Easter is the time to be grateful for our blessings, and our little way of showing thanks to all our valued readers is through a Tangerine and Pink Easter Party pack giveaway! Included in the pack are: 1. Scalloped Cupcake Wrapper 2. Cupcake Wrapper 3. Two Watermark Logos 4. Easter Card and Thank you Card 5. An Easter Egg Banner which can be made easily by using some ribbon and a hole punch 6. Cupcake Toppers You can downloaded the pack for free over here (link to zip file Click on Link and download should begin). You can use most of these designs for any occasion and these are all psd layered files so your name and other details can be edited in the Watermark Logo. Orange and Lemond Curd Mascarpone Recipe Below. Enjoy and Happy Easter! {Free Easter Card Printable} {Free Editable Watermark or Logo} {Free Square Favor Box... Read the Rest →
Easter is the time to be grateful for our blessings, and our little way of showing thanks to all our valued readers is through a Tangerine and Pink Easter Party pack giveaway! Included in the pack are: 1. Scalloped Cupcake Wrapper 2. Cupcake Wrapper 3. Two Watermark Logos 4. Easter Card and Thank you Card 5. An Easter Egg Banner which can be made easily by using some ribbon and a hole punch 6. Cupcake Toppers You can downloaded the pack for free over here (link to zip file Click on Link and download should begin). You can use most of these designs for any occasion and these are all psd layered files so your name and other details can be edited in the Watermark Logo. Orange and Lemond Curd Mascarpone Recipe Below. Enjoy and Happy Easter! {Free Easter Card Printable} {Free Editable Watermark or Logo} {Free Square Favor Box... Read the Rest →
Passover is a Jewish holiday that begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan. It is the first of the three major Jewish festivals that have historical and agricultural significance. It represents the beginning of the harvest season in Israel. However, the most important and most widely celebrated aspect of Passover is the commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt. The Hebrew word for Passover is “Pesach” and it means “to pass over”. Learning the story of Passover will explain the reason the holiday is called Passover. The story of Passover can be found in the Torah, in the books of Exodus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. When Joseph, the son of Jacob, moved his family to Egypt during a famine in their homeland, the Israelites were well received and even lived peacefully with the Egyptians for many years. But, the growing Israelite community made Egyptians fearful that they would... Read the Rest →
Passover is a Jewish holiday that begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan. It is the first of the three major Jewish festivals that have historical and agricultural significance. It represents the beginning of the harvest season in Israel. However, the most important and most widely celebrated aspect of Passover is the commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt. The Hebrew word for Passover is “Pesach” and it means “to pass over”. Learning the story of Passover will explain the reason the holiday is called Passover. The story of Passover can be found in the Torah, in the books of Exodus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. When Joseph, the son of Jacob, moved his family to Egypt during a famine in their homeland, the Israelites were well received and even lived peacefully with the Egyptians for many years. But, the growing Israelite community made Egyptians fearful that they would... Read the Rest →
In terms of food for Easter and Passover many different varieties come to mind, some of them very particular to individual families and some of them universal. One of the most commonly eaten foods, worldwide, on both holidays is leg of lamb. Lamb is a symbol for both the Jewish and Christian faith. Lamb is widely available at springtime. The Jewish tradition of eating lamb during Passover, the holiday that commemorates the Exodus, originated with the sacrifice of lamb that each Jewish family made during the Exodus. For Christians it was Christ who became the Passover Lamb and the lamb became the symbol for His sacrifice on the cross. Lamb symbolizes rebirth, rejuvenation and sacrifice. In America making a leg of lamb is something done once a year, for the spring holidays. In some cultures cooking with lamb is a part of their every day fare. For a generation of... Read the Rest →
In terms of food for Easter and Passover many different varieties come to mind, some of them very particular to individual families and some of them universal. One of the most commonly eaten foods, worldwide, on both holidays is leg of lamb. Lamb is a symbol for both the Jewish and Christian faith. Lamb is widely available at springtime. The Jewish tradition of eating lamb during Passover, the holiday that commemorates the Exodus, originated with the sacrifice of lamb that each Jewish family made during the Exodus. For Christians it was Christ who became the Passover Lamb and the lamb became the symbol for His sacrifice on the cross. Lamb symbolizes rebirth, rejuvenation and sacrifice. In America making a leg of lamb is something done once a year, for the spring holidays. In some cultures cooking with lamb is a part of their every day fare. For a generation of... Read the Rest →
Ever Since I was a girl I have been fascinated with Russia. As I am an American with Sicilian roots it confounded family members that I would be so interested in Russia. My interest may have something to do with the fact that I grew up during the cold war era. The USSR was always a topic of conversation or in the news. Of course, there were the romanticized stories about Anastasia as well. And, what girl didn’t know the names Nadia Comaneci or Olga Korbut? (While not Russian both gymnasts came from soviet bloc countries; Romania and Belarus.) I grew to love the Matryoshka dolls, the art of Evgenia Antipova, Faberge eggs and hand decorated Russian Easter eggs. And, when I had children of my own I found a children’s author that I just adore, Patricia Polacco. I fell in love with her artwork and her stories. One of... Read the Rest →
Ever Since I was a girl I have been fascinated with Russia. As I am an American with Sicilian roots it confounded family members that I would be so interested in Russia. My interest may have something to do with the fact that I grew up during the cold war era. The USSR was always a topic of conversation or in the news. Of course, there were the romanticized stories about Anastasia as well. And, what girl didn’t know the names Nadia Comaneci or Olga Korbut? (While not Russian both gymnasts came from soviet bloc countries; Romania and Belarus.) I grew to love the Matryoshka dolls, the art of Evgenia Antipova, Faberge eggs and hand decorated Russian Easter eggs. And, when I had children of my own I found a children’s author that I just adore, Patricia Polacco. I fell in love with her artwork and her stories. One of... Read the Rest →
Truthfully, we’d love to share some hot cross buns with you over a nice hot cup of coffee, but we are sure you will do the same with your family and friends. They are too good to not share! Traditionally these buns are served on Good Friday. But, there are a lot of people who shy away from yeasted breads. So we thought we’d offer you this recipe early so that you might practice. Frankly, we make these all year long as they are just a fantastic breakfast treat. Hot Cross Buns adapted from (Emeril Lagasse) Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest... Read the Rest →
Truthfully, we’d love to share some hot cross buns with you over a nice hot cup of coffee, but we are sure you will do the same with your family and friends. They are too good to not share! Traditionally these buns are served on Good Friday. But, there are a lot of people who shy away from yeasted breads. So we thought we’d offer you this recipe early so that you might practice. Frankly, we make these all year long as they are just a fantastic breakfast treat. Hot Cross Buns adapted from (Emeril Lagasse) Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest... Read the Rest →
