This month’s Southern Living magazine sports several easy “recipes” for Christmas wreath appetizers that got me in the mood to revisit this simple but attractive finger food for a holiday buffet.

A Christmas cookie recipe roundup, praise for my daughter-in-law and a cute photo shoot with a toddler and proud grandfather.

These star-shaped cookies are deceptive; their look is humble but the taste is super-sophisticated, with a depth of flavor that comes from multiple spices that the 3 Wise Men might’ve brought on a starry, starry nigh

A holiday-worthy recipe for green beans and mushrooms that is bold and different with bright, fresh flavors and a diversity of textures.

In addition to being delicious, these Christmas cookies are easy and to make with kids.

Sunset on Christmas. God’s art. Copyright 2020, Glover Gardens

As much as holidays are a time for celebration, they also bring reminders of the past, joyful days with lost loved ones.

Wishing you all more whimsy than ‘grimsy’ during this crazy winter of pandemic…. stay safe, everyone, and enjoy those small moments.

Because there aren’t enough pictures of cats in the world, especially cats at Christmas, here are a few from our archive.

Wishing you all the blessings of the season, and that we can go into 2020 heartfirst with peace and kindness.

Just raving about an annual homemade gift, the BEST baklava ever.

Each year, memories fly out of these treasures like dust motes in the light and gently come to rest on me.

It’s time to transition from the frenzy of getting everything done to the fullness of seasonal reflections.

A “dressed up for Christmas” photo of a Sandman from Pass Christian, Mississippi.

A whimsical and tasteful little Christmas tree at Heathrow Airport is just right.

Slightly sweet with just a hint of heat, this tart cranberry relish is the perfect complement to rich holiday food.

Savory, flavorful and redolent with tradition, this dressing is always at the top of the family request list. Even so, it took almost 30 years to accurately document the recipe.

It’s time to put away Christmas, but one stocking was left behind. The goodies look yummy – is it ok to sample?

One big post is a roundup of the Christmas 2018 festivities at Glover Gardens.

This heartfelt, ironic, wry and ultimately sweet poem is worth 3 minutes of your time.  Click on the link below to hear it read aloud. Merry Christmas. E. B. White sends Christmas greetings to uncertified accountants, old men asleep in libraries, and people who think […]