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Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus???

Saint Nicholas, was the “gift giver” I was familiar with during my childhood. He had a white beard, was dressed in bishop’s garbs, carried a crozier, and arrived on a white horse. On December 6th, he was visiting well-behaved children, and placing candy and cookies under their pillows. If you were really good, then he would drop off more goodies on Christmas Eve. You also were expected to know your Catechism, in case he decided to quiz you, before leaving you a gift. We recited prayers and songs dedicated to St. Nicholas, instead of leaving him milk and cookies.

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

It is time again to give thanks for all our blessings and to spend time together with family and friends. However, this year will not be as festive as always, due to the various limitations due to the raging COVID-19 virus.
Today I will not be posting any new recipes but will provide links to my previous posts, for your convenience.

Chicken Stew with Dumplings – Recipe

This is a delicious stove top chicken dish, for those of you who prefer dark meat over white, and if your kitchen is not equipped with an oven. I used my Dutch oven, but any cast iron pot is suitable.

Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies – Recipe

These jumbo cookies are full of chocolate goodness,with crispy bottom, yet a soft and chewy middle.

Total perfection wrapped up superbly in one and all.

Saving Energy – Home Improvements

If you are like us and looking for ways to lower those ever-rising energy bills yet strive to keep your home comfortable, you need to begin with a professional Home Energy Audit of your residence.  These guys are very diligent in locating spots in your home where your all-paid-for heat and cold air are escaping to the outside.  They also offer many suggestions for remedying these problem areas in your home.