In the Maddox home, ham makes a regular appearance on the Christmas menu. Serving ham can be easy, because the ham you find in your local supermarket is almost always fully cooked and ready to serve. To add a bit more flavor and spruce up the presentation, some people decide to glaze to the ham.One of the best tips I found about baking ham is to place the meat cut side down on the roasting pan and cover the ham with a foil tent. This preserves the moisture in the ham. The foil is removed for the ... continue reading...
HOW TO: Inspire Christmas Decor
Courtesy of Better Home and Gardens The Christmas season is finally here, which means it's time to infuse a pop of yuletide cheer into your home. So let's mix things up this year with some playful color combinations. There's more to the holidays than poinsettias and mistletoe, and with a few quick tricks of color you can take your seasonal decor from basic to both bold and unexpected. Courtesy of Sweet Something Design Courtesy of Ralph Lauren Instead of plastering your Christmas table with ... continue reading...
Dressing Your Thanksgiving Table
"The First Thanksgiving" 1621 Jean Leon Gerone Ferris (1863-1930) As excited as I may be to break out the red and green, I still have a table to dress for Thanksgiving. From casual and fun to chic and sophisticated – there are no boundaries when it comes to selecting a theme for your Thanksgiving table. This week's roundup is a delectable rainbow of inspiration and ideas for setting your table to give thanks in style. Image: Style Me Pretty via Desde My Ventana (2011) Image: Home Decor ... continue reading...
Everything Autumn
Everything Autumn October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came - The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band. - George Cooper, "October's Party" Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I love to take in all the beauty of this time of year, whether it's natural or cultivated, but it always goes too fast. Between the rush of back to school, a plethora of family birthdays ... continue reading...
Talk to your children about Halloween
School is back in session and the hustle and bustle of family life is in full swing. With Halloween right around the corner, it is important to start setting clear expectations with your children. For most Christians, this particular holiday brings an interesting tension. In response, some parents take a stern stance, turn out the lights and completely keep their children from taking part in these ghoulish things. While this is certainly a valid approach, it’s probably not going to be voted ... continue reading...