Friday, December 11, 2009

The 25 Days of Christmas Day 11: Use a Lighter Touch Complimented by Wayne’s Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Merry Christmas Friends,

It's our pleasure to continue the 25 Days of Christmas feature for you, our good friends. December 1st through December 25th you can visit our blog for helpful, money-saving ideas to decorate your space for the holidays. It's just a little something to show our appreciation for your continued support of Interior Design eBlog.

Lighter textures and subtle touches keep the look of this tree ethereal and elegant. Wired garland, mesh ribbon and touches of white keep this tree from becoming too heavy-handed. When working with strong metallics, lighter textures and subtle touches keeps the look sophisticated – perfect for the holidays.

Enjoy and share this Wayne’s Cranberry Sauce recipe courtesy of Paula Deen.

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 (16-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 cup chopped apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup Grand Marnier
1/2 orange, juiced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

Directions:
Combine the sugar and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the cranberries and return to a boil, then lower the heat so that the liquid simmers. Add the apples, walnuts, raisins, Grand Marnier, orange and lemon juices, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool.

Serve in a side bowl with turkey or any preferred holiday dish.

Servings: 4 to 5 cups
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy

Check back for more holiday ideas and enjoy a lighter season with family and friends.

Wishing you all the timeless treasures of the season; the warmth of home, the love of family and the company of good friends.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Live well,
Yvonne

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