A Message from Ruth at Antiques And Teacups

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Sunday, December 9, 2018

December 9th Antique Christmas Postcards... Cats For Christmas, Gingerbread Butter


Antique Christmas postcards featuring cats...


So cute! This one is dated 1905.... Animals were popular. I have a few more, but the images are lost on the computer at the moment...and not much time at the moment for a good search   :)

I made this recipe the other day and want to pass it long...

Gingerbread Butter
·         1/2 cup pecan halves
·         1 cup butter, softened
·         1/4 cup honey
·         1 to 2 tablespoons molasses
·         1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
·         1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Preparation
1.     1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spread pecans on a sheet pan, and bake 6 to 7 minutes or until toasted. Cool.
2.     2. Process pecans in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add butter and next 4 ingredients; pulse until blended. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
3.     3. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.
4.    
This is something I make every year and have in the fridge for toast, scones or pancakes. Tasty, festive and easy!
I have given it as a gift in a pretty decorated jar too!


 
Have a lovely rest of your weekend, and hopefully I can have a Tuesday Cuppa Tea up for Tuesday. 
My husband has just finished another go of antibiotics dealing with a post-op infection. Not all antibiotics work on the specific infection, or work well with Parkinson's Disease, so limited choices. And the one that works has bad nausea as a side effect. So he is in recovery mode now, and we are hoping the infection is finally gone!





4 comments:

  1. Hope that your hubby has a positive response to the antibiotics.

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  2. Sending healing thoughts your husband's way. Hope the infection is gone.

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  3. I hope this round of antibiotics works for your dear hubby, Ruth. Your gingerbread butter sounds heavenly, and I'll be trying this soon.

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  4. Praying your hubby responds well this time around. Your cat postcards are too cute! Christmas Blessings, dear Ruth!

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