eating

My way through the  long weekend. 

It was chilly outside, 

but we were nice and  toasty inside

stuffing our bellies.

Made Maple Cranberry Syrup and Butter

Maple-Cranberry Butter:

1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (no aunt jemimas! :)

1 cup butter, at room temp

To make the maple cranberry butter, combine cranberries and maple syrup in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until the cranberries have softened and popped, about 5 minutes.

Let cool, then place in a large bowl with the butter. Beat with a wooden spoon until just combine, cover and set in the fridge until ready to serve

Recipe courtesy of me oh my

Chopped up homemade 

Chicken noodle soup 

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth

1/2 pound chopped cooked chicken breast

1 1/2 cups egg noodles

1 cup sliced carrots

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

• In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion and celery in butter until just tender, 5 minutes. Pour in chicken and vegetable broths and stir in chicken, noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving.
• Recipe courtesy all recipes.com

Made my own rendition of 

Brie Grilled Cheese with Rosemary salt and Clover Honey. 

amazing!

Made Gingerbread houses with our cousins.

decorated the tree

Had hot cocoa

Sat by the fire and cuddled with hubby and kids while watching, what else, football. 

 Christmas is here and I am loving every second!