Friday Favorites from Wild Wild Whisk, Half Baked Harvest, A Beautiful Mess and More

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Good morning friends, the countdown is on, it’s just 6 days until Christmas Eve. The stockings are hung, the presents are wrapped, the meals are planned and now we wait for the miracle of Christmas. I have lots to share with you so grab your hot chocolate and settle in for a nice long read. 

Food

I’ve been talking about these Bear Claws for weeks, so I thought I would share the recipe just in case you want to make some at Christmas too! I will be attempting these on Christmas Eve, I will let you know how they turn out. I made this overnight cinnamon roll bread last year and it is scrumptious!

If you are looking for a last minute dessert, try these Gingerbread Cupcakes! 

Do you like truffles? If so, these Fleur de Sel truffles are delicious and I think these   Coconut Truffles from Wild Wild Whisk would be as well. 

What are you having for Christmas dinner? We are having ham but after seeing this recipe for Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Loin I might change the menu. 

I am going to make this Christmas Sangria on Christmas Eve. 

Articles/TV/Movies/Videos

Take a minute and escape to the Old World at Christmas At The Breakers from Private Newport

Local Children’s Choir Finds a Unique Way To Record Music During Covid

When Squirrels Were On Of America’s Most Popular Pets

Fashionistas will enjoy The Devil Sells Prada.

Candice Bergen Is No Dummy( interview on Morning Meeting Podcast)

Meet the Fiskars: The Billionaire Couple Taking on Tesla

The Joy of Reliving My Childhood Bookshelf

The Woman Who Stole Vermeer

24 Science Backed Ways to Boost Your Energy

A Beautiful Mess Podcast with Favorite TV Shows and Movies

Watch Saving Notre Dame on NOVA PBS. 

If you have not watched this video yet please do, it will bring you to tears but it is so beautiful! 

Books

I just got Christmas with Good Housekeeping and I love it! It is all recipes from the British version of Good Housekeeping magazine. I purchased mine at TJ Maxx online, they have so many beautiful books this year. 

I also got Christmas Feasts & Treats and there are so many great photos and recipes. Again, I ordered this book at TjMaxx for $14.99. 

I am reading Goodbye Paris while I rest on the couch and try to get over this cold/flu. 

I want to order this RBG Little Golden Book for myself! 

That is it for this week, I hope you share all of your favorite finds from this week, in particular, please share with is your favorite Christmas cookie and/or recipe if you have it. 

Have a wonderful week, stay safe.