Christmas leftovers
It is customary in Germany to leave the Christmas tree standing and everying decorated until Epiphany, which was yesterday. So this weekend is the time to put all the Christmas leftovers away.
Fear the Boom and Bust
The Economy. Yep, I’m going there. Right now, unemployment and the economy are the most important issues in the minds of the American voter. But let’s face it. Few of us actually understand economics, especially the kind of big picture economics that make up the finances of a nation. The fun solution? These truly cool…
Are Internet Friends Real Friends?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUCHTFsbijU In 2007 Sheffield Hallam University did a study and stated that Internet friends are not real friends. According to them: “In order to form real, trustworthy bonds, people have to meet in person and forge ongoing personal relationships with dimension. A couple messages here or there and a shared photo album from your party do…
Sherlock BBC, Series 2
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB9dgj8uWA4&feature=related It’s official: Right now, I am extraordinarily jealous of anyone who lives in the UK. Because you guys get to watch the second series of “Sherlock”, and over here in North America we have to wait six whole months. I think it was here at After Hours, a year ago, that someone put me…
Hmmmmm, hmmmmm Good – Sopapilla Cheese Cake Pie
Our work Christmas potluck had some fabulous dishes, but this simple dessert had everyone raving, and coming back for more. Of course I had to ask for the recipe, and I was told it was on www.allrecipes.com. So Monday, I immediately looked for it and found it. If you are having people over for New Year’s Eve…
Merry Cajun Christmas
I grew up in Nebraska where Christmas turkey, dressing, gravy, and the trimmings were standard fare. But my family never celebrated in the traditional Nebraska way. Instead, we drove from Nebraska to Louisiana to spend the holiday with my Cajun relatives in Evangeline Country. The differences between Nebraska and Louisiana were numerous and striking: In…
The Digital Story of the Nativity
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkHNNPM7pJAIf, with all the preparations needing to be finished in time, you find some time, here is something that may make you smile. Happy Christmas everyone! – Rike Horstmann
What's on your Christmas menu?
My family doesn’t usually go all out. First, because we don’t have that many people to cook for (8-10, absolute max, and in recent years it hasn’t even been that). Second, I guess it’s just temperament. We stick with stuff we know, and stuff we can’t mess up, and leave it there. Usually, on our…
Boxing Day
From a Very British Christmas: Why, America, do (you) not bother with Boxing Day? What’s the rationale there? Is it because you’ve already had a lot of days off, what with Thanksgiving and Christmas Day? Do you not wish to enjoy another day in which you can look over your pile of presents, and then eat…
My Christmas Baking Cheat Sheet
I love to bake during the holiday season but don’t have loads of time. So while there are a few things I set aside time to really cook up right, I also rely on simple recipes that have been proven crowd pleasers. At the top of my list is the Junior Mint brownie. Brownies in…
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