Besides watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas while putting up my tree, or reciting ALL the words to Its' a Wonderful Life over the telephone with my sister. I love entertaining. I have had midnight Christmas Eve receptions at my home so we could visit the farm animals (to see if they speak at midnight) or simple breakfast gatherings on the day after Christmas with my close friends.
But no matter what I do I love to serve some food. Nothing fussy or fancy because I want to enjoy the time with friends, but definite seasonal and special.Over the years I have packaged up some of the best and most enjoyable and now I make them available to customers of the Backyard Patch. Here are just a few of my suggestions to use in your home this holiday: - Wassail Blend -- I crafted this for my Sister-in-Law as a wedding favor but the smells and flavors it imparts to Apple Cider still remind me of Christmas.
- Dill Dip -- I am a big vegetable snacker. This dip is so fresh tasting and flavorful that I can make it with no-fat sour cream and light mayonnaise and kept at...
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With the help of several herb freinds of mine and some programs I have done int he past I created this list of things you can do to add the aroma and fun of herbs to your holiday! Enjoy
1. Since much of the holidays are spent indoors, it makes sense to use essential oils to diffuse in the air. Not only can your home smell of wonderful aromas such as cinnamon, clove, sweet orange, fir, or even exotic frankincense, you’ll be protecting your family and guests by inhibiting airborne germs that cause many wintertime illnesses. Take it one step further—wipe down countertops with your favorite fragrance and mix.
2. When it’s time for you to open your house to your holiday guests, don’t forget to throw a log or two in the fire. A few drops of an essential oil, such as sandalwood, on each log will impart a lovely atmosphere for guests.
3. Fragrant Sachet Ornaments – cut felt, linen, hemp, or even wrinkled paper ribbon into fun shapes, fill with Rose Petals, Lavender Flowers, Peppermint Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, or Cloves, and sew closed to make fun and fragrant ornaments. If you use paper ribbon you can glue...
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