tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post2223522863266462300..comments2024-03-28T23:05:51.705-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: "Oh, Kaye!" chats about holiday traditionsJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8167726523341029162014-12-07T19:54:34.106-05:002014-12-07T19:54:34.106-05:00Debs, Hey there! I hope you're going to share...Debs, Hey there! I hope you're going to share pics of your tree - I know it's going to be beautiful! xxooKaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86792429757860643502014-12-07T19:12:35.059-05:002014-12-07T19:12:35.059-05:00Kaye, what a lovely post. Sorry I'm so late ch...Kaye, what a lovely post. Sorry I'm so late chiming in. (I started the day working on the Christmas tree--still not finished--and then tackled a major kitchen clean-up...) I love your decorations and your house and Harley (and Donald and you mom!)<br /><br />Now I'm going to go get our own ornaments. There are so many special ones. Those my daughter made in grade school. My great-niece's and nephew's baby hand prints. Two hand-painted by my friend Diane. And then there are the glass double-decker buses and Big Ben and all my Santas... The list goes on. I'd better get busy! Love to you and all the REDS and readers!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6215397583150352002014-12-07T16:47:32.928-05:002014-12-07T16:47:32.928-05:00Margaret - oh, my. I can sympathize with you about...Margaret - oh, my. I can sympathize with you about a greedy mouse. We had an incident just a few weeks ago. Ugh Ugh. Ugh.<br /><br />Auntie Knickers - you and your family are endlessly enjoyable with your delightful traditions. I have missed reading about them at your blog and need to check it out!<br /><br />Leslie - that little piece was made by an artisan here in Boone, isn't it great?Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28457385296561544662014-12-07T16:46:10.855-05:002014-12-07T16:46:10.855-05:00Margaret - oh, my. I can sympathize with you about...Margaret - oh, my. I can sympathize with you about a greedy mouse. We had an incident just a few weeks ago. Ugh Ugh. Ugh.<br /><br />Auntie Knickers - you and your family are endlessly enjoyable with your delightful traditions. I have missed reading about them at your blog and need to check it out!<br /><br />Leslie - that little piece was made by an artisan here in Boone, isn't it great?Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5872549758381374032014-12-07T16:11:21.813-05:002014-12-07T16:11:21.813-05:00What lovely photos, Kaye! That stained glass heart...What lovely photos, Kaye! That stained glass heart makes my heart melt.<br /><br />wishing you all the holiday blessings<br />xoxo <br />LeslieLeslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8096056397834362412014-12-07T16:05:41.772-05:002014-12-07T16:05:41.772-05:00I gained a lot of new Christmas traditions when I ...I gained a lot of new Christmas traditions when I married a Danish-American. For most of the last 42 years (barring a few visits to Maine at Christmas) we've had roast pork with apples and prunes for Christmas Eve dinner, and ris a l'amande for dessert with an almond in it (whoever finds the almond gets a prize). Then we dance around the Christmas tree singing carols (similar to, but a bit less strenuous than, the scene in Fanny and Alexander). I have introduced this custom to my family of origin and they seem to enjoy it.Auntie Knickershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854138665883068803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79621191742072592014-12-07T15:40:56.944-05:002014-12-07T15:40:56.944-05:00"not a creature was stirring, not even a mous..."not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." <br />The mice were alive and well in my pantry, eating their way through sealed bags of chopped macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips, and bars of cooking chocolate. They ignored the inexpensive crackers and dry cereal. My new tradition is packing all the baking ingredients in a plastic tub with a sealed lid.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54749163755780718372014-12-07T15:21:41.310-05:002014-12-07T15:21:41.310-05:00Reine - thank you, m'dear! I'm so glad yo...Reine - thank you, m'dear! I'm so glad you enjoy the photos.<br /><br />And oh my GOSH, does your holiday eating sound delicious! I love all those things to the moon and back. Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33324783468079209682014-12-07T15:17:49.060-05:002014-12-07T15:17:49.060-05:00Our little Christmas tradition that got started ab...Our little Christmas tradition that got started about 20 years ago, and I don't know how, is to make prime rib and Yorkshire pudding for Christmas and French onion soup with the leftover au jus, baguette, and Gruyere cheese the day after. Later in the day we have Apple pie straight from the oven with our favorite vanilla ice cream accompanied by a fresh press of coffee.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85675223460659287302014-12-07T14:58:50.083-05:002014-12-07T14:58:50.083-05:00I love everything about the season whatever the tr...I love everything about the season whatever the tradition! Your photos, Kaye, quickly became a part of my tradition. xoxoMaureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64331218904792933462014-12-07T14:54:57.487-05:002014-12-07T14:54:57.487-05:00Joan - Thank You! Don Barley is going to be SO ha...Joan - Thank You! Don Barley is going to be SO happy! (me too!)Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17831681132746934022014-12-07T14:12:05.136-05:002014-12-07T14:12:05.136-05:00Sadly no, Kaye.
Thank you for sharing your Gramm...Sadly no, Kaye. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your Grammie's recipe, Joan! That sounds much easier than the one I made last time. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22004320554468792972014-12-07T13:55:38.080-05:002014-12-07T13:55:38.080-05:00Kaye,
Whenever anyone in our family says they woul...Kaye,<br />Whenever anyone in our family says they would like to have cinnamon rolls, they really mean, "Please make Grammie's cinnamon rolls." So here is my mom's treasured recipe:<br /><br />Combine <br /> 1/2 cup scaled milk<br /> 3 Tablespoons shortening<br /> 3 Tablespoons sugar<br /> 1-1/2 teaspoons salt [I use freshly ground pink Himalayan salt]<br />Cool to lukewarm<br />Add 2-1/4 teaspoons dry granular yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water [that’s one of those little packets] <br />Blend in 1 egg<br />Gradually add 3-1/4 cups sifted flour; mix until well blended.<br />Cover and let stand for 15 minutes<br /><br />While the dough is resting, melt 4 Tablespoons butter; add 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; mix and set aside<br /><br />On well-floured board, roll dough out into a 12x18-inch rectangle<br />Spread butter/sugar/cinnamon mixture over the dough<br />Roll up as for a jelly roll; cut into 1-inch slices<br />Place in well-greased 12x8x2-inch pan or in muffin pans<br />Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about one hour<br /><br />Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutesJoan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41480888718955674002014-12-07T11:57:23.452-05:002014-12-07T11:57:23.452-05:00Susan, I hope we get to meet soon. I think I'v...Susan, I hope we get to meet soon. I think I've asked, but don't remember your answer - will you be coming to Raleigh for Boucheron in October?Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50522222075594768272014-12-07T11:56:06.749-05:002014-12-07T11:56:06.749-05:00okay. So. I have talked and talked and yammered ...okay. So. I have talked and talked and yammered and yammered about these Christmas cards that aren't getting addressed unless I actually pick up a pen and get busy. So, off I go. Later, Sweet taters! I shall return . . . Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79465302102027183892014-12-07T11:54:56.921-05:002014-12-07T11:54:56.921-05:00Lovely, lovely, lovely, Kaye!
Very inspiring. And...Lovely, lovely, lovely, Kaye!<br /><br />Very inspiring. And I love seeing Harley in his hat and out in the snow... Would love to meet all of you in person someday. Happy Merry!Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87462841624057127582014-12-07T11:54:45.652-05:002014-12-07T11:54:45.652-05:00Dear Grandma Cootie - THE BISHOP'S WIFE! My f...Dear Grandma Cootie - THE BISHOP'S WIFE! My favorite! I swoon when I catch the first delicious glimpse of Cary Grant in this movie (or any other movie, truth be told). see how I did that . . . HA!<br /><br />Karen, No! They didn't! They probably just did that to keep you from working so hard. You think?Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33366627468755840352014-12-07T11:50:51.952-05:002014-12-07T11:50:51.952-05:00I've made from-scratch cinnamon rolls only onc...I've made from-scratch cinnamon rolls only once. The kids turned up their noses at them, and whinged at me that they liked the ones in the can better! <br /><br />So... I'm no dummy. If they want the easy kind, that's what they get. I can't eat any of them, anyway. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91374725008829309422014-12-07T11:49:07.868-05:002014-12-07T11:49:07.868-05:00What a lovely post and wonderful way to start a Su...What a lovely post and wonderful way to start a Sunday. I love the memories when I look again at all the goofy decorations I have saved. In addition to everything you mentioned, another tradition of mine is to watch almost nothing but holiday movies starting the day after Thanksgiving. There are some new ones that are pretty good, but the classics are the best - The Bishop's Wife is keeping me company right now.<br /><br />(And Hank, you should get the Title Selection Award of the Century - I can never read or hear "and truth be told" without thinking of the book!)Grandma Cootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709540756822695170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48558802654880422962014-12-07T11:38:19.775-05:002014-12-07T11:38:19.775-05:00Karen, there's just something about funny hats...Karen, there's just something about funny hats that can make most any occasion fun, huh?! And now I want Christmas crackers too!Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74456017833077635612014-12-07T11:35:19.687-05:002014-12-07T11:35:19.687-05:00Hallie, you and Joan now have me contemplating mad...Hallie, you and Joan now have me contemplating made from scratch cinnamon rolls, which I've never made. Recipes, please?? I have the fragrance in my head and it's making me a little nutty, and very hungry!<br /><br />Kathy, you are sweet and kind beyond words. Thank you. And I love the image of me flitting around with a magic wand. I was meant to have a magic wand, I'm sure of it! I was also meant to have beautiful hardwood floors and wondering why we don't! Your gifts for your young artist made me cry. so, so thoughtful and so, so lovely. Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55314567505051379092014-12-07T11:32:18.807-05:002014-12-07T11:32:18.807-05:00Kaye, love all your cute ornaments; I can tell we&...Kaye, love all your cute ornaments; I can tell we're from the same era! <br /><br />Like Joan, we enjoy Christmas crackers, having gotten into them when my stepsister married a Welshman a decade ago. It's fun to see everyone acting goofy at the end of a nice family dinner, with colorful paper crowns. <br /><br />With my kids scattered all over the world it's not as easy to claim something as a "tradition" any more. And I'm hoping they can make their own now, independent of ours. So I'm willing to let go of some of the things we've "always" done, to make way for their own new ideas. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64802079353083250882014-12-07T11:23:33.907-05:002014-12-07T11:23:33.907-05:00Kaye, I, too, love Christmas! There really is som...Kaye, I, too, love Christmas! There really is something magical in the air at this time of year. Unfortunately for me this year, there will also be a bit of drywall and paint in the air. My Christmas decorating is taking a big hit by my agreeing to let the painter come and fix the living room next week and getting the floors redone as soon as the flooring comes in. Well, I did say last Christmas that by next Christmas my living room would be in shape. Sigh. I do have a tree up in the dining room, along with overflow from items that needed to be removed from the living room. Luckily, we are having Christmas at my daughter's house.<br /><br />Kaye, I love all of your pictures you shared. They embrace all the charm of Christmas. Your hat pictures are a hoot, too. And, your house looks like the perfect setting for an amazing Christmas. I kind of imagine you as the Christmas fairy going around your house with your Christmas wand, touching tables and all, and, voila, it's a Christmas wonderland. <br /><br />Your helping someone in need instead of exchanging gifts with your husband is such a great idea. I try to give a little more each year to those who have so little. This year I've got a teenage boy that I've bought gifts for. There is always a clothing size on the cards for the kids and something that they've requested. This amazing teenage boy asked for drawing paper and oil paints. With that request it was so easy to go overboard. I got him a nice sketchpad, a pad with canvas texture paper, drawing pencils, a small oil paint set, and brushes. It was so much fun picking these items out and imagining that I was helping the next Picasso or Pollack get a start. Hehehe!<br /><br />Oh, and Kaye, I take trips down memory lane, too, when I get ornaments out, especially the ones from my mother. Envisioning the scenes from childhood with the same ornaments on the tree is such a lovely trip. My kids know which ornaments these are, too, and this year, I let the grandgirls help decorate the tree, telling them about the ornaments.<br /><br />As traditions change over the years, from my parents' house to my in-laws to my house and now to my daughter's, the one constant that make Christmas so very special is the gathering of family to enjoy the magic. <br /><br />All of the Reds and blog members here have become so special to me over this last year. I wish each and every one of you the merriest and most magical of Christmases. Clement Moore's Twas the Night Before Christmas encapsulates for me the joy and special charm of Christmas, so to end with today, Moore's final lines. "But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, 'Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!'"<br />Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51618238650817060082014-12-07T10:52:11.705-05:002014-12-07T10:52:11.705-05:00Oooh, we're a made-from-scratch cinnamon roll ...Oooh, we're a made-from-scratch cinnamon roll house Christmas morning, too. And I give away homemade chocolate-covered orange rind to the special men in my life (husband and son-in-law). Otherwise it's very low key. No ornaments to pack and unpack. Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10995571468182401812014-12-07T10:39:33.678-05:002014-12-07T10:39:33.678-05:00FChurch, aw, I love this about your mom and dad! ...FChurch, aw, I love this about your mom and dad! Made me smile. Memories - aren't they powerful?!<br /><br />Thelma Church - you give me an opportunity every single first Sunday of every month to say "I love you!" Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.com