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hi everyone -soon it'll be August-

and not long to go till Christmas.

so if you are a crafter ,well, I suppose

you'll be busy with making things for Xmas now .

but ,if you are the traditional cook you'll be planning

on what to do for this years 2008 Christmas. .

well I am leaving it up to you to make a list what you'd like to have for recipes .

Now start adding >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Annie's thought for the day :

I thought about a recipe for a wonderful way to do :

A small "Turkey - with ginger & lime marmalade ."

Turkey pre cooked with ginger & lime marinade dressing

and *creamed corn sauce . [big change from cranberrries. ]

*tin of creamed corn pureed and warmed.

*scalloped potatoes in cheese sauce .

*[leftovers to go into pot of macaroni with peas or beans ]

*mini oval rolls on the side

*butter beans - boiled .

*carrots whole -boiled

*chopped and preserved beetroot.

*warm salad of beet leaves, parsley and rocket, lime juice and olive oil .

next is the dessert .

I'll have to think about that one . ANNIE

For the Manhattans and Bostonites: Great at parties or bbq's

A Beef Stick and assorted cheese WITH nibbles

for the Canadians . reminder of the affluent days .

Steak or Lobster or both .

With Caramelised Pineapple .

and the New Yorkers - the elegant Salmon with fruit desserts

try a Pie Crusted Pear with Cranberry Couli .

or Orange Bombe with Meringue Topping .

not forgetting Marylanders

with a wonderful Filet and Jumbo Shrimp feast or a Crown Pork Roast

Corn with Red and Green Peppers

with a succulent Stuffed Pork Roast

how about that for ideas. ! Annie.

xmas crafts and great ideas to fill a hamper .

to fill your cookies

button & bead cup and saucer

Reindeer Cookies

This recipe is rated Easy to do

These darling little sugar cookies, decorated to look like reindeers,

are simply delightful for the holidays.

Kids love shaping them and adding pretzels for antlers and

bright red M&Ms noses to guide Santa's way.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups flour (scant)
pretzel pieces
red and green M&Ms candies
mixer
large bowl
measuring spoons
measuring cups

Cooking Instructions

Cream the butter and sugars, eggs and peanut butter, salt and vanilla.

Add the baking soda and flour and mix well.

Roll into balls.

Flatten the balls and shape it into a triangles.

Place pretzel pieces into 2 of the triangle corners for antlers.

Place a red M&Ms candy at the other corner (Rudolph's red nose),

and 2 green M&Ms candies on the cookie for eyes.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown (my oven usually takes around 11 minutes).

These cookies are fun to make, and kids really love them.

Parental supervision is recommended.

You're right, Christmas is around the corner. Time to get planning.

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