DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

  A dark chocolate cookie-crumb crust and “Jumbo” foil baking cups give these fanciful tarts a chic twist. Go ahead and pour the cheesecake filling all the way to the top of the extra-tall cups – it doesn’t rise during baking.                      Ingredients 12  jumbo-size aluminum foil baking cups Vegetable cooking spray 1  (9-oz.) package chocolate wafer cookies 1/2 cup  butter, melted 3  (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups  sugar 2 teaspoons  key lime zest 1/3 cup  fresh key lime juice 3  large eggs Garnishes: sweetened whipped cream, fresh cherries and blackberries, fresh mint leaves Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place 12 jumbo-size aluminum foil baking cups in lightly greased muffin pans, and coat with cooking spray. 2. Pulse chocolate wafer cookies in a food processor 8 to 10 times or until finely crushed. Stir together cookie crumbs and butter; firmly press on bottom and two-thirds up sides o

    While  Semana Santa  is a national tradition throughout Spain, the  "Andalucians"  arguably "feel" the week more than other regions of Spain. Throughout 7 days, Andalucia is surrounded by a spiritual halo. Semana   Santa  is a tradition which is repeated year after year, a time when the devout and curious joint together to participated in the procession and converge on the streets and squares which take on the ambiance and mystique of an open air temple.     The skill and expertise behind the parades rest with the religious fraternities and brotherhoods. They have the responsibility of maintaining the statues as well as coordinating the penitents and musicians. Sometimes up to two thousand members of a brotherhood take part, some carry candles, rods or banners depending on their level of seniority. The most senior is the president who carries a golden rod.     The  "costaleros"  who carry the weight on

  This diy comes from  www.prudentbaby.com  . I have seen these sold in Walmart.  Now instead of buying them or if you haven't heard of these before, try making a few dozen with friends and family. How to Make Cascarones (Confetti Eggs) Cascarones are a Mexican Easter tradition and a great alternative to plastic eggs for your hunting pleasure. Kids LOVE them as much (if not more) than any candy-filled egg. We had them at the  Third Birthday Fiesta  and they were the hit of the party. Many, many were smashed over my head. AND they are super-easy to make. Find out How to Make Cascarones after the jump… How to Make Cascarones You can start by making a pin board to use as a drying rack. This is not necessary, but very helpful when making cascarones. Just take a piece of styrofoam (this one was from the box my embroidery machine came in) and stick pins into it to form a grid. Then you’ll need some uncooked eggs. Take one egg. Do n