Category Archives: Christmas

A Very Merry Christmas This Year

Posted on December 28, 2015 by DMW

Another Christmas came and went and while it was wonderful, I feel like I need to sleep it off. It’s funny – I never really thought about how people need to recover from a good holiday, probably because the holidays … Continue reading →

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Baking Pretty

Posted on December 22, 2015 by DMW

Have you ever heard the expression, “You can either be right, or you can be happy”? I always find myself in a similar conundrum when it comes to baking. I can either bake something pretty (looks good) or yummy (tastes … Continue reading →

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Holiday Traditions: Old and New, His and Mine

Posted on December 21, 2015 by DMW

The holidays are supposed to be a happy time. A time full of traditions and family. But the holidays often seem to be a time of stress, whether it’s mild, moderate or severe. Whether the stress is because of family, … Continue reading →

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Christmas: The 2014 Edition (Let’s Make Chinese Desserts!)

Posted on December 26, 2014 by DMW

This is the best Christmas that I have had since… well I don’t know. I think it was better than 2011 and 2012 (but those were pretty great) and it definitely kicks every Christmas’s ass before 2011 and last year, … Continue reading →

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‘Tis The Season: Getting Ready For Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2014 by DMW

We’re only four days away from Christmas. But this year it’s weird. Normally my husband and I are busy, scrambling to finish Christmas cards or wrap gifts, or get the last few for the people who are impossible to get … Continue reading →