Thursday, December 24, 2009

The 25 Days of Christmas Day 24: Stylish Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas Complimented by Baked Beans 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.

Give your gifts a professionally-wrapped look with recycled brown Kraft paper (which can be found in big rolls at your local craft, office supply or dollar store); a great anytime gift wrap. Tie with twine and embellish with a pinecone and evergreen clippings from your backyard for gift wrap that's easy on the environment and your wallet.

Enjoy and share this Baked Beans recipe courtesy of Paula Deen.

Ingredients:
6 slices bacon, diced
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cups brown sugar
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup water
4 (28-ounce) cans pork and beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crispy. Add onions and a dash of salt and pepper. Allow to cook for a few minutes.

In a large bowl, mix together pinto beans, brown sugar and diced tomatoes. Add to Dutch oven and allow cooking.

Add 1 cup of water and pork and beans to pot. Cook for 30 minutes.

Servings: 12 servings
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy

Check back for more holiday ideas and enjoy environmentally friendly gift wrapping 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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