Holiday Baking - Cranberry Nut Bread Recipe

Those of you who know me, know that I don't do a lot of baking, but it doesn't stop me from appreciating excellent baked goods when I see (and taste) them.

My friend, Cathy made this Cranberry Nut Bread and shared a slice with me.  It was delicious!  Moist and full of flavor but not too sweet.  Now is the time to make it because cranberries are in season and often on sale. Mmmmm...it would be great for gifts too!

She got the recipe from "A Taste of Home" magazine and you can find it on their website here.

And here are some fun ideas for ways to wrap the loaves if you give them as gifts!

Try it - you'll love it!

Awesome New Lanterns!

Check out these fun lanterns that Linda gave me for my birthday! Aren't the colors just awesome? They're each about 5 inches tall which is a perfect size to fit just about anywhere.

Linda said they were for hanging on our new tree(s) in the front yard, but the trees aren't quite big enough for the lanterns yet. You'll see what I mean in my upcoming landscaping post.

For now I have them hanging from this basket rack in the corner of my dining room. I'm sure I'll try them out other places too...like hanging from the back patio cover or on the living room front window sill. They would look great next to the red sofa.

Thanks Linda! You're such a great shopper. I always love the things you find. I'd love to have even more of these in any and all colors!