Anja Dunk, German Christmas Cookies, Christmas at the Biltmore and more on Monday Musings.
MONDAY MUSINGS NO.99
Good morning friends! How was your weekend?
I am worn out! We had a busy weekend, friends in town, dinners, the Festival of Trees, holiday prep and lots more. I need a nap.
The next guests arrive on Wednesday! We cannot wait. Between now and then I have a ton of stuff to do. Last minute prep for Thanksgiving, finish decorating the tree and the house and a few other things. In between that…life, work, appointments, etc.
Do you follow Jessie Sheehan on Instagram? Yesterday she shared the easiest piecrust, you might want to check it out if you are making pies and were considering a store bought crust. I am making it myself so I will let you know how it goes.
Are you hosting Thanksgiving? If you are not making pie do not forget to check out my 10 Thanksgiving Dessert Recipe that are not pie.
What about you? What did you do this weekend?
Next up +5 things.
+5 THINGS
1.READ~
This cloth bound book is so beautiful, the recipes, the images and the stories remind me of my grandmother. There is still time to order Advent: Festive German Bakes to Celebrate the Coming of Christmas and to enjoy baking the recipes for your family and friends.
The Advent season is one of the most special times of the year, when candles twinkle, the Christmas tree is decorated, and the smells of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove fill the kitchen.
In her new cookbook Advent, Anja Dunk shares her recipes for the very best of traditional German festive bakes. From lightly spiced Lebkuchen, frosted cinnamon stars, jam-filled ginger hearts, snow-capped coconut macaroons, to marzipan-filled Stollen, edible tree decorations, lucky meringue mushrooms and a gingerbread house dripping with candies and sugar icicles, you will find delectable spiced treats to fill your Bunter Teller and share with friends and family.
Featuring Anja’s own linocut illustrations and evocative photography, this is a stunning, comforting clothbound volume that will be a family favourite for many years to come. The weeks of Advent hold all the sweet, almost unbearable anticipation of Christmas for days on end and this gorgeous book embraces that fairy-tale feeling within its pages.
The festive season can be a busy time but Advent is here to slow things down with mindful crafting and recipes, designed to soothe the soul. Authors Kerstin and Laura avoid the conventional Christmas kitsch you see everywhere around the winter months, focusing instead on magical projects that will bring authentic joy and make you feel truly festive.
Slow down with projects such as advent candles, table garlands, gift wrapping, watercolour Christmas cards, place cards and door wreaths.
The recipes are designed for you, me and us. In the ‘For Me’ section, choose from winter warmers such as Roasted pear with honey and rosemary, Hot winter smoothie and French pancakes with plum compote. In ‘For You’, embrace that sweet tooth with Peanut brittle, Orange & cinnamon syrup, Caramelised turmeric walnuts and White cinnamon & almond crackles. Finally in ‘For Us’, cook up a storm with those recipes that will sum up the winter months, from Mushroom wellington with chestnut cream, Creamy cauliflower and almond soup, Lentil shepherd’s pie with sweet potato and Pomegranate and gin punch.
NEED MORE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS?
If you have already read this book or missed something I have featured before on the blog check out My Bookshop on Amazon.
Books for Kids
2. WATCHED~ Christmas at the Biltmore
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
This Swedish country house is all about antiques and cosy textiles
10 Things Nobody Tells You About Vines
Macklemore Delivers Heartfelt Speech After Young Fan Slips at His Concert
Influencers will never influence us to buy less stuff. It’s antithetical to the job.
Untangling Gratitude & Honoring Uncertainty Right Where I Am
10 Minimal Christmas Tree Ideas
The 10 Most Famous Bookstores in the World
How to Fix Mushy Rice, Undercooked Rice, Crunchy Rice, and More Rice-Cooking Fails
4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS & SALES
Outfit of the Day
Everything at H&M is 30% off including the Christmas Shop! There are so many great piece for your home and those on your gift list. I love the kids Toys and clothes. This memory game is a great stocking stuffer as are the stuffed animals.
Many of the home decor items in Gift Guide for Women and Gifts for the Hostess. are on sale, some up to 50%. The mugs and the hot chocolate as well as the mulling spices make great stocking stuffers or additions to your gift baskets.
Including my favorite Elizabeta handbag and tote shown above, it’s $100 off! For even better deals shop TJ MAXX they have so many great things like the bracelets and beautiful books.
ALL of the LINKS are on the posts, Gift Guide for Women and Gifts for the Hostess.
5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~WEEKEND MEANDERINGS
This weekend I joined Kim and Juliet for weekend meanderings, I shared Thanksgiving leftover ideas, Thanksgiving Tablescapes, Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage and so much more, including this holiday outfit.
Here are the details for this beautiful velvet dress outfit:dress//shoes//tights//bag//bracelet//perfume.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings and found something to read, watch or even add to your cart.
What book are you currently reading? Are you binge watching a favorite show or listening to a good podcast? Have you seen any good movies lately?
Are you ready for the holidays?Do you have any recipes that you love and think we need to have on our Thanksgiving table?
Have a great day friends. Thank you for spending part of it with me.
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