Holiday Treats

              I made 2 Dishes for Friends....

      The first one I went on a Pinterest search for a yummy Sugar Cookie, I found Katrina's Kitchen - Best Sugar Cookie Recipe Ever. This was such an easy recipe, even the 3rd cutout... you know that 3rd time that you roll out the dough, was perfect.

              Often that 3rd cutout, the dough becomes tough from over working and when baked it the cookie doesn't crumble like a cookie.

         The plan was to frost them but I didn't make a homemade Royal Icing... I cheated and got some store bought Royal Icing, only I didn't care for the taste. Reason for the 'naked' cookie and it is prefect for a cup of coffee or tea.

            Next Treat is my Pumpkin Butter. This recipe I found in a Woman's Day magazine about 10 years ago. I haven't made this every year because I can never remember where I stash the recipe. So this year I went to Pinterest again to remind me of what I needed. After that it was all me.

             This is the extra that is all me. When I made the Woman's Day it was with apple sauce, Pinterest recipes said apple cider; I choose to use a Spiced Apple Cider. This made for a Spicy Butter and I love it. And importantly my Family and Friends

               29oz can pumpkin puree
                1/2 cup each granulated and brown sugar
                1 cup apple cider use spice if you want that kick
                2 tsp cinnamon
                1 tsp nutmeg
                1 tsp ground cloves
                1/2 tsp ginger
       add everything to a medium size pot, bring to a boil, 7 to 10 min, over medium high heat; reduce to a low heat and simmer 10 to 12 minutes. spoon into jar, refrigerate. Use on toast, biscuit or your favorite cereal.

       

                     You can also spread on those Sugar Cookies, it was oh so yummy.


                     until next dish,
                                   Mia

A Thankful Table

                Last week was the week of cooking and baking, this is how the table looked
 during those days....

                     Not a very pretty table, just a catch all of the ingredients for the Turkey's big day.

                        

 

                       Sis baked and baked, I cleaned and did a few dishes myself.
                                      Which I will share on Dish it Up.

            And these guys was all over it when ever they could. Sis cooked a Turkey for the
              her office and when she was slicing it up to take, these two was just under foot.

                  Sis asked for a small center decor for the Table since dinner was a cross of
                     buffet & sit down style,

      
                                               The Table waiting for the Star of the Day.

                                             
                                                                    Dinner


                    I ate earlier since dinner was ready at the time I was to be at Retail. But I was able to do the Number 1 important part of the meal - Pray. Second was have some freshly baked Pumpkin Pie with homemade Whip Cream, made by my 2 grand Nephews.

             I pray that your Thanksgiving dinner was delicious and fun with Family and Love Ones.


                         until next table,
                                  Mia

      
            

Making a New Dish

                                    Swedish Meatballs

                  I love Swedish Meatballs - the first time I tasted them or remember tasting them was at      Ikea about 15 years ago. I never thought about making some at home until now. I found this recipe from Pinterest (just looked to see who to credit but I can't remember what category I pinned it to). 

               The Meatballs where perfect in taste ... they where not very 'ball' shaped hehe.

                     Now....

                      
                       .... the gravy was a different story. I just could not get it thick enough.
                                    Taste was good but thin gravy ruined it. I'm not giving up!
                                             I love Swedish Meatballs to much to give up.

              I also could not find Lingonberry Sauce so I used Blueberry Preserves it was good and worked but I know that I would prefer Lingonberry when I make this again.

            I am thinking I will be making a  Dish it up Friday story - depends on how I feel about             cooking something during the week. An attitude I am adjusting because cereal for dinner is getting monotonous. I will be sharing my cooking ups & downs (gravy) with you of new dishes and some of my favorites. And if you have any tips I would love to hear them.



              until next dish,
                              Mia

Simple Table

                          Today, I just made Simple.  I wanted to use this material I bought -

                                              I want to hem it to make a tablecloth topper.

                                     It is a yard of material that I need a sewing machine 

                          (Sister loaned hers to Son)  and  hand stitching is a lot of work  

              
                    Sis's Turkey Salt & Pepper shakers I got at Walmart last year for her.
                         They are perfect for a Fall table... an elegant but whimsical touch. 

 

                     Remember that candle - it made it to this Hurricane vase that I added some

                                                   faux natural  looking acorns

                   I always love it when I can find a new way to use something. This candle usually 

                       sits on that pillar candle holder but when I found a mate the candle lost a home.

           Decorating like this, for the Season's- nothing is ever the same. What looked beautiful last

        year, gets a new look by getting placed somewhere new and/ or a new 'friend'.

                    And this is a  New; I saw the Tray at Walmart and wanted it.  Another reason for the 

              Simple Table, I wanted to show of the Tray.  I may use the trays ( Galvanize Tray I own)

             for a Fall center piece on the Thanksgiving Table. Trays make for easy removal - if need,

             making room for all the Eats.

                    I hope what I have done will be inspiration for your own Table

                              until next table,

                                            Mia

Morning Coffee at the Table

         Lately Sister has had files everywhere on the table that yesterday morning (Monday) I sat here wondering what I wanted to do, well I'm still wondering (even today). If I can get the table one more time before Thanksgiving, I want to do something - Turkey. I haven't used my Turkey & I also bought a new one this month.

              I have to admit that staying Creative for Fall & Thanksgiving has been a challenge since Retail is already selling Christmas.

          And when I saw those trees - I wanted them! They match with the Rustic Tree decor I bought last year

                   Last year's picture ... see the tree in the back.  I had a mix of Rustic & Victorian on this table. I love the different styles sitting there....

    

          See, it's  hard to focus on the Holiday at hand, and it is not just Retail but Social Media.
                                                         YouTube - Pinterest
                                                                 Christmas

                                             last year turkey with Sister's turkey salt shaker

                     Sorry I went to get some more coffee and then Levi the Kitty walked across the keyboard, locking the keys somehow and I could not figure out how to fix it on Tues when I was to post this & Weds I was at Bible study, then went to Highland till late; now I turn this on and I'm typing. The Laptop Angels must have visited.

         well I had a whole thought of how the table was not put together & Christmas being distracting...... ummm it flew away like a bird, to bad it wasn't a Turkey bird.

 

          
                Speaking of Turkey, it's day is coming real quick and I am very sure that life will be keeping me busy, Christmas is coming and I am moving (as soon as my Retail transfer is ok'ed). And then New Year's and my Birthday; I also have some ideas that I am working on incorporating into my life and sharing here, so there will be some changes going on here.

                                until next table,
                                                Mia