Nutmeg Logs

These delicious Christmas cookies taste like a bit like eggnog (heaven in liquid form!) and go perfectly with a cup of hot coffee or tea in the morning or as a small after dinner dessert. They also are a beautiful addition to any Christmas cookie platter.

The first time I had these cookies was in Anchorage, AK during a bake day with my wonderful friends Mary and Patti. Making them again this year brought back sweet memories of spending time in Patti's kitchen eating, chatting, baking and laughing. I am so blessed by all of the AMAZING people that God has brought into my life and I am so thankful for each one of them!

I pray that His joy is present in your hearts this Holiday Season and that the Miracle of Christmas awes you anew each day!

God bless and Merry Christmas!

Nutmeg Logs

Makes about 8 dozen cookies.

Sift together :
3 cups flour
1 tsp. nutmeg

Cream together:
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar

Blend into butter mixture:
1 unbeaten egg
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. rum flavoring

Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Shape the pieces of dough on a lightly floured surface into long rolls, one-half inch in diameter. Cut in 3-inch lengths; place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes until light golden brown. Cool, spread frosting on tops and sides of cookies. Mark frosting with tines of fork to resemble bark. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

Frosting:
Cream 3 tablespoons butter with 1/2 tsp. vanilla and 1 tsp. rum flavoring. Blend in 1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar, beating well. Add 2 cups additional sifted confectioners sugar alternately with 2 to 3 tablespoons undiluted evaporated milk or cream, beating well after each addition until of spreading consistency.

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Okay, so I meant to post this LAST Wednesday, and then I meant to post it yesterday and I am now just finally getting around to it. This is a clip of Annsley's first time in her Jump-Up-Johnny last week, she had so much fun in it.

Sorry about the video being sideways, I couldn't figure out how to rotate it. :)

Spinach Sausage Quiche

When Annsley was born the wonderful women of our church in Anchorage, AK brought meals to us twice a week for several weeks in a row, it was such a BIG blessing and a beautiful example of Christian love. One of the meals brought to us was a spinach and pepperoni quiche, it was AMAZING!

So when I was digging through the fridge on Sunday to see what needed using up I came across some German smoked sausage and immediately that quiche came to mind, so I thought I'd try making my own version and here is what I came up with...

Spinach Sausage Quiche

Pie Crust:
1/2 c Crisco
1 1/3 cup flour
1 tsp salt
3-4 T ice cold water

Filling:

1 whole egg

3 egg yokes

1 can evaporated milk (I use skim or low fat)

pinch of salt, nutmeg and cayenne

one package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

one large German sausage link, thinly sliced

1/4 package turkey pepperoni

3/4 c cheddar cheese, shredded

To make the Crust:

In a med. sized bowl add flour and salt, cut in Crisco with a pastry cutter into coarse crumbs. Add water 1 T at a time until a soft dough is formed. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface into a circle 1/8 of an inch thick, line an 9 in pie plate with formed crust.

To make the Filling:

Spread spinach evenly over the bottom of the pie crust, evenly distribute sliced German sausage on top of the spinach then do the same with the pepperoni, then sprinkle cheddar cheese over the pepperoni.

In a med. sized bowl, whisk together egg and egg yokes, evaporated milk, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne. Pour egg mixture over quiche fillings, making sure it is evenly distributed.

Place quiche in a preheated 375 degree oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or until the middle of the quiche is set and golden brown.

This quiche is yummy served warm but I thought it was even better the next day when I had it reheated for lunch.

6 Months...can it be?

Yesterday you turned 6 months old Annsley, can half of a year gone by already? Each day, Annsley, you dazzle Daddy, Aunt Nattie and me with your smiles and laughs.

You bring us all so much joy! You have taught us so much in these last 6 months about how to put others first, you have helped us learn how to love even bigger and having you in our lives has given us an amazing example of the kind of love our Heavenly Father for His children, only His love is so great we can't comprehend it.

At 6 Months you:

• are rolling from your back to your tummy and from your tummy to your back


• almost sitting up by yourself


• have your first tooth


• are pushing yourself up with your arms

• love to pet Lucy


• sleep about 12 hours a night


• still takes 2 good naps a day

• loves riding in the Moby


• love touching faces


• have so much to say, just don't have the words


• have added avocados, bananas, carrots, peas, and peaches to your diet

• love to laugh


• love tummy "raspberries"


• drool like crazy


• put everything in your mouth, including your feet


• like to help Mommy in the kitchen

Annsley we love you so much!!!

XOXOXO Daddy and Mommy