Peppermint Stick Houses

Things are pretty busy around here right now... company from out of state, Christmas right around the corner, a new grandbaby soon to make his appearance, and then there is the big cat still lurking in the area. All these things are keeping any dust from settling on me !

Today, Melanie, my friend Debbie and I made peppermint stick houses. I thought, why not make little Christmas "log" homes out of peppermint sticks, so I whipped up a batch of Royal icing to use as "glue" and we set to work creating our little homes made of peppermint sweetness. We seemed to enjoy sneaking a piece of candy here and there too. Mei-Ling sat in her high chair and watched us and of course, she had a mint or two also.

Its been chilly in the mornings here in Texas, which made for good bread baking weather. I enjoy having the bread bowl full of dough, rising on the warm brick hearth and then having the oven give the kitchen that little extra bit of heat.

I filled the crock pot with veggies and some stew meat so we could all enjoy a big steaming bowl of beef stew together in the evening. How I love the winter, and all the fun of the holidays.

Now to sit for a bit in the quiet of the day and get some knitting done before that wee grandson of ours makes his appearance.

Royal Icing Recipe