DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

    This recipe comes from  www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com  .  Give it a try see if they're right! There are two kinds of people: those who lick the frosting off a piece a cake and then those who eat the cake and not the frosting. What do I prefer? Do you even have to ask? Both, together...in copious amounts. For those who aren't frosting people, their reasons usually are that it's too sweet. I've never had that feeling but most of you know my sweet scale by now is a little skewed. This frosting is for those that don't like it too sweet. I've been wanting to try this frosting ever since I saw it on the Pioneer Woman but was a little hesitant because it was flour based which didn't sound appetizing at all and then it said to cook the frosting. Cook the frosting? The result is silky, light, whipped cream-like frosting. My husband teaches early morning seminary at our house. For one of his student's birthday's he asked if I ...

   This diy comes from  www.bystephanielynn.com  .   This could be used all year long, almost anywhere that you would want to put it.  Just a real nice project to add some decor to your home or apartment. How to Make a Preserved Boxwood Wreath Topiary I love the classic look of wreath topiaries not only for the holidays, but throughout the year, and boxwood is one of my favorites. A quick web search will show just how expensive some of the pre-made versions can be, however with a few supplies you can easily create your own, even if you don't have a lush boxwood bush right in your backyard. Materials Needed: Fresh Cut Boxwood Tips Foam Wreath Wooden Dowel Floral Wire Floral Foam Vase or Container Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, pruning shears {optional} If you would like to preserve your box wood stems you will also need an extra container, glycerine and water. If you are not lucky enough to have mature boxwood...

The Battle of the Oranges  is a carnival and festival in the Northern Italian city of Ivrea, which includes a tradition of throwing of oranges between organized groups. It is the largest food fight in Italy. History of the Festival     The festival's origins are somewhat unclear. A popular account has it that it commemorates the city's defiance against the city's tyrant, who is either a member of the Ranieri family or a conflation of the 12th century Ranieri di Biandrate and 13th century Marquis William VII of Montferrat. This tyrant attempted to rape a young commoner (often specified as a miller's daughter) on the eve of her wedding, supposedly exercising the (possibly fictional)  droit de segneur . His plan backfired when the young woman instead decaptated the tyrant, after which the populace stormed and burned the palace. Each year, a young girl is chosen to play the part of Violetta, the defiant young woman.     Every y...