Christmas 2016 Photos

We are so thankful for our family and friends!

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Struffoli

Struffoli is a classic Italian holiday dessert.

All the ingredients are mixed together in a food processor to form the dough.  Then I roll little dough balls to get ready for frying.  When they cool I coat them with a honey-rum glaze!  Sprinkles make them pretty.  The dough isn't too sweet and the glaze is just right!

Here's my recipe:

Struffoli

2 cups flour 4-5 tsp rum

3 tsp baking powder 2+ tsp lemon zest

2 Tbs sugar 2+ tsp orange zest

1 / 2 tsp salt 1 / 2 cup honey

2 eggs 2 tsp sugar or rum

4 Tbs soft butter oil for frying

1. Combine all ingredients (except honey and sugar/rum) in a food processor.
2. Blend to pizza dough consistency.
3. Wrap in plastic and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4. Cut off piece of dough the size of a tomato and roll out to 1 / 2 inch diameter cylinder.
5. Cut small pieces and roll into balls.
6. Fry for 2-3 minutes in oil.  Set on paper towels to cool.
7. Heat 1 / 2 cup honey and 1 tsp sugar.
8. Pour over Struffoli and decorate with sprinkles.

Favorite Christmas Decorations!

Here are some of my favorite Christmas decorations!

Would you post pictures of your favorites??

I'd love to see them.

Angelo and Abba's Reception Lantern

Vintage Red Cardinals

 My Mom's Favorite Tree

Antique Feather Tree - Tony's Favorite

Snowmen Braving the Winter Cold:)

Pencil Tree with Antique Glass Ornaments

Sweet Snowman and Rudolf - gifts from dear friends

 Mini-Tree and Kazakhstan Doll -gift from a dear student

Antique Candle Box - gift from dear friends