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Today we're talking our fave Holiday Meal....which for me translates into a couple of things, but the overly factor is that, in order for it to be deemed my favourite, it must involve family.
Anytime I think of Christmas or any big family gathering, I can taste the meals that my Grandmothers so diligently prepared. Every Christmas I try to re-create one of those recipes so I can bring back the tastes to match the wonderful memories that they instilled.
One of my current projects is scanning/recreating this cookbook that belonged to my late Grandma Diehl. It's full of her penmanship and smudges and stains and will be, I'm sure, a prized possession in the kitchens of the big family she loved so much.
Here are a couple pictures of some of my favourite Grandma Diehl Christmas recipes.
My Grandma Park also made us all a binder one Christmas that has all her favourite recipes. Here are a couple things that she always makes for Christmas, that I must make this year!
The marshmallow balls are the ultimate treat for me and I'm pretty sure my Dad has ate them all, so I'm going to have to make a double batch!
Tonight is Dan's Cmas party....I like having a new dress/outfit for this party as it's the only time that I really get dressed up.
Here are some past looks (I thought I had more...I guess I don't) : |
| Our first year- 2003 |
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| Last year 2013 |
This year I went back and forth between these two dresses.....come back Monday to see what I picked and how it looked!
Have a great weekend!
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I love the hand written recipes you have from your grandmothers. My mom has my Grandma Mary's cookbook, which I know she never uses - I'm going to ask her to bring it to me when she visits this Christmas. I'm sure there's some good stuff in there. Have fun at the holiday party - love your pictures! Can't wait to see which dress you picked :)!
ReplyDeleteMy Grandma's cookbook is one of my most treasured possessions!
DeleteI keep all my holiday recipes in one binder...with my shopping list so I don't have to recreate it every year. I also love the hand written recipes you shared. I have several that are barely legible anymore, and they are some of my most cherished possessions in the world! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see what dress you wore to your Christmas party.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea keeping the shopping lists!!!
DeleteI love the handwritten recipes, too! How special to have. Can't wait to see what dress you picked.
ReplyDeleteLisa @ Daily Style Finds
I think it was a Lisa-approved outfit.
DeleteWhat a wonderful keepsake you have! Your picture from 2003...you look like KIDS!!!! I'm looking forward to seeing this year's dress!
ReplyDeleteSheila @ Sheila's Potpourri
I forgot my husband used to have hair...that does make us look so young, doesn't it??!!
Deleteomg I love the handwritten recipes! Feel free to send nanimo bars my way :)
ReplyDeleteNO way, I will eat ALL of them first.
DeleteOh, those recipes! I have one handwritten recipe from my late grandparents that I cherish so much. Enjoyed the pics, too! Jen :)
ReplyDeleteI have a couple recipes framed in my kitchen from my grandmas' hands. I agree...so very cherished!
DeleteHave a lovely day!