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Classic Holiday Egg Nog

My mother, Betty, makes this recipe every year and we never open a gift before the egg nog has been served. Even the dog loves licking the cups and then naps by the tree afterwards.

A Midwest Christmas

Fresh picked pine, handmade decorations and sweet family memories A Midwest Christmas for me is influenced by nature and special family or cultural traditions. Christmas has always been my absolute favorite holiday. My mother owned a flower and gift store in northeastern Wisconsin called Schumacher’s Flowers and Gifts. She made Christmas beautiful for so many […]

Great Holiday Gifts for the Chef

Great holiday gift ideas for your home chef and anyone who loves to cook. We love to share our secrets, and as avid cooks, we appreciate any new gadgets or products! This holiday season, we are sharing many of our favorites with you. We have included several price points and many of these items can […]

Things We Love: Holiday Toasts

This year, consider giving a holiday toast. Whether you write it yourself or find a poem or words written by someone else, make sure you share how you feel and celebrate those who mean the most. 2020 will be a year that goes down for the books. Can any of us really remember a year […]