Thanksgiving always brings back memories of the extended family crowded around the dining room table, sharing a feast of favorite dishes, while giving thanks to God for His bountiful provision. Each family brought several potluck items. Aunt Edith always came with creamed peas and onions, and pies (two separate dishes, not together!). She would not … Continue reading Home for the Holidays – Searching for the Lost Family Favorite
Home for the Holidays – Baby Jesus Birthday Cake
When my brother was small, he asked our mother why we didn't have a birthday cake if Christmas was the birthday of Baby Jesus. Good question. So from that time on, every Christmas eve we celebrated the birth of our Savior with a birthday cake. Usually we took the ceramic Christ child and manger from the Nativity … Continue reading Home for the Holidays – Baby Jesus Birthday Cake