Christmas

Pictures from the hairdresser's shop window up the road.

This is a little sneak peak into our living room yesterday afternoon

 before the start of the Christmas celebration. 

And hereafter a snap shot of our Christmas tree. 

It's height is 2.70 m!

Now off for a long walk to get rid of those extra calories yesterday

and the one's to come today!

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥

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Merry Christmas

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥

Two recipes before wishing you Merry Christmas

Before wishing you Merry Christmas I'd like to share two last minute recipes with you.

The first one is Mulled wine syrup.

It's done quickly but the effect is fab:

For about 1 litre you need:

1 orange (organic)
2 lemons (organic)
5 dl red grape juice
300g brown sugar
1 tea bag black tea
1 star anis
2 gloves
4 cardamom capsules
2 slices fresh ginger
1/2 vanille bean slashed

Peel the orange and from one lemon, be careful that there is no white skin from the fruits on the peels.
Press out the juice from all the fruits.
Add grape juice, sugar, peels, juice, tea bag and all spices in a pan, mix and let come to the boil. Turn off the head and let stand for at least 3o minutes. Re-boil and fill in clean, hot rinsed bottles and close them immediately. Good for about 6 months in a cool place.

These bottles go to my neighbors. They always get a little something from me for Christmas.



The second recipe is "Chicken liver terrine". It's a French recipe - people in France love to spread terrines on their baguettes and eat it with gherkins and a glass of red wine. You will be prepared if some guests come at short notice but it is also a special present.

This recipe is also dead-easy. It needs a little time afterwards as the terrine is best two or three days after preparation. 

For 2 glasses:

250 chicken liver
2 shallots, finely chopped
125 g Butter, melted
2 tbsp Cognac, Porto or Sherry
Marjoram (or other herbs)
Salt, Pepper

Steam the shallots slightly in butter, add the liver, roast gently until the liver is browned on the outside but still pink in the inside. Add to a bowl together with salt, pepper, marjoram, melted butter and cognac. Mix together by using a blender until all is smooth. Fill in a terrine or in glass jars. If you like you can add some jelly on top. Let stand in the fridge for two or three days. The terrine must be eaten within a week. 

Well, my dear blogging friends. That's all for today. 

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas Eve with your beloved ones. 
Have fun and enjoy!

Impression from Beatrice's House

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥

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Forth Advent Sunday

My Lady

An arrangement from a flower shop here in Berne

Not long to go till Christmas! 

Wishing you a joy-filled Sunday!

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥

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Hubby seduced me...

 Yesterday evening hubby seduced me to a little dinner:

He is simply the best and most wonderful that ever happened to me!

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥

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PS. Should  the world really end today  I am very sad - but at least I had a yummy meal before!

None of this...

Definitely none of this today: 

No time to relax as there is still loads (I mean loads) to  finish at work,

there is not one snowflake visible (spring is in the air - I might decorate with eggs this year ;o) ),

 I am still dreaming of such a fabulous garden

and

I do not own such an inviting chair with such a warm and lovely checked blanket.

Maybe it's just not my day today...

☺☺☺

Emilie's daughter

via pinterest

Waiting for Christmas

My sons'  Teddy bears are like me - waiting for Christmas!

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥

Third Advent Sunday

 

 Wishing you a wonderful time on this third Advent  Sunday!

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥ 

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Silent post...

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥

idea from Alex P. - thanks!

Christmas in beARTrice's house

Last Saturday we visited my sister-in-law and my brother.

As expected their Chalet was in Christmas mood:

The outside

Where we had dinner

Lovely details...

and awesome sights

The lounge... love that candleholder...

Glance into the dining room

Christmas book advents calendar - one page every day

Shepards waiting for the Holy Night...

Kitchen details...

Part of the entry...

Heart of mine...

Hanging in the lou... time to think about this quote...

In the hallway... time to leave

Bless this house and it's inhabitants!

Last glance...

... but we will back!

The whole family will be celebrating Christmas here and I am so much looking forward to see more of this festive atmosphere! 

Hopefully I will be able to share it with you!

After this working day,  the third advent weekend is in sight!

Many plans...

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥

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Thank you Beatrice!