The last of my Christmas pottery was delivered to South Water Manor in Gallatin. All plates and ornaments are hand painted. The Christmas trees shine nicely with a LED candle under the tree. My newest interest is making small houses, so more to come next month. Here’s a larger view of the items above.

Our Family Thanksgiving Dinner was filled with family and good food. Here are several of the must have recipes

Sweet Potato Casserole

Base:

• 3 cups of cooked sweet potatoes, mashed (3 to 4 large potatoes)

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 cup of evaporated milk
• 1/4 unsalted butter,melted
• 1 tsp vanilla

Topping

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1/3 cup butter, melted

• 1 cup flaked coconut

• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 375. Assemble all of the base ingredients. Mix well and pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Combine the topping ingredients and mix well until crumbly. Sprinkle over the base. Bake for 30 minutes.

Broccoli Salad

This is a cold salad. The ingredients are listed with measurements. However, you may add or subtract the amounts according to your tastes.

• 3. 8oz packages of broccoli florets, chopped into small bite size pieces
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1 firm avocado diced
• 3/4 cup craisons
• 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
• 3/4 jar of Marzetti Slaw Dressing (13 oz)

Mix all ingredients and chill for an hour