It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Today, we’re making INFUSED VODKA AND DIY GIN KITS to send to friends for Christmas so they can create their own bespoke…
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Advent Day 6, 2021: Make-Ahead Monday, Infused Vodka and DIY Gin Kits
Orange Spice Vodka, Rose and Red Peppercorn Vodka, and Kaffir Lime Vodka
Here are the vodkas I’m including in my Infused Vodka & DIY Gin Kits today, an Orange Spice Vodka, a small-batch Rose and Red Peppercorn Vodka, and an optional Kaffir…
House Gin
Here’s the recipe for House Gin that I’m including in my Infused Vodka and DIY Gin Kits today! It’s my own special blend. As long as you steep your vodka…
Advent Day 1, 2021: Make Springerle
Today, we’re making Springerle! Skip to the Recipe Springerle are traditional Christmas cookies from southwestern Germany with embossed tops and light feet. They are butter-free and crisp yet airy cookies…
THE JOURNAL
New Year’s Eve Film Fest, 2021: Swashbucklers
OUR NEW YEAR'S EVE 2021 FILM FEST THEME IS ... SWASHBUCKLERS On January 1, 2021, we learned about an old/new tradition. Apparently, on New Year's Day, a large portion of the Swedish population ...
Merry Christmas, 2021!
Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas! Here are all of the Advent Posts for 2021! Put up the Allspice Dram, SSJ Advent is Coming!15 Stocking Stuffers From The One Of A Kind Winter Show 2021Advent ...
Advent 2021: Christmas Eve Checklist
Christmas Eve Checklist 2021 □ Take the dog for a long morning walk!□ Drink hot chocolate or morning hot toddies□ Make place-cards for the dinner table□ Top up the Christmas cookies, ...
Advent Day 23, 2021: Rehrücken Bûche de Noël
Rehrücken Bûche de Noël [Skip to the Recipe] We just wanted to make this cake because of the name, right? Reh-Roo-Ken-Boosh-De-No-Ell! Reh-Roo-Ken-Boosh! Reh-Roo-Ken-Boosh! Every year, I ...
Advent Day 22, 2021: Wednesday “Fryday”
This Wednesday's Fry Day! And we are NOT reinventing the wheel! We're making classic pan-fried chicken, with a side of more fried chicken. Here's the tried and true recipe! ...
Advent Day 21, 2021: Support the David Suzuki Foundation and the Daily Bread Food Bank
Today we're supporting two organizations, The David Suzuki Foundation, and Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank. The mission of the David Suzuki Foundation is to "protect nature’s diversity and the ...
Advent Day 20, 2021: Hygge Day
Today, we're having a Hygge Day, a day full of cozy creature comforts in which we unplug, unwind, and otherwise chill. We'll be: Gathering together as a family Donning our coziest sweaters, ...
Glazed Speculoos
One of our Advent Cookie Baking Challenges for today was to develop a recipe for Speculoos. Truth be told, we've been working on this recipe since well before we made a test batch on St. Nicholas Day. ...
Advent Days 18 & 19, 2021: Giant Crossword and Cookie Baking Challenge
This year, we're stretching our annual Giant Crossword and Cookie Baking Marathon over the course of an entire weekend! And we're incorporating a baking challenge! Saturday On Saturday, we'll ...
Advent Day 17, 2021: Black & White Street Photography
Black & White Street Photography Last year's Black & White Street Photography project was such as success that we're going out again this year! Today's assignment? Take pictures ...
Advent Day 16, 2021: Ladies Luncheon & Distillery Winter Village
Today, we're celebrating Advent with a Ladies Luncheon and a visit to the Distillery Winter Village Our favourite Christmas Market is back to in-person, ticketed visits. And they've rebranded. The ...
Advent Day 15, 2021: Christmas Poker Night
Tonight, we're hosting an old-school poker night! We're piling on the chocolate poker chips, a fresh deck of cards, and a large square of green felt for the dining room table. We're playing ...
Advent Day 14, 2021: Give to Forests Ontario
GIVE TO FORESTS ONTARIO! Today we're supporting a beloved organization helping to green the planet, Forests Ontario. The Mission of Forests Ontario is to "Be the voice for our forests by ...
Advent Day 13, 2021: Santa Lucia’s Cookbook Club
Today's Advent TBD is to Celebrate the Feast of Santa Lucia by having a Cookbook-Club-in-a-Day! What does that mean? To celebrate the Feast of Santa Lucia, we will keep the candles burning and ...
Advent Day 12, 2021: Forest Bathing
"Go walk in the woods. Breathe the air. It's good for you." Today, we're forest bathing. No soundtrack. No social media. See you on the other side. ...
Advent Day 11, 2020: Red & Green Line Drawings
Today, we're making red and green line drawings! How will we accomplish this? On mixed media paper, we will apply coloured dyes or inks with watercolour brushes and nib pens. Any water ...
Advent Day 10, 2021: Tree Trimming Party
It's our annual Tree Trimming Party!Tonight, we'll: Turn on some music! Take some of our cookie dough out of the freezer to bake! Trim the tree with our best baubles and SSJ's Signature ...
Advent Day 9, 2021: Family Book Exchange
Remember what I said about mailing Christmas cards as the "most wonderful time of the year?" I guess the annual Family Book Exchange must have slipped my mind! Family Book Exchange 2021 We ...
Advent Day 8, 2021: Mail the Holiday Cards
It's time to mail the holiday cards....which must mean that we've written them already, right?This short walk to the post-office box with the cards may truly be the most wonderful time of the year. ...
Advent Day 7, 2021: Give to the Toronto Wildlife Centre
This spring, we found an injured bird in our backyard. We don't keep a car, and we didn't want to risk the trip across town in transit. But within 24 hours, the Toronto Wildlife Centre found a member ...
Advent Day 6, 2021, Make-Ahead Monday Bonus Gift Idea: DIY Gin & Infused Vodka Sample Kits
Here's an idea for a smaller gift to bring to friends and family over the holiday season! Say you've made your own House Gin or Infused Vodkas, and you've made a couple of very special Infused Vodka ...
