Tuesday, December 14, 2010


i'm working on knitting a christmas gift. not completely sure what i am doing, but i haven't dropped a stitch in 5 days. that's a plus for me ; )

the two gifts i love giving, during this holiday season are- something homemade and books. how could one go wrong? love

slow
peaceful

... i get the sweetest emails, asking for this recipe (below) and my cranberry sauce, during this time a year. deep sigh for how you all warm my heart.

enjoy~

cinnamon honey butter
2 sticks (softened) salted butter
1 cup honey
1 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
pinch of nutmeg
just blend all the ingredients until smooth
(i used hand mixer) 
this year i  piped the mixture into jars
spooning it in is just fine
 wipe rims clean
if you don't have pumpkin pie spice~ just use 2 teaspoons cinnamon
take out of fridge a half hour before serving
i doubled the recipe and came up with 8 half pint mason jars of the butter
it's so good on warm bread

22 ladlefuls of love:

stephanie said...

YUMMY! Thanks for sharing. :)

Cora said...

My Holly loves cinnamon butter! I made her some last year....but forgot about it this time. Thanks for the reminder and the recipe.
I love giving homemade too, as you know and have been working on a few things that I will share later!
Sweet Loves~

Yiota said...

I love it how you almost always blog in the morning which on most days coincides with my last visit in blogland before I go to bed; so I read your posts, smile, take my book and go to bed.
Have a lovely day!

Becca said...

Just printed this, can't wait to try it! Thank you for sharing! :-)

tinkerbell the bipolar faerie said...

can't wait to try this!

Cathi said...

You definitely can't go wrong with books or anything homemade - those are my fave gifts to give too!! Yum, that butter is on my list to make! xxoo :)

Bee said...

A visit to your blog is like a good dab of cinnamon honey butter. :)

Always give and get books, yes!

Teresa O said...

Yes to books and yes I must try the cinnamon butter. The roses paired with candy canes are so holiday dreamy.

Have a wonderful evening!

Naquillity said...

thank you for sharing this recipe. it sounds really good. can't wait to try it. homemade & books are the perfect stocking stuffer. hope all is well. have a great night~

My Farmhouse Kitchen said...

oh my friend...this looks so good...

i make panettone at xmas so we can toast it in the mornings with tea...

THIS will be the butter on my toast
:-}

sending cozy love,
kary and teddy
xxx

Yolanda said...

Thanks for sharing this recipe with us all.

painted fish studio said...

sending you love and good no-dropped-stitches karma! xo

Mary Jo from TrustYourStyle said...

I must bookmark this because I know any recipe from you will be delicious!

xo Mary Jo

Jeanne said...

I love all you share.
God's most richest blessings
Much love and all the best.
Merry Christmas and thanks for the recipe.

Love Jeanne♥

linda said...

peace just emanates from your posts. thank you christine!

Oliag said...

Roses and candy canes and cinnamon honey butter....just saying these words brings a smile to my face. Lovely photo Christina...and a more than lovely recipe Thanks for sharing this!

Joanna Jenkins said...

You're a girl after my own heart with this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

And-- Are your ears burning? Every person I sent one of your lovely cards to has commented on how beautiful they are-- Many will be framed too :-)

xoxox jj

Marilyn said...

Thanks for the recipe, a gift for sure. Homemade and books are the very best gifts. I am sure the handknit gift will be loved.

SE'LAH... said...

so sweet. you knitting and sharing your recipe. yum.

love ya.

Theresa said...

Gorgeous photos!! Come say hi, if you like original rock music. We are doing a giveaway.

Lori said...

Gorgeous photo. Yes you can never go wrong with books and homemade gifts. They are given from the heart and mean so much!

jamie said...

swooning about the overlay on this here beautiful photo.
love!