Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[fuzzybutt love]

For those who haven't gotten all the cookies done yet, a wilton's recipe for cut-out sugar cookies: (flaky layers!) One caveat, they do lie. The cookies DO spread a little while baking! They are done when you JUST see the golden on the bottom edge

http://cakecentral.com/recipes/2055/no-fail-sugar-cookies

 

[Stacykins]

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! I may be an atheist, but I am still so fond of the time spent with family on the holidays. My family doesn't fall into the fiasco and commercialization of the Christmas season, and instead focus on spending time with each other.

I spent today doing all the cooking of things that can be done the day before. Pecan pie is always a favorite here, followed by classic pumpkin. I made a pecan cake, too, to stir things up a bit. It'll be a 'frakencake' since the cake layers stuck to each cake pan, despite buttering the pan sides! Doh! At least it'll taste good, and pecan based frosting makes a good 'glue'.

Yesterday I processed our goose gander raised specifically for Christmas day. I avoided making friends with him since I knew it was his fate. I used a .22 for a headshot from a distance while he freeranged. I am sure he literally didn't know what hit him. I didn't want to stress him out with chasing him around. He was happy 'til the last instant. But he'll make an amazing dinner, he dressed out nicely. But I was picking down from my clothing and hair for hours afterward.

 

[NovaAman]

Great way to do it, Stacy.

Have a Merry Christmas, or have a great day with family!

 

[1muttsfan]

Merry Christmas, friends

 

[gladahmae]

hahahahaha!! they're like twins!





Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy your families, and drive safely if you venture out!

 

[NovaAman]

Merry Christmas!

 

[ladyrsanti]

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! I may be an atheist, but I am still so fond of the time spent with family on the holidays. My family doesn't fall into the fiasco and commercialization of the Christmas season, and instead focus on spending time with each other.

I spent today doing all the cooking of things that can be done the day before. Pecan pie is always a favorite here, followed by classic pumpkin. I made a pecan cake, too, to stir things up a bit. It'll be a 'frakencake' since the cake layers stuck to each cake pan, despite buttering the pan sides! Doh! At least it'll taste good, and pecan based frosting makes a good 'glue'.

Yesterday I processed our goose gander raised specifically for Christmas day. I avoided making friends with him since I knew it was his fate. I used a .22 for a headshot from a distance while he freeranged. I am sure he literally didn't know what hit him. I didn't want to stress him out with chasing him around. He was happy 'til the last instant. But he'll make an amazing dinner, he dressed out nicely. But I was picking down from my clothing and hair for hours afterward.

That's us as well. Glad we're not alone

Have a good one everybody!

 

[Farmerboy16]

Merry CHRISTmas everybody, and have a good day to non Christmas friends!

 

[tjbeckman]

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope that you get to spend it with some wonderful friends and family members... Of course, for us animal people there is no rest... We don't have electricity to our coop and right not it is not an option. Wondered if anyone has had any luck with solar lighting in their building? Just searching online for a reasonable price. Just nervous about getting junk ya know
PS Everyone here has been great at answering all my odd questions. Thanks sooo much! Tomorrow we go pick up a Phoenix Roo! I am a little excited LOL

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Hi Well I know I have been AWOL for a while. Things are just very busy and I have been dealing with some medical issues. I just want to drop in and wish all my MI friends .......

Merry Christmas !!!!

How ever you may choose to observe it.