DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   This comes from www.bhg.com .  These are fantanstic looking.  Can't wait to make a batch for some very special people.  These would also be nice because, who doesn't have some candy canes or peppermint just lying around after Christmas.  Don't just throw it away, put it to good use.  Enjoy! Makes: 12 servings Yield: 12 cupcakes Prep : 50 mins Bake: 350°F 20 mins Cool: 5 mins Average rating 4.0 from 4 reviews                                          Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 egg yolks 2/3 cup cold water 2 egg whites 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup miniature

   This comes form www.bowerpowerblog.com .  A terrific idea for your holiday mantle or just hanging in a particular some to brighten up the Christmas season.  Even though Christmas has past it's never too early to start on next season.  Enjoy! Hands down my favorite christmas project. That is what this post is all about. But let me start at the beginning. Our mantle got a simple sprucing. We went for classic decor this year…nothing cluttered…and we wanted any potential buyers who came to see the house to be impressed with the house…and not distracted by the massive amounts of christmas decor. So when it came to our mantle we simply hung our stockings and threw a bit of faux greenery on the mantle top. Then we stuck silver ornaments in and around the branches. Two candlesticks looked classic and simple enough…but then we were stuck. What to put in the middle? At first, I wanted to create a knock off of the Pottery Barn NOEL sign. But then I saw 1.2 millio