Thursday, November 18, 2010

Day 4 - Mistletoe Make & Bake

Congratulations to Nana Jo, who is the winner of the two patterns in my give-away on Wednesday. Please contact us (gary@patricklose.net) with your mailing address so that we can ship the patterns to you!

 I knew today's post would be the one for which I wouldn't be able to decide what to write. Our go-to holiday book? There are too many to single out just one. But Christmastime, a ridiculous look at the holiday season by Sandra Boynton, has to be one of them for me. I make sure I pack it up with my Christmas decorations when they come down every year just so it's there the next year when I start decorating and I don't forget to read it!

It's a really clever little book by a really talented artist and writer and I love it. She offers up her take on everything from Christmas carols ("Deck the malls with plastic holly....") to fruitcake (there's a whole chapter on it that makes me laugh harder every time I read it).

To top it off, it features a bunch of her wonderful illustrated characters worth a look in themselves. This is one you won't regret looking up, if you can find it.

And here's another recipe you won't regret trying out. This one's from my friend Barbara Geraldi:


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53 comments:

  1. Kathy MacKieNovember 18, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    Your recipe looks like it might even be healthy!!! The book you suggest would be worth searching for. Happy Holidays!

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  2. PollyNovember 18, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    Thanks so much for the book tip and recipe! Polly

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  3. VickieNovember 18, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Thanks for sharing! Sounds great!

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  4. MartinaNovember 18, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Thanks so much! I love dates, so have to try that!

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  5. gmpNovember 18, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    I love dates, and the book you mention sounds hysterical. Thanks for sharing both.

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  6. BrendaNovember 18, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    Thanks for sharing!

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  7. MIss SherryNovember 18, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Fruitcake is like liver: you love it or hate it. My husband adores fruitcake! I think I should read your recomended book!

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  8. JessicaSewsNovember 18, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    Day 4!

    I like the sound of the book. The humor!
    Thank you for sharing. :)

    Have a great day!

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  9. Grandma ShellNovember 18, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    That's my kind of humor! I'll have to see if I can find that book. Growing up in the Cochela Valley of CA we ate LOTS of dates. I love dates! This will certinaly be on my try-it list.

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  10. SparkyNovember 18, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Hi Patrick...wrote you up a post today on my blog,hope the ladies don't disappoint you today and they bring lots of baked goods for you...thanks for the link...and dates love them..
    blessings

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  11. KarenNovember 18, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Thank you for the recipe - sounds great!

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  12. kerrynjaneNovember 18, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Interesting recipe...I always love dates.

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  13. Sandy of MayberryNovember 18, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    I will have to look up Christmastime. Sounds like a fun read. Thanks!

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  14. JudyNovember 18, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Good recipe. will try this one for Christmas. thank you Judy S.

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  15. GwenNovember 18, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    thanks for the great idea for the book, and the
    recipe.

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  16. lizzieNovember 18, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    I have made these cookies....and they are yummmy!! It will be added to the other recipes from this week for a cute little cookie collection-thanks! The book sounds like one I will have to find!

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  17. WoolenSailsNovember 18, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    I just looked it up at our library and one of them has it, but won't let me request it, not sure why. It is a smaller library, so maybe they don't do telus.

    Debbie

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  18. TexanaNovember 18, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Oh, goodie! I used to have this recipe years ago but had lost it. Thanks to you it is now in my Christmas repertoire!

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  19. DebNovember 18, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Thank You for the Hooooop Love all of your recipes too! Everything sound so yummy

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  20. CarolynNovember 18, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Love the recipe. I will be checking to see if I can find the book. Laughing at Christmas helps to put everything into a proper perspective. Sometimes I get way more stressed than I need to !!

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  21. allcountyNovember 18, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Fabric what quilter wouldnt want that, then a book too.... I have two nieces just starting to quilt. They would LOVE your colorful fabic. Thanks, Karin E :)

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  22. bairdmtnNovember 18, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    My mother always used to make a date nut roll at Christmas-I'm going to try your recipe!! Thank you!

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  23. WendyNovember 18, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Okay, now I'm going to have to find Christmastime for my girls. We have so many of Sandra's books, I can't wait to see this one ... internet search engines, here I come! Thanks Patrick!

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  24. MarianneNovember 18, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    I love dates so will be sure to add this to my Christmas baking list. Thanks

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  25. KayNovember 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    I will have to look for the book. We all need a good laugh to get us thru the stress of the holidays. My mother always made stuffed dates for Christmas. This sounds like a good recipe to try.

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  26. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    LOVE good books - especially humorous ones...will need to check into getting a copy on Amazon. Thanks!

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  27. PatNovember 18, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    This is one of my favorite Christmas cookies. The book sounds like my kind of book, I will have to look it up.

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  28. CindiNovember 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Those sound yummy! Thank you for the recipe!

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  29. baukjeNovember 18, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Thanks for the delicious recipe.

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  30. ChristieNovember 18, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    It is always good to take time out for some humor during the holidays, otherwise they are too stressful! Thanks for sharing. Read you tomorrow! HUGS... and stitches

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  31. JenNovember 18, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    You have to keep your sense of humor at Christmas! Thanks for the recipe.

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  32. DutchQuilterNovember 18, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I will have to find this book. It sounds like so much fun and everyone needs a little laughter to keep things light during the holiday rush. Thank you for such a yummy recipe.

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  33. PatNovember 18, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    The recipe sounds really good!!! Thanks

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  34. Kd BrownNovember 18, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Peace is such a cute pattern, Patrick! Thank you for another fine recipe. ~Kathleen

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  35. SandielynnNovember 18, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    Thanks for the recipe, it will definitely be a totally new one for my family!

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  36. JANETNovember 18, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    sounds like a great book

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  37. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    I was expecting a baked cookie, but not so! These sound delightful :)

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  38. PattiNovember 18, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Love the crunch of rice krispies.....will be making these! Thanks for sharing!

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  39. GretchenNovember 18, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Great recipe! I love date cookies so I'll have to try these new ones.

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  40. LinaNovember 18, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I am going to have to look for that book. It sounds like my kind of reading. Thank you.

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  41. mascanlonNovember 18, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Yummy, I do love dates!

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  42. LizNovember 18, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing!

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  43. SuzanneNovember 18, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    Thanks for the recipes, this looks really good. :-)

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  44. Marcia W.November 18, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    My Mom made a similar recipe with dates. She makes a fantastic date/nut cake (similar to a fruit cake but without the other fruits).

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  45. schmidt1016November 18, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    Sandra Boynton is so clever. Love her drawings. And thank you for another great recipe.

    Leslie S. in MN
    esclante at comcast dot net

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  46. Mrs. DillyDallyNovember 18, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    What a great recipe...especially for those who are gluten intolerant! Thanks!

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  47. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    We had such a good time, I'd like this pattern!

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  48. Darlene BNovember 19, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Sounds like a great book - I'll have to check this out!

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  49. Stephanie MNovember 19, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks for the recipe. I've got to check out the book!!

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  50. aliceNovember 20, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks for the great recipe

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  51. MoeWestNovember 20, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Thanks for another great recipe.

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  52. Sharon WNovember 20, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Thanks for the recipe.

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  53. UnknownNovember 20, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Thanks for the book tip! Sounds like a fun read.

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