Are you looking for some quick, easy, and inexpensive gift ideas for your neighbors, Sunday School teachers, or guests during the holidays? Here is the first of two I will be sharing this week. Both are never-fail suggestions that will leave the recipients of the …
Beverages
Better Breakfasts: Kefir
Our family recently discovered Kefir in our search for better breakfasts. My husband and I used to drink it when we lived in Eastern Europe, so I recognized the taste even though I didn’t recognize the name. Kefir is known to be one of …
Christmas Punch
I found this yummy recipe online and adapted it to fit our taste and color preference. It is pretty, simple, and refreshing, and everyone requests the recipe. Variations on the theme allow you to change the color and flavor, too! Ingredients for Red Holiday Punch: …
Cheryl’s Thanksgiving Apple Cider
Treat your Thanksgiving guests to a warm welcome with this festive cider. This healthy cider is different and refreshing with real dissolved apple pieces. It’s also a warm and easy way to welcome your guests as they arrive to Thanksgiving dinner. Cheryl’s Thanksgiving Apple Cider …
Wassail
1 quart of strong tea (can use 2 if you have large pot) 3 sticks of cinnamon 1 can of orange juice (46 oz) 1 1/2 cups of sugar 1 can of grapefruit juice (46 oz) 1 can of pineapple juice (46 oz) 1/2 cup …
Hot Chocolate and Toast
My husband grew up eating warm, buttered toast dipped in steaming mugs of hot chocolate. When I first heard about this tradition, I thought it sounded kind of strange. But I was hooked after just one bite. The crisp toast soaks up the hot chocolate …
Preacher’s Wife Punch
*6 pks raspberry Kool-Aid 6 cups sugar 6 cups water 4 cups tea 1 large can pineapple juice 1 large can orange juice 2 gallons water Cook first three ingredients five minutes or until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients. Freeze. To serve punch take out …
Palmer Family Lemon Tean
Loi Palmer, July 2005 MMCW 5 family-size tea bags, 1 quart water, 2 cups sugar, 5 large lemons. Pour water and sugar into medium sauce pan. Heat until boiling. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Cover and let tea steep for 15 minutes. Gently …
Easy Southern Sweet Tea
Bring 3 cups of water to boil. Add 4 family-size tea bags (my choice is Tetley tea). Boil water and tea bags for three minutes. Turn off the heat. Remove and discard the tea bags. Immediately add 1 1/2 cups sugar to the hot tea; …
Crock-pot Wassail
1 (46 oz) can pineapple juice, 1 (24 oz) bottle apple cider, 1 (6 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 (12 oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, 1 cheesecloth bag. Tie cinnamon …