As much as I enjoy Christmas, I was still enjoying our beautiful Fall. So the tree is finally up and fluffed, the lights are plugged in (most of them still work), and we started adding five boxes of huge red ball ornaments that I got at Hobby Lobby last January at 90% off.
My last CSA pickup included a Winter Sweet squash, it is a blue-ish grey colored pumpkin-looking squash
and is a new vegetable for our farm. It has won taste tests for its sweetness and depth of flavor. The flavor
improves after 2 to 5 months of storage. They were harvested in September, so they're at the two month mark, and the
flavor should keep improving in storage. As with all winter squashes, keep an eye on them and if there is any
"bad spot" forming, then bake right away. The "bad spots" spread quickly and degrade
the fruit.
The farm is taking a one year sabbatical in 2025. We just celebrated their 20 year anniversary this summer, and they are looking forward to being able to travel in 2025. They are in their mid 40's and have worked so hard to get to this point. I've been a member for 18 years so they are like family.
I love making cranberry apple butter during the holiday season, and the bonus is that you don't have to peel the apples. It makes great gifts, and if you have the ceramic yogurt containers, they are the perfect size if you are gifting. 
Holiday Cranberry Apple Butter recipe here
Apples, cranberries, cinnamon, cloves, fresh ginger, brown sugar and vanilla extract or vanilla paste. So Yummy
I used some of the holiday butter to make Palmier's. So easy to make with only four ingredients. Puff pastry sheet, cranberry apple butter, granulated sugar and cinnamon. Recipe here
We just returned from a holiday trip to New York City to visit family, and the city is sparkling. Christmas is coming! We love the hustle and bustle in the city in December.
And our visit to New York City wouldn't be complete without a trip to Rockeller Plaza and seeing the enormous Christmas tree.
Right after Thanksgiving, our weather changed from beautiful fall weather to a winter wonderland (I was not ready) so it was time to organize the clothing closet and get some winter outfits ready. Top 5 winter outfit ideas
Happy Holidays!
xo
Deb
Friends how receive a jar of your homemade cranberry apple butter must be thrilled. Homemade gifts are so thoughtful. Karen (Back Road Journal)
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen, it sure is yummy.
DeleteEnjoy this holiday season..I know you will:) NYC looks electric! Ive been loving Paris and London and Montreal..all armchair:)
ReplyDeleteHappiest of Holidays Monique!
DeleteYour cranberry apple butter sounds delicious Deb, and what a great idea to use yogurt jars for gifting! NYC must be magical at Christmas time, love the photos. What did you eat at the all Mushroom Restaurant?
ReplyDeleteJenna
I just texted you the menu and highlighted what we had :-)
DeleteWhat a great photo in front of that huge Christmas tree! Your cranberry apple butter sounds delicious, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteAren’t you the cutest holiday couple? The cranberry apple butter sounds so good. I’ll be checking that out. The squash sounds so interesting, Debbie. I hope it’s as delicious as it sounds.
ReplyDeleteOh Deb, I know you have to be an excellent cook! Your cranberry apple butter sounds wonderful and lucky are those who receive a jar. I'm with you, love and enjoy fall and it was beautiful here. Happy it's turned cold to get into the Christmas spirit. Wish I could have met you in the city, hopefully we'll get to visit again. Enjoy this season, it'll be over before we know it. Happy December......
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