Northwest Indiana Discussion

Remember when there used to be Christmas Carolers that came to your door at Christmas time?

I remember being young and my sister and our friends would go around to the neighbors homes and sing Christmas carols. I also remember going caroling with our church group. We would take the bus and go to different homes and neighborhoods and sing, sing, sing. I miss seeing that happen. I guess I don't necessarily want to be the one to go out and sing, but it would be nice to see some people on my stoop singing a carol or two.

Maybe our livestyles have gotten too busy for such a thing anymore. Looking at my own statement above maybe there is just a sort of apathy when it comes to caroling, we expect other to do it instead. Maybe it's a time thing- who has time to go sing, much less be sung to? Maybe with all the "pc"-ness going on, people are afraid to do so out of not wanting to offend? Or maybe it still goes on and I just don't witness it as much?

Sorry, just somethin' I got to thinkin' about tonight.

When my daughter was in elementary school, we had a caroling party.

Went up and down the street.

One old lady opened her door and slammed it shut. Scrooge!

Then we came back and I made hot chocolate for all of them....it was fun!

Well I can tell you what I don't miss about Christmas during my youth...

Now that I'm the boss of me...I don't get sick to my stomach going around people I can't stand!!
That's right, screw you Aunt Pat, and your mean little dog too!! Grrrr...Arrf!

Bet no one was expecting that

I do miss making popcorn balls and popcorn garland...this year I'm gonna do it again

OOOOHHHH, I smell a great popcorn ball recipe...come on Tony give it up!

Ok...but first I gotta go have a smoke

This one sounds good and easy

Pop-a-rific Popcorn Balls

3 quarts popped popcorn, unsalted
1 (1-lb.) pkg. Marshmallows
1/4 cup butter or margarine

Place popped popcorn in a large bowl. In a large saucepan, cook marshmallows and butter or margarine over low heat until melted and smooth*. Pour over popcorn, tossing gently to mix well. Cool five minutes. Butter hands well and form 2 1/2 inch balls. Makes about 14 balls.

*to color the popcorn balls, add a few drops of food coloring to the smooth marshmallow mixture. Mix well to distribute color evenly, then pour over popcorn as instructed.

Yield: Makes about 14 balls.
Nutritional Information:
(based on 1-ball serving)
Total Calories 167; Fat 5g; Carbohydrate 32g; Sugar .26g; Fiber 1g; Protein 1g; Sodium 49mg; Cholesterol 9mg.

And if you're really in the mood these guys look cute

Sorta like rice krispies treats......made some of those tonight

mmmm...Party at Libs house!

Did you use special butter?

All X-mas traditions are PAGAN!

If you're gonna watch Dr. Phil, at least hear what the man has to say

Sir: I don't watch the guy; is he a pyscho or what?

Ma'am...I think you need stronger meds

...like what we did to March with a horse tranquilizer when he got outta line...

...see, movies do give people ideas!

Is this the March guy everyone was and is in awe of? I heard that he/she always had you dumbos hanging? Eh? He is a legend!

He was a waste of paper...so we had some friends run in and steal all the rolls before he went in...hahahaha....I heard he got sucked down the drain when the automatic flusher went off, tiny little man he was, and now he lives in the sewer...gross. Also heard it's warm down there and you get used to the smell. You should try it and see for yourself...otherwise you might not appreciate it for what it's worth...know what I'm sayin'?

Back to CHRISTMAS traditions...

We always make snowball cookies.



Snowball Cookies
By Land O'Lakes Kitchens


Pecan-filled cookies are scrumptious all year 'round.


Preparation 45 min.
Baking 18 min.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
Powdered sugar

Instructions:

Heat oven to 325°F. Combine all ingredients except powdered sugar in large mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes).

Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 18 to 25 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes; roll in powdered sugar while still warm and again when cool.
Ingredient Substitution Index

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Nutrition Facts (1 cookie)

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Calories: 130
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrate: 11 g
Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 50 mg
Fiber: 0 g


Just extend the time on your regular walk...it's worth it.