It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Preparations are well underway......wreaths are hung, roping is ready to be draped over doorways.....it's time to welcome family and friends.

So Much To Be Thankful For.......

As we move into the holiday season, I am reminded of so much to be thankful for.....we are truly blessed.

Mrs. Magnolia’s Holiday Oyster Dressing

In anticipation of the holidays, I would like to share a favorite recipe of mine.....

The following recipe is a family tradition that has been passed down through generations in my family.  

First, prepare the seasoned stuffing mixture.  I   use:

 10 oz.  DRY white bread and 6 oz DRY wheat bread, process gently in food processor. Season with salt, pepper, sage and poultry seasoning.

For 12-14lb Turkey

16oz homemade seasoned stuffing mixture

1 ¾ c. very hot water

8oz plus 3 T. (I use high quality butter such as Keller’s or Plugra)

2 stalks celery and celery leaves

1 large onion

2 pints fresh oysters in their liquor

Sea salt

White pepper

Sautee celery and onion in 3 tbsp. butter until soft and translucent. 

Mix sautéed onions and celery into the stuffing mix, add remainder of butter to hot water, stir to melt.  Add to stuffing mixture and mix gently.  Fold in oysters and oyster liquor

Salt and Pepper to taste

Stuff into turkey and roast accordingly.

The Antique Chair

After several years I finally got this chair re-done.  I wanted a fabric to give it a contemporary pop, and I believe this Trina Turk design, by Schumacher fits the bill!  Re-Upholstering by Miles Upholstery.