It Has Begun

[JohnDB]

Think Star Wars beginning...with a touch of Spaceballs.

CHRISTMAS....

Yesterday I started on the stuff.
I made 4 different kinds of truffle fillings.
Ordered all kinds of ingredients for cookies. (The chocolate is already here)

I found a really good deal on dried cherries.

I also started a new batch of Gran Marnier for the "holy Grail" of candy making...the liquid liquor filled candies. (Tougher than I thought)
I have failed the past two years on these things.

But this year I was thinking of adding some chocolate covered candied orange peel and chocolate covered coffee beans and chocolate mousse centers. Also some polar bear claws (cashews, caramel, and white chocolate)

This is in addition to the dozen varieties of cookies I make...and the gingerbread houses. We got a whole subdivision of those houses to make.

The planning is over....it's execution time.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

No, no, no, no, and NO! Just because it has begun for you doesn't mean the rest of us are ready for it yet. I still want to eat my turkey first. :yes

 

[for_his_glory]

JohnDB I'm sending you my address to send me some of those goodies................yum!!! You would have to start early making all those treats.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

JohnDB I'm sending you my address to send me some of those goodies................yum!!! You would have to start early making all those treats.

Although I really hope that you don't wind up sending him your address for real, I can't blame you for wishing you could.

 

[JohnDB]

LOL... you are just jealous.

Coffee/Kahlua
Orange/Gran Marnier
Blackberry cordial
Grasshopper

They are just the beginning with the few ingredients I had in hand.
But I picked up groceries today...
Lots of flour, sugar, butter, coconut, almonds, pecans and etc for many more varieties and cookies.

But big results don't just happen.
We have to start early and plan well.

Home and hearth is a big focus...old fashioned family values that came from the "Reason for the Season" start there...

As well as Prepare for the Coming of the KING.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

LOL... you are just jealous.

Coffee/Kahlua
Orange/Gran Marnier
Blackberry cordial
Grasshopper

They are just the beginning with the few ingredients I had in hand.
But I picked up groceries today...
Lots of flour, sugar, butter, coconut, almonds, pecans and etc for many more varieties and cookies.

But big results don't just happen.
We have to start early and plan well.

Home and hearth is a big focus...old fashioned family values that came from the "Reason for the Season" start there...

As well as Prepare for the Coming of the KING.

Yeah, it's always good to remember the Christ part of Christmas, but I also don't see any harm in shaking those jingle bells and having the kids put out milk and cookies for Santa Claus either. Oh and of course you can't forget the carrots for the reindeer. :wink Anyways, I was picturing something really funny while I ate dinner. What if when Jesus returns the king of rock and roll is the show opener for the king of kings?





*Announcer voice* "Ladies and gentlemen I give you,.. JESUS!!!" 2

 

[JohnDB]

I find that Christmas is a great conversation starter...

My neighbor seen me in my suit today and was asking about my church attendance.
(He is a SDA so he goes on Saturday)
I told him that I was sooo sorry that he was SDA because he doesn't know how good bacon really is. (He laughed)

But then we started talking about Christmas...
He was curious about if I was a deacon or something at my church. (I'm not by deliberate choice)
But that my celebration of Christmas doesn't end with just those in my church. It involves everyone I am in contact with. His eyes got really wide at this.
That's the usual for SDA...they have their group worship and celebrations at church...not with others.

So... maybe I can get him to think a little outside of the box this year. It's ok to be a Christian, it's ok to celebrate with those "Sunday Worshippers" and possibly even pray with those outside of our denomination.
(Difficult for most)

 

[for_his_glory]

Although I really hope that you don't wind up sending him your address for real, I can't blame you for wishing you could.

Only if I would meet him in person and we became face to face friends.

 

[for_his_glory]

No, no, no, no, and NO! Just because it has begun for you doesn't mean the rest of us are ready for it yet. I still want to eat my turkey first. :yes

You can have turkey any day of the year, but those goodies out of JohnDB kitchen only comes once a year, or maybe twice for Resurrection day. :drool

 

[for_his_glory]

Yeah, it's always good to remember the Christ part of Christmas,

OK, I have to say this. Christ is not the part of Christmas as He is the reason for the season.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

OK, I have to say this. Christ is not the part of Christmas as He is the reason for the season.

I know that, I was talking about the part of the word Christmas. You know a play on words kind of thing. The first five letters of Christmas read Christ.

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

You can have turkey any day of the year, but those goodies out of JohnDB kitchen only comes once a year, or maybe twice for Resurrection day. :drool

Oh yeah and around here you don't get turkey anytime of the year. Just Thanksgiving and Christmas. :yes

 

[for_his_glory]

Oh yeah and around here you don't get turkey anytime of the year. Just Thanksgiving and Christmas. :yes

Why not, as you can go to the store anytime of the year and buy a Turkey and cook it . Why only eat it once or twice a year if you like Turkey.

 

[for_his_glory]

I know that, I was talking about the part of the word Christmas. You know a play on words kind of thing. The first five letters of Christmas read Christ.

I know, just playing with ya

 

[GodsGrace]

Think Star Wars beginning...with a touch of Spaceballs.

CHRISTMAS....

Yesterday I started on the stuff.
I made 4 different kinds of truffle fillings.
Ordered all kinds of ingredients for cookies. (The chocolate is already here)

I found a really good deal on dried cherries.

I also started a new batch of Gran Marnier for the "holy Grail" of candy making...the liquid liquor filled candies. (Tougher than I thought)
I have failed the past two years on these things.

But this year I was thinking of adding some chocolate covered candied orange peel and chocolate covered coffee beans and chocolate mousse centers. Also some polar bear claws (cashews, caramel, and white chocolate)

This is in addition to the dozen varieties of cookies I make...and the gingerbread houses. We got a whole subdivision of those houses to make.

The planning is over....it's execution time.

Execution time!
:shock
And you seem like such a nice guy.

Orange and chocolate!
Yummy.

I don't know how you handle this...
But God bless you for it.

Have fun!
We know you really enjoy this.
Wish I lived near you.

 

[GodsGrace]

Although I really hope that you don't wind up sending him your address for real, I can't blame you for wishing you could.

You wouldn't send John your address?
What are you afraid of?
He might show up with some tasty chocolate treats?

 

[HeIsRisen2018]

Why not, as you can go to the store anytime of the year and buy a Turkey and cook it . Why only eat it once or twice a year if you like Turkey.

Eh,.. not really around here. I don't know of any store that sells them if it isn't either one of those holidays.

You wouldn't send John your address?
What are you afraid of?
He might show up with some tasty chocolate treats?
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Sorry, but I don't give out personal information on the internet. Safety first. :yes

 

[JohnDB]

Sorry, but I don't give out personal information on the internet. Safety first. :yes

I know and understand.
There are some work arounds that are possible...

Post office boxes, mailbox drops at FedEx centers and etc.

But it's just candy and cookies.

And she could just order some from "JohnKelly Chocolate dot com"...

Of course they're going to be $4 per piece. $60/dozen

 

[GodsGrace]

Eh,.. not really around here. I don't know of any store that sells them if it isn't either one of those holidays.





Sorry, but I don't give out personal information on the internet. Safety first. :yes

Oh please.
Just take a good look at that nice man,,,John...

Holding that kid ....
upside down while he screams out for help...
and get a load of that grin on John's face.

What was that you were saying about safety first???

 

[GodsGrace]

I know and understand.
There are some work arounds that are possible...

Post office boxes, mailbox drops at FedEx centers and etc.

But it's just candy and cookies.

And she could just order some from "JohnKelly Chocolate dot com"...

Of course they're going to be $4 per piece. $60/dozen

Ha! I doubt it.
I do believe the following is the box that costs $26.50




I mean, it would be nice to taste the difference.

THIS is my favorite chocolate,,,E1.- per piece.

Dark chocolate and milk chocolate...I'll take the dark.