A Christmas Tradition ~ Apple Pie Waffles

Having no extended family where we live means that Christmas around here is pretty quiet.  Last night we went to church for Christmas Eve service and then we went to go see The Hobbit.  Christmas Day is usually just a time that we sit around and play games together, maybe watch a DVD.  But one thing we always do is have Waffles for Breakfast/Brunch and watch the Disney Christmas Parade.

Here's the waffle recipe I used this morning.

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Cozy Up with a Coffeemisu this Holiday Season!

Barista Prima Coffeehouse® K-Cup® packs are a new exclusive collection of the world’s finest Arabica coffees, roasted in the tradition of Europe’s most celebrated coffee houses. Designed for the passionate coffee lover, the Barista Prima Coffeehouse darker, richer blends feature:

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Starbucks Holiday Blend Coffee at Sam's Club #HolidayGuide & Cinnamon Toffee Mocha Dessert - #CBias

Are you counting? 20 days, that's it! I cannot believe that there is less than 3 weeks until Christmas! I don't really have a 'list' per say, but one thing everyone who has me on their holiday shopping list knows is that they can NEVER go wrong with coffee! Bold, Decaf, Flavored, Ground, Beans, K-Cups, T-Discs, you name it, I CAN BREW IT!

We do have a Sam's Club membership, and go about once a month, but with only 3 people in our family, there really is only so much bulk shopping one can do. However, coffee is one of those things that is on the Sam's Club shopping list, and as I mentioned a few

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Pour on the Flavor This Holiday Season with Torani

There are days I'm so thankful that I no longer work a 9 to 5 job, with just two fifteen minute coffee breaks. I get to have coffee break whenever I want to by blogging….and believe me, it's a whole lot more than just two!

I have a 'Coffee Bar' set up in my dining room with coffee machines, a proliferation of hot and cold beverage flavors, sugars, creamers and syrups. And the other day I added to them a couple of Torani Syrups for some more fun to stir into my caffeine choices.

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Festive Cake Balls

This recipe comes from a Woman's World magazine. It's phenomenally easy and these rich chocolaty confections have a surprise inside. For holiday gatherings you could of course do red/green/white sprinkles, or tint the vanilla flavored candy quick a different color. Add a seasonal flavor of Hershey's Kiss in the middle for extra fun!

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Holiday Review/Give Away ~ Simply Potatoes

As part of the holiday meal planning and entertaining portion of our holiday guide, today we're featuring Simply Potatoes. These are perfect for those busy hectic meals during the holiday season, as well as for your traditional holiday meals, because they eliminate the hassle of peeling, boiling, slicing and dicing.

I was able to "Simply-fy" a favorite holiday dish, Potato Pancakes, by using a couple of varieties of Simply Potatoes and their website recipe (which I altered a bit for our family). I had the batter whipped up in no time, and we have a new recipe to enjoy a family tradition with now.

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Three Different Directions' 2012 Holiday Entertaining & Gift Guide Starts Today!

It's hard to believe that it's that time of the year again! But it is, and today marks the start of a number of weeks of Holiday Entertaining and product features (some with giveaways!), to get the holiday season started.

Holiday Entertaining will consist of dishes, recipes, cleaning tips and more! Product features range from books and DVDs to stocking stuffers and the unique.

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Craving Stress-Free Holiday Cooking? Look No Further. Pork Loin with Wine Sauce Recipe.

What’s the secret to hosting a stress-free holiday gathering? A slow cooker.

Introducing “Holiday Slow Cooker,” a time-saving cookbook featuring easy and delicious recipes for a year of hassle-free celebrations.

It’s never been easier to craft perfect holiday dinners without breaking a sweat… like this Pork Loin with Wine Sauce for New Year’s Day (or even for 'any' day, like I made it!)

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Holiday Tips and Recipes from Midwest Dairy - Giveaway

Though this time of year is notoriously busy, it’s also a time for traditions and togetherness – and many times, those times are shared during a meal or a celebration.  In preparation for mealtime and celebrations this holiday season, Midwest Dairy polled a few dairy farm moms to ask what tips they’d share for anyone who is starting to think about holiday season preparations.

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Holiday Entertaining with Jell-O and Wheat Thins - #BlogEats

More goodies from that big Kraft Foods box!  (Yes, only a few more days until I offer up that box of food samples as a giveaway here on my blog!)

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