Apple Cranberry Stuffed Pork Roast from Simply Recipes

Posted: December 9th, 2008 | Author: Maura | Filed under: Food | Comments Off

Last year for my family’s Christmas dinner I made this Apple Cranberry Stuffed Pork Roast from Elise’s Simply Recipes. The stuffing is a delicious chutney of apples, cranberries, shallots and spices. I think it went over well.

If you can, do a test run of your Christmas dinner beforehand; it’ll make Christmas day a lot less stressful.


Cookie Recipes on Smitten Kitchen

Posted: December 8th, 2008 | Author: Maura | Filed under: Food | Comments Off

One of my favorite food bloggers, Deb from Smitten Kitchen, has a fabulous roundup of her cookie recipes, most of which would make a lovely addition to your holiday season.

I’ve been looking to make these peanut butter cookies for a while now and will probably give in over Christmas.


Christmas Ornament Ideas

Posted: December 7th, 2008 | Author: Maura | Filed under: Crafts, Decor | Comments Off

I’ve always loved the idea of cookie cutter ornaments, because sometimes they are just to pretty to keep in a drawer. Try out this ornament craft from Martha Stewart.

They also have a wide variety of additional ornament craft ideas.