dyeing a Fine Fleece

  

  Remember as a child dyeing Easter eggs with food colouring and vinegar?  Well dyeing wool is the same principal.  Protein + colour+ acid (vinegar) = dyed protein. Material ListA plastic sheet to protect the countertop from dye20 quart stock potthermometerwhite ladle or spoon measuring spoonsLarge plastic strainerdyevinegarfleece Directions In our last post we scoured the fleece. …

• Mulled Wine

  

  Your guests will know the moment they arrive what is cooking by the aroma of red wine and holiday spices. This classic drink recipe has been modified slightly to suit our tastes and one we are sure you will enjoy. Ingredients2 bottles red wine1 bottle white wine2 oranges1/3 cup brown sugar, or to taste1 (3”)…

• Merry Murlo

  

  The Merry Murlo is our own creation derived from the infused rum sauce to make the Steamed Christmas Carrot Pudding.  This was a happy surprise making a few glasses of this mixture to enjoy! Ingredients1 ounce Spiced Rum Mix3 ounces cranberry juicegarnish with frozen cranberries (optional)serve on ice Spiced Rum MixIngredients1 cup Captain Morgan’s Black…

• Hot Buttered Rum

  

  There are many Hot Buttered Rum recipes out there.  Our recipe amounts for this Hot Buttered Rum have been modified over the years to suit our tastes. It is a definite a hit with family and friends during the Christmas season! I use Captain Morgan Black Spice Rum so be careful of the velvet glove!…