Sharing a Christmas Recipe from Thomas Jefferson

Everyone should know by now how much we love COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG. . .Visiting it and then working there are two of the HIGHLIGHTS of my life. . .It was there that John and I met. . .Actually, he was technically one of my bosses. . .He laughs now that the roles have been switched. . .

Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson: SOURCE

We made many lasting FRIENDSHIPS. . .one of which was Thomas Jefferson. . .So it was extra special that we would receive a Christmas card from him with his FAVORITE BREAD PUDDING enclosed. . .

And now. . .We are SHARING it with you. . .

The recipe is DELICIOUS. . .and RICH. . .

No wonder Jefferson loved it. . .

Hope you'll ENJOY it, too. . .If not during the HOLIDAYS,

then as a SPECIAL TREAT in the NEW YEAR.

From THOMAS JEFFERSON'S table. . .and OURS . . .

SEASONED SOUTHERN STYLE: Cranberry Pecan Salad/Relish

I simply can't explain how DELICIOUS this Cranberry Pecan Salad/Relish is. . .Mom made it for the Christmas Holidays for as long as I can remember. . .We all preferred it to regular cranberry sauce. . . I love it on my Southern Dressing. . .and I've seen my Dad spread it on his breakfast toast. . .He did have to catch Mom not looking, though. . . 

 

Mom called it a salad. . .I used it as a relish. . .Daddy ate it like jam. . .I've seen others add it to their dessert. . .One recipe. . .pleases everyone. . .

The ingredients couldn't be easier to find during the holiday season. . .Cranberries, Pecans (or similar nut), Celery, Oranges, and Sugar with Raspberry Gelatin as the base. . . It's sweeter than regular cranberry sauce but not over-powering to the rest of the meal. . .And if you like it less sweet, reduce the added sugar to your taste. . .

See how simple it is? Forget all the steps of boiling the berries with sugar and hoping the consistency will be right. . .This comes out perfect every time. . .

Hope you'll try it. . .but. . .be prepared to hear. . .'More, Please'. . .

Happens every time. . .

 

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