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Creating the BEST Christmas Memories

Leslie J Watkins — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:13:00 +0000

Sharing a creative way to create the BEST Christmas memories with visiting local Christmas tours today. Hope you will create your own joy!

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The Legacy of the Coconut Cake

Leslie J Watkins — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

A beautiful version of a coconut cake that came with a legacy. A wonderful way to celebrate so many occasions!

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The BEST Ways to Use Tiny Gingerbread Houses!

Leslie J Watkins — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Tiny Gingerbread houses are always perfect for Christmas... a cocoa topper? ornaments? centerpiece? or place setting? Join me for the fun!

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Harvesting Zinnias for Beauty Next Spring!

Leslie J Watkins — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Harvesting zinnias' beauty today is the planning for next spring that makes anticipation during the gray months so worth the wait.

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Do You Love a Blue and White Christmas theme?

Leslie J Watkins — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:20:57 +0000

Do you change out Christmas themes or colors to decorate? Christmas in July brought me to a Blue and White theme. It may be a new favorite!

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Need a Favorite Savory Snack?

Leslie J Watkins — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:24:26 +0000

A favorite holiday savory snack tradition!

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How to Create a Sentimental Footed Tray

Leslie J Watkins — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 04:47:24 +0000

Do you love footed trays? or things that just need repurposing? I have a footed tray project that might just help you enjoy them more!

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Puttin’ Up – It’s a Southern Thing!

Leslie J Watkins — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:06:01 +0000

This thing called "puttin' up"--have you heard of it? Let me share it in a sentence. This year since the pandemic, I have been puttin' up lots of vegetables and fruits. You know...Canning. Freezing. Drying. Making jams. The English explanation might be to store produce for future use. Got it?

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How to Enjoy a Gift that Keeps On Giving

Leslie J Watkins — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:50:08 +0000

Have you ever received a gift that you felt was a "forever gift"? A gift that keeps giving? Like a tree that some one planted that as it grows, you remember the giver? Or jewelry that is reminiscent of the person who gave it to you? Today, I am enjoying my forever gift. A gift that just keeps on giving to me.

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Homemade Marshmallows

Leslie J Watkins — Fri, 15 May 2020 02:18:26 +0000

A few years ago, a dear friend agreed to bring her expertise to my classroom. Her plans were meticulous and she entered with different recipes to create. One kitchen was presented with this amazing recipe. Homemade marshmallows?!! What?!! Who knew you could make them? Or, WHY would you go to the trouble?!! I’ll let you answer that question after you have tried them. My classes were impressed. I was impressed. And this recipe has rocked my world. Do you make homemade marshmallows? It moved past the realm of simply entertaining and serving with hot chocolate and s’mores to gift kits for both. And some gift recipients are addicted. These simply melt in your mouth. It’s a great thing to make with kids; but, just be sure an adult supervises the syrup step. This recipe always appears at Christmas where the hot chocolate bar is set. It’s always a favorite gift to be made for Christmas. BUT, with cooler spring temperatures and campfires enjoyed around a fire pit or even a grill, it is the perfect time to make them for s’mores. For s’mores, I cut them a little larger because we love the jumbo marshmallows that roast divinely and fit onto that graham cracker, chocolate bar sandwich perfectly. They are very gooey when melting; so, often, I will use a kitchen torch to roast and prevent losing one of these precious marshmallows to the campfire. Measure all ingredients before you begin. Start by combining the 3 pkgs. of unflavored gelatin in 1/2 C. cold water in your mixer bowl with the whisk attachment. Let it sit while you make the syrup. Into a small saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/2 C. water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to high and cook the syrup until it reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Then remove from the heat. TIP: If it makes it easier to handle, transfer the syrup to a container with a pouring spout, such as, a liquid glass or silicone measuring cup. Turn the mixer on low and slowly begin pouring the syrup into the dissolved gelatin. Then turn the mixer to high and whip until the mixture is very thick and glossy, about 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix in thoroughly. Generously dust an 8 x 12″ glass baking dish with the confectioner’s sugar. (NOTE: I often use a larger pan to gain more marshmallows.The smaller one, however, will yield thicker ones, so choose your preference.) TIP: For dusting the confectioner’s sugar, I have a Pampered Chef powdered sugar shaker that I love. Pour out the marshmallow mixture into the pan using a silicone or rubber scraper. Smooth the top and dust with more powdered sugar. Allow to stand overnight uncovered until it dries out. There are many versions of homemade marshmallows I have found. Mine is an adapted version of one of Ina Garten’s recipes and I have made changes to work best for me and students in the classroom. Many recipes turn out the marshmallows onto a cutting board to cut; but, I prefer leaving in the pan, cutting them into squares, removing one at a time and dusting each side of the squares with confectioner’s sugar. Again, I like smaller ones for hot chocolate and larger ones for s’mores; but choose which size is perfect for you. Store in an airtight container. I’m taking these to the picnic table by the fire pit for s’mores. And for insurance, and if the sliding of a precious marshmallow gets precariously too close, I may pull out the butane kitchen torch to get that divine carmelization of sugar! Can’t wait! Enjoy!! Will you try making them? Just warning you they are addictive! And if you need another great s’more recipe…here you go!

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