Our Busy Christmas Kitchen

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Our kitchen has been so busy, we haven't stopped for a second and it is hard to take photos with all the activity. Baking is a necessity this year, as we are using some homebaked  Nummies for gifts instead of supporting this crappy tariffed economy. 

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Yesterday, Hubby and I made Danish Klejner or Kliner..depending on who is speaking. We have two huge roasters full and it took about 2 hours to roll and cut, and then  2 1/2 hours just to fry them. 

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I finally found and used my grandmother's Klejner recipe. The only difference is we fry in corn oil instead of Lard, thank goodness! 

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The buffet in the kitchen has a little bit of everything, nummy and favorites.

The hanging hearts are Jule Haerten or Christmas hearts done by my great aunt. Little wooden people, elves, and red mushroom, baking accessories finish this tree I use every year in the kitchen. The tablecloth is almost 50 years old and probably printed in Sweden, label is long gone.

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This little cart holds a gingerbread couple and a Northwoods handmade Santa. The pig is newer and from a local Gourd Artist.

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Hiding behind the sign are three pumpkins that were still green when picked and they are slowly ripening in the window. Love the train cake mold...picked up at a thrift store.

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Our corner cabinet is filled with inherited treasures, antiques, and fun holiday decor. 

I pick up almost everything in thrift stores.

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Inherited linens stitched by my great-aunts in Frederikshavn, Denmark

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The antique wooden press was used for sausages or inserting cremes in bakery. It's from the 1920's.

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The Grandma Baker is a music box and moves, the little Santa couple are old candy containers. My Gingerbread baker teapot was from a local artist. The tree cake mold was thrifted. The plates are from my everyday collection.

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Another Baker Nutcracker and a few antiques. The tin Holly platter I found last week for $.99 at a thrift store. It's one of the good ones from the UK.

The Peppermint Trees I have had for over 20 years and use them on and off.

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My family Christmas plates are above my windows all year long. They are Royal Copenhagen and Bing and Grondahl, some date back to the early 1900's. 

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Strings of Jule Heartens are on both windows. Peppermint ribbons are on the corner cabinet.

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The table isn't empty, but I took photos anyway and cropped.

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My counter...all those recipes, some from back as far as the 1910's. 

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Cookie trays cleaned and ready to use for the next batch!

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Baking seems to never end in December! 

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But it is my favorite time of year...the Fish poacher has more vintage and crafted goodies. 

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Can't wait to try the new cookie trimmings.

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Aprons waiting for Cookie Day, when the family comes to make Cut-outs from my husband's family German/Bohemian recipe at least 4 generations old.

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My Elves bell ringer a gift from Denmark in the early 70's.

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Merry Christmas from my Busy Christmas Kitchen!

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   Hand stitched apron from Denmark, 

and a Glaedelige Jul for my Danish ancestors. 

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We did peppernuts, Cranberry Walnut Bread, Poundcake, Pumpkin Bread, and Klejner so far...

I have a batch of cutout dough in the freezer and marzipan ready to make into a pig and fruits. 

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What are you baking for the Holidays!

 will post at the following Link Parties, I hope you visit them.

Thanks so much for visiting,

OldNewGreenRedo, is an ad-free blog.  

I do not endorse or receive any $$ for any products I may use. I enjoy showing how I use products, 

but I do not receive any $$ from anywhere I shop.

However, the link to my BarberryLane Etsy shop

on the right hand side if you choose to visit for a

Antiques, Craft Supplies, Vintage, Dolls, Mini's, and more. I will be opening an Ebay shop in the New Year. Stay tuned...

  

 Please do not use photos without linking back to this blog without my permission. 

Thank you for your cooperation, 

Sandi 

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Crunchy Peppernuts a Holiday Favorite in our Home

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Holiday Seasonal Favorite---Peppernuts or whatever your family calls them.

(can't remember where I sourced this info)

Here my hubby is dilgently rolling and cutting the small bits of dough which become crunchy Pepper Nuts.

It seems tedious, it's usually a packed house with bakers but our family had to bow out this weekend, so we will be baking 'form cookies/cutouts next weekend'. We thought we would get started with some of the doughs already prepared.

Pencil rolls are cut into 1/2" pieces. A little flour keeps the dough from sticking too much.

Toasting in the oven, we have to turn the trays half way through, our oven is hot in back.

Gently baked until light brown on the bottom.

Our Recipe for Peppernuts this is 1 1/2 recipes or about 6 1/2 Quarts. Bagged these make perfect gifts for friends.

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It isn't Christmas unless the Peppernuts are made!

Thanks so much for visiting,

I will post at the following Link Parties, I hope you visit them.

OldNewGreenRedo, is an ad-free blog.  

I do not endorse or receive any $$ for any products I may use. I enjoy showing how I use products, 

but I do not receive any $$ from anywhere I shop.

However, the link to my BarberryLane Etsy shop

is on the right hand side if you choose to visit for a

Antiques, Craft Supplies, Vintage, Dolls, Mini's, and more. I will be slowly opening an Ebay shop in the New Year. Stay tuned.

 Please do not use photos without linking back to this blog without my permission. 

Thank you for your cooperation, 

Sandi 

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Shopping Small and Local.

In these hard economic times OldNewGreenRedo recommends shopping Small and Local. 

And to beat Tariffs, shop for Hand-mades by Sandi, Vintage, Antiques, Crafts, and Stashes are a great way to finish your holiday lists. Or, shop your local businesses or  artisans for you Holiday needs. Please do shop your local stores that produce their products locally. 

BarberryLane

on Etsy

BarberryLane is participating in Etsy's Cyber sale, every item in my shop is on sale! Most have items have $5.95 shipping and others free, while heavier purchases are estimated. If the shipping ends up less we do a generous refund. 

We are Hoping to do Shipping within one or two days, except for weather. Special requests (gift wrapping or drop shipping, just ask!) 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BarberryLane 

I know this is an ad...but you will love my shop, much like the items I live with and post here! Sandi

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BarberryLane

Sale is on until December 3rd....

PLEASE SHOP Your Local  SMALL BUSINESSES/

and 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

Sandi

Our 57th Thanksgiving filled with Nostalgia, Antiques and Heirlooms!

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A nostalgic look back on our many Thanksgivings together. 

Now, we are Thankful for Hubbies eye surgeries....it's amazing that a quick surgery and lots of drops, drives to the doctor and a month of recuperation can give you 20/20 sight after wearing glasses for over 70 years.

But, I can't help but think this will be our now 57th Thanksgiving...and how blessed we have enjoyed another Fall, our favorite season together.

Every season brings joy, trials, tribulations...and the season's move on.

There is calm and...

 laughter,

and how she has GROWN... 

We love FAMILY BAKING together!

and the bonds of old friends, 

and the beauty of nature flourishing in your own backyard.

We still enjoy the preservation and joys of simple things.

Sun filled Fall days and family gatherings to give Thanks.

Sunshine on the porch, a fuzzy throw to cuddle in the evening. 

Plants and flowers trying to survive the crazy temperatures. 

Inside, I bring out the rusts, golds, naturals in our blue and white kitchen.

Kitchen scents fill the air as the cinnamon and pumpkin meld in sweet perfection. Vegetables are harvested from the garden and roasted for future enjoyment.

Heirloom family recipes are baked and the results savored and saved for holiday gifts.

Soups and Chili fills crockpots and warm our inners on chilly nights.

Simple biscuits are perfection when rolled and baked with homemade pumpkin butter.

Who can resist apple pumpkin muffins?

Our favorite platters are washed in anticipation of company coming.

Silver...shall I polish or not?

Heirlooms, loved by you or someone else take their places still proud and beautifutl.

Dusk comes early and lamps are lit through the dusky afternoon.

Throws and cushions fill our couches, and are welcomed on chilly nights.

Teapots hold warmth and welcoming to guests.

Favorite cups brim with steaming hot teas and ciders.

Last blooms grace the tea table.

Precious linens are brought from storage for use.

Quilts are washed and aired for cold weather cuddling.

Dried gourds and Hydrangeas grace our tables.

Family heirlooms find their way to the buffet.

Christmas pig is busy fattening up for the holidays.

Giving thanks for the Earth's bounty and beauty. We have loads of mini corn for decorating this year! 

Simple bowls filled with Fall.

Woods are oiled and polished.

Nuts gathered by the Grand find their way here and there.

I put together florals with dried and faux. I love all of Fall's colors, muted or bright.

Once a gorgeous real pumpkin graced the buffet.

Maybe I will polish our heirloom brass this year and use on the table.

Thanksgiving is always the End of Fall in our home, and....

Christmas comes soon enough, and needs not to be rushed.

 ...the dead of Winter is just around the corner. 

Snow and the Holidays will be here soon enough, don't you think?

I will post at the following Link Parties, I hope you visit them.

Love Your Creativity

Really Crafty Link Party

Metapmorphosis Monday 

Thanks so much for visiting,

OldNewGreenRedo, is an ad-free blog.  

I do not endorse or receive any $$ for any products I may use. I enjoy showing how I use products, 

but I do not receive any $$ from anywhere I shop.

However, the link to my BarberryLane Etsy shop

on the right hand side if you choose to visit for a

Antiques, Craft Supplies, Vintage, Dolls, Mini's, and more. I will be opening an Ebay shop in the New Year. Stay tuned,.

  

 Please do not use photos without linking back to this blog without my permission. 

Thank you for your cooperation, 

Sandi 

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