Happy December, everyone! I still have the Pilgrims and pumpkin candles out, but it's a busy time. I did several radio interviews for COLD RIVER. I love radio…I don't have to worry about my hair, and the hosts inevitably are very skilled at focusing questions and keeping the conversation moving. One asked me if I was going to shoot a wild turkey for Thanksgiving. (I said no!) We had a lot of fun.
The best part of Thanksgiving was being together with family. Our daughter and son-in-law were here with baby Leo. He just turned six months old. (The photo's of him as a newborn.) We were in Ireland, just getting over jet-lag, when we got word that he was coming a little early. We rushed home, of course, and all's well. He's much adored. He laughs at his sneezes!
I started my Christmas shopping with my annual amaryllis order from White Flower Farm. It's the perfect gift for my 95-year-old father-in-law, who was Grand Marshal of his Tennessee hometown's Veterans' Day parade.
Of course, I also give books. Paperbacks make great stocking stuffers! That's how I discovered Agatha Christie as a kid.
And I love to cook for the holidays. My husband's aunt, who died two years ago, made the best boiled custard. I will always think of her when I dip my spoon into this treat—it's like a cross between eggnog and pudding…
1 gallon whole milk
12-14 eggs
3 cups sugar
1 T. vanilla (after cooking)
Beat milk, eggs and sugar with electric mixer. Cook mixture in batches a double-boiler for 45 minutes; or use a large pan inside another larger pan filled with water. Remove from stove, add vanilla, beat with mixer again, strain, allow to cool and then chill.
Serves 12-14
Do you have any goodies you love to slip into a Christmas stocking or want to see slipped into yours? Do you enjoy any special treats during the holidays that remind you of loved ones? Let us know!
Have a great day,
Carla
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