Category: Christmas

What’s More Festive than a Wreath? A Collection of Easy Appetizers for Your Holiday Parties

What’s More Festive than a Wreath? A Collection of Easy Appetizers for Your Holiday Parties

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.

It’s Not Christmas without Cookies!

It’s Not Christmas without Cookies!

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

Holiday Spice Stars: A Cookie Recipe Just in Time for Christmas

Holiday Spice Stars: A Cookie Recipe Just in Time for Christmas

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

Recipe: “Over the Top”Fancy Green Beans and Mushrooms

Recipe: “Over the Top”Fancy Green Beans and Mushrooms

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

Santa Wants These Cranberry-Walnut Chocolate-Covered Cookie Mountains!

Santa Wants These Cranberry-Walnut Chocolate-Covered Cookie Mountains!

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

The Gift

The Gift

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

Haiku: My Poinsettia Reflections

Haiku: My Poinsettia Reflections

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

What’s Better Than a “Sand-a-Claus”?

What’s Better Than a “Sand-a-Claus”?

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

Random Christmas Cats, Just for Fun

Random Christmas Cats, Just for Fun

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

The Spirit of the Season: Revisiting the Christmas Day Truce of WW1

The Spirit of the Season: Revisiting the Christmas Day Truce of WW1

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

Baklava, Baby!

Baklava, Baby!

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

Empty Stockings Full of Love

Empty Stockings Full of Love

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

Holiday Peacefulness Haiku

Holiday Peacefulness Haiku

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

Mr. Sandman, Ready for Christmas

Mr. Sandman, Ready for Christmas

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

Deck the Halls at Heathrow – Again

Deck the Halls at Heathrow – Again

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

Spicy-Tart Cranberry-Orange-Pineapple Relish (The Best!)

Spicy-Tart Cranberry-Orange-Pineapple Relish (The Best!)

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

North-South Best Dressing Recipe Ever (with Sausage and Two Breads)

North-South Best Dressing Recipe Ever (with Sausage and Two Breads)

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.

One Stocking Left Behind

One Stocking Left Behind

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

Glover Gardens Christmas 2018 Roundup

Glover Gardens Christmas 2018 Roundup

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

Christmas Wishes from E. B. White – The New Yorker Radio Hour – WNYC

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 […]


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