Bird Figurine Series - # 20

       Today I share some of our figurines that feature more than one bird. If you look carefully at the first one you will see that there is a baby swan with the mother swan.

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Poinsettia In January - Wordless Wednesday

   
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Potato Salad With Raisins

   My family and I love potato salad and are always willing to try new recipes. This past Christmas we tried this one.

Ingredients

6 Irish Potatoes cubed

1 big onion, chopped

Salt to taste

Black pepper

1/2 cup of raisins

1/2 cup mayonnaisse

Directions

1.Add a teaspoon of salt in 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.

2.Boil potatoes for about 20 minutes.

3.Drain the water off.

4.Add the onion, black pepper, raisins and mayonnaise, then toss.

5.Spoon into a bowl and place in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.

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Question Time

    
      A New Year is here and I have decided to have a blog post every weekend where I ask and answer questions. I think it is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also for me to get feedback on a number of questions. Here is question No.1 Do you always make New Year's Resolutions?
      Over the years I have made some New Year's Resolutions. In recent years they have usually been about ways to cope with the loss that I have faced, ways to increase my spirituality and faith, plans for my writing career and efforts to ensure good health. I do not always achieve some of them but while I do not think this is the end of the world I think it is worth the effort.
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Bird Figurine Series - # 19

    Some of the favourites in our bird collection have been glass figurines and we accumulated several over the years. Today I share 3 of them:

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Memory Table - Creative Monday Linky

    This holiday season I decided to have a special memory table for my late twin sister Janine and brother Sutcliffe. First of all I made sure that there were two photo frames that had pictures of them, then I decorated the table with some of our favourite decorations over the years. Janine and I loved red candles at Christmas so I lit 2 in memory of Janine and Sutcliffe. Here are some shots of the table.

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Tribute To A Departed Brother

        Just  before 7.30 p.m. on December 28, last year, my brother Sutcliffe passed away.  On this first anniversary of his death I  thank God for the life he lived.  He was caring and always ready to help others in need. He resigned his job and came home to run the family farm after my father died. At that time my twin and I were only 13 years old.  He loved nature and so I thought it only fitting to put his picture in a frame depicting nature in all its glory. Sutcliffe lived a full life being a teacher, civil servant, farmer, politician and Justice of the Peace in the parish of St. Mary, Jamaica. We will always miss you Sutcliffe.
        Phil. 1:3 best sums up the thoughts for a special son and brother “ I thank God upon every remembrance of you."

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Christmas 2012 Faves - Wordless Wednesday Linky

  

Favourite Card featuring cardinals

Favourite Candlesticks

A Favourite Decoration

More Decorations

Another favourite Christmas card featuring birds

Baked Ham

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Christmas Cake - Creative Monday Linky

Recipe
1 lb butter

1 lb granulated sugar

1 doz. eggs

1 lb flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

8 oz. bread crumbs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 teaspoons lime juice

2 teaspoons orange rind

1 tablespoon mixed spice

2 tablespoons browning

1 lb of raisins

1 lb prunes

1 lb currants

Fruits should be put to soak in wine and rum before baking.

Method

1. Prepare tins - grease with butter and line with grease paper

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy

3. Add eggs and beat well

4. Mix in browning, vanilla, lime juice and rind

5. Mix bread crumbs, flour, baking powder and mixed spice

6. Add flour mixture and fruits alternately to butter and sugar mixture

7. Pour mixture into two 9-inch baking tins

8. Bake at 350oF or 180oC for 1 1/2 hours.

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