Monthly Archives: December 2008

Who Am I? Where Am I?

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Monkling

Why haven’t I been blogging?? Well it’s like this. I’m on Christmas vacation. Things in Monklingland have been very busy since Christmas Eve and, unlike last year, in a good way. Today is cleaning, laundry, packing day as we get … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Bugs

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Monkling

What? Most people don’t talk about bugs on Christmas Eve?? I have been busy baking so I haven’t had time to blog. I have decided to try my hand at strufoli. I never made them before. They were always my … Continue reading →

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It’s All About The Cookies

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Monkling

This is what we have accomplished so far: We are not done yet. Still in the lineup are the Holly Wreaths and the Neopolitan Rainbow Cookies. Then there is the experiment cookie I’m going to make. Or, make up. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Red Handed

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Monkling

Today we began The 12 Day of Christmas (Cookies). Well, I began it, anyway. The anticipated goal is to make 12 different kinds of Christmas cookies. I’m not sure we will reach that goal but I can tell you we … Continue reading →

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Strufoli Big Al’s Way

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Monkling

I’m not sure if everyone knows what strufoli are so first off, I had best explain. When we were kids, we used to call them Honey Balls. They are little balls of dough (made with flour and egg) that are … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Brite

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Monkling

Today must be some sort of rainbow holiday where everyone is supposed to wear colorful pants. It’s a good thing participation isn’t mandatory because I don’t have any brightly colored rainbow pants. What? You don’t believe today is some sort … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Lighting

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Monkling

Yes, you read it right. Not “Holiday Tree” lighting. Christmas tree – because that’s what is in my house. And guess what? If any of my Jewish friends or any other non-Christian friends were to walk into my house, they … Continue reading →

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Wine Therapy

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Monkling

Keeping a scorecard on what foods are good for you, which are bad for you and which ones bounce back and forth between the 2 can make you feel like you’re watching a ping pong match close up. “Chocolate is … Continue reading →

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Flippin’ Burgers

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Monkling

Last night I was lazy. I didn’t feel like cooking anything complicated. Instead, I decided I’d just stick a burger under the broiler. If the man likes burgers and fries when we’re out, then why wouldn’t he like them at … Continue reading →

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Jesus GPS

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Monkling

Yep – a new way to find Jesus. Literally. You’d think this was a new church movement for people; yet another way to find religion. It’s not really quite how it sounds. You see, at this time of the year … Continue reading →

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