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 Nov 11 06, 19:32
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 Greek  Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose  |
We're in the kitchen making treats;
to grace our table with lots to eat. The table is set with glittering glass as we prepare the Christmas repast. A festive tablecloth with a holiday motiff and a centerpiece of candle and wreath. Simple adornments to set the mood for a holiday meal with the family brood. I'll stuff the turkey and glaze the ham; fill delicate pastries with delicious jams. We must have pies. Several kinds. Pecan and Pumpkin are on our minds. Fudge and divinity are in a lovely dish. A variety of nuts sit out if you wish. Pralines are also out for a nibble; along with peppermint canes and brittle. A fruit salad is topped with whipped cream, chilled and waiting like a snowy white dream. The tart cranberry salad is also prepared; it'll be great when the turkey is shared. Kids cut the cookies into holiday shapes. The oven is hot, they'll need to bake. We have colored frostings to decorate; or candy sprinkles to make them look great. Sweet potatoes baking will add some spice; topped with butter and marshmallows ~the smell is so nice. On stove top simmers the giblet gravy. The corn-on -the-cob is heating like crazy. My sister is baking her buttered rolls; My in-laws, a vegetable casserole. My mother adds her cornbread dressing. Time to eat....let's say the blessing. 2006 Marcia  
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and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner    |
  
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Nov 11 06, 19:43
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Thank you for your Holiday entry Marcia!
 Best of luck!  May the 'classic' holiday spirit be shared in your heart throughout the season! ~ Mosaic Musings Staff         ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner        |
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Nov 11 06, 19:47
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
YUMMY this is Marcia!
 You've filled my mind with savory, scintillating thoughts of all the wonderful treats we share at the holiday table. Pssst - Apple pie a la mode ?  Best of luck! ~Cleo 
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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Nov 11 06, 19:51
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
love apple pie....really prefer any fruit pie to pumpkin pie. However, pumpkin is such a tradition in so many families, other than my own, that I included it in the poem. ~smile~
Marcia ······· ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Nov 11 06, 19:57
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
That it most certainly is Marcia. Pecan, pumkin and mince pies seem to be the most 'popular' at the holidays.
I have a yummy recipe for pumpkin spice muffins if you're interested (it's as easy as pie, er um, muffins)  1 box of spice cake mix, Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, etc 1 can of pumpkin (not pie mix) Ground cinnamon (optional) Pumpkin spice mix (optional) Mix above together (do NOT add water) Spray the muffin tins with pam spray, bake at 350, until firm (but not brown), about 15-18 minutes if you make 18 muffins, if you make 14 muffins then bake for about 23 minutes. (WW=3 pts) Enjoy!
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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Nov 11 06, 20:41
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Certainly sounds good ! And I can certainly handle easy. ~laugh~ Thanks...I'll have to give this one a try.
Marcia ······· ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Nov 12 06, 08:57
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Someone hide me before that 10 lbs catches up with me!
   LOLI can't wait for dinner! We have such a good time preparing it even. We all pitch in to help and that's not easy in my tiny kitchen but we still manage to have a good time! Good luck with the competition~ Cathy |
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Nov 12 06, 09:26
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Yes, aren't holiday meals wonderful? Such joy in the kitchen.....and those wonderful smells ! Yumm. Thank-you Cathy !
Sorry, can't help you with the 10 pounds.....will have my own to worry about. ~laugh~ ······· ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Nov 29 06, 20:21
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Congratulations! This submission has been nominated as a finalist in the Third Annual Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic!  Best of luck! ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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Nov 30 06, 15:02
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Again, thank you for the nomination.....am very pleased and honored to be among these wonderful finalists.~smile~
Marcia ······· ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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