Friday, November 19, 2010

Day 5 - 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!

The one holiday tradition that must happen at my house is to get the tree up and ready to decorate by Thanksgiving night. Sometimes it's even decorated by then, but not always.

A newer part of that tradition that I'm loving is having my granddaughters help with the trimming. To me, Christmas wouldn't be the same without little ones around. Lauryn is getting pretty good at hanging the ornaments but Lily still needs a little guidance. Anna, born just a couple of months ago, will just watch in wonder at all of the lights and the glittering colors of the more than 500 ornaments I've collected over the years.

I can't remember where I got this recipe but it's becoming a new tradition at my house, too. I hope you like it.


Raspberry Ribbons

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55 comments:

  1. BrendaNovember 19, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Thanks for the recipe. I love anything raspberry!

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  2. MIss SherryNovember 19, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Rasberry ribbons..... they sound FANTASTIC. Thanks for the new recipe. The stories about your grandaughters are heart warming.

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  3. Darlene BNovember 19, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    These sound wonderful! I have alot of baking to do so I can try all these great recipes!

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  4. Grandma ShellNovember 19, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    And yet another one of my favorite flavors, raspberry. I love raspberries!!

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  5. mascanlonNovember 19, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Another new recipe to me! I am going to have a marathon weekend!

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  6. JessicaSewsNovember 19, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Patrick! Thank you for the Raspberry Ribbons recipe! sounds goood!
    This year everyone is flying in to the Pacific Northwest...it will be a blessing just to be together!

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  7. VickieNovember 19, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    There is nothing like children at Christmas time! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to try the cookies!

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  8. ChristieNovember 19, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Grandbabies! Aren't they just the greatest gift from Heaven above!?! They make everyday new and exciting. The Raspberry Ribbons sound fun and yummy! I had to go put raspberry jam on the grocery list as hubby just ate the last of it on his PB&J yesterday. Thanks for sharing. Read you tomorrow on the last day of toeing. HUGS... and stitches

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  9. gmpNovember 19, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    A cookie with raspberries and a glaze! How good is that? Thanks for sharing, Patrick.

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  10. PatNovember 19, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Just want to say I love the patterns that you have included on your posts. And yes, the tree is probably the most important part of Christmas. Love to sit in the dark at night and enjoy the lights.

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  11. WoolenSailsNovember 19, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Christmas is always special when there are little ones around.
    Still waiting for grandkids, so maybe some day, we can fill the house again;)

    Debbie

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  12. GretchenNovember 19, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Thanks for another great recipe!

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  13. bairdmtnNovember 19, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Yummy recipe! Don't grandchildren make EVERYTHING extra-special! Thanks for the recipe!!

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  14. kerrynjaneNovember 19, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    I want to win....I want to win!!

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  15. DebNovember 19, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Great recipes Thank You again for the Hop

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  16. Judy SNovember 19, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Time to go grocery shopping. Plan to try several of the great recipes. Have enjoyed checking in on the Hop each day. Lots of great ideas. thank you

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  17. GwenNovember 19, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Grandchildren put a new outlook when it comes to
    holidays, and they are such a delight, I hope that it will make your holiday all that more meaningful. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.

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  18. TexanaNovember 19, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Yes, Grandkids really make the holidays special, don't they. Thanks for another yummy recipe!

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  19. SuzanneNovember 19, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Thanks for the recipe it looks yummy.

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  20. JenNovember 19, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    THanks for the recipe, they sound pretty darn good.

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  21. PatNovember 19, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    I will have to try this recipe with homemade Raspberry jam.

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  22. BobbiDNovember 19, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Ok...I am now a fan x 2 and hoping to win your great book and fabric. Can never have too much of either. My grandkids will love this new cookie recipe.Thnaks for sharing.

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  23. baukjeNovember 19, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Thanks for the recipe, sounds good!!!

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  24. MartinaNovember 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Thank you so much! This sounds great!

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  25. CeciliaNovember 19, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Your recipe sounds great. Grandchildren do make a difference!

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  26. KarenNovember 19, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Grandchildren are the best! It is so much fun to view everything through the eyes of a child - such a fresh perspective on life. Thank you for the recipe.

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  27. JenealNovember 19, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Thank you!

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  28. CindiNovember 19, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    The joy that children experience at seeing all the wonderful lights and displays at Christmas is one of the best things about the season. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    How wonderful that you share with your grandchildren the fun of the season. Love the cookies.

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  30. CindyNovember 19, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Yum. Thanks for the recipe!

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  31. PattiNovember 19, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Love your recipe using raspberry jam - I WILL be trying these. Thanks for sharing!

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  32. lynnquiltsalotNovember 19, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    I love the excitement of little ones at Christmas.

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  33. Kd BrownNovember 19, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Little granddaughters are the best! Thanks for sharing. ~Kathleen

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  34. Diane PruittNovember 19, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    This "new" recipe will be added to my other Christmas recipe goodies...

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  35. LizNovember 19, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    Thanks for the recipe. It sounds so good, I'm looking forward to trying them.

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  36. Marcia W.November 19, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    I am having problems with blogger. Glad I checked because my comment didn't post! We love to share Christmas with little ones because of their wonder about the holiday. This year, we may have a newborn grand baby arrive and celebrate that happy event. alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  37. SandielynnNovember 19, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Raspberries are a great idea for Christmas! We have red and black raspberry bushes, and make a ton of jelly, so the cookie recipe will be a great addition!

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  38. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Those cookies sound very good! The bright red of raspberry jelly would be so festive. I'm sure these would be could with any flavor of jelly.

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  39. JANETNovember 19, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    what an awesome recipe.

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  40. Stephanie MNovember 19, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    Recipe sounds good..Thanks!

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  41. lizzieNovember 19, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    May everyone see Christmas through the eyes of a child! That was my motto with our 3 boys and now with our two GRANDsons!! I was volunteering in the hospital gift shop this week decorating for Christmas and a little girl with her grandma came in and you should have heard her "squeals" of delight....it warms the heart. I have enjoyed your blog sooo much and the beautful frosted tree picture ....which is what our woods have looked like this week! thanks!!!

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  42. LinaNovember 19, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    M-m-m-m Definitely going to try these.

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  43. WendyNovember 19, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    Raspberries are the best! Thank you :) Best wishes for a wonderful weekend!!

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  44. schmidt1016November 19, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    What a delight to have young children to experience all things wonderful with. Isn't it fun to see things through their eyes? Thanks for the great recipe.

    Leslie S. in MN
    esclante at comcast dot net

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  45. Mrs. DillyDallyNovember 19, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Those cookies remind me of one my grandmother used to make. They will definitely be made this holiday season! Thanks!

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  46. kerrynjaneNovember 20, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    You have had some very interesting recipes this week. Thanks for sharing them with us. Merry Christmas!

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  47. DebbyNovember 20, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks for the wonderful recipe. Looks delicious. I have enjoyed the past week with all the new recipes I have gathered. Thanks so much.

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  48. Kathy B.November 20, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    This recipe may become a new tradition at my house as well - not just during the holidays either! I love raspberry anything! Thank you for six great days of blogging, designs, and recipes. I have had a blast!

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  49. SparkyNovember 20, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    You know something Patrick?..I am sew much sweeter this week...imagine that...lol
    thanks for the very sweet tour... and anything rasberry sounds delightful

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  50. JessicaSewsNovember 20, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Day 6...I made it around the blog hop! What a fun week of recipes and projects!
    Thank you to all you great designers!
    Happy Holidays!

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  51. Nana JoNovember 20, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I'm a winner! This blog hop has been so much fun!

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  52. MoeWestNovember 20, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Grandkids make Christmas more special! Thanks for the recipe.

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  53. ytsmomNovember 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    I love to get my tree up ASAP and keep it up until at least New Year's. It is a wonderful part of the season.

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  54. UnknownNovember 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    What a yummy recipe....thanks for sharing!

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  55. Sharon WNovember 20, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    These sound very interesting. Thanks for the recipe.

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