PUMPKIN MARTINI-PURE HEAVEN!

I had a recipe for DIY Pumpkin Liqueur that my daughter has passed on to me,  so I decided after cleaning house all day (ugh) it was time for a little TREAT.  So I gathered my supplies and got right to it.

Some sugar, water, spices, canned pumpkin puree .  Magically, this turns into a wonderful syrup after cooking for a bit.  Add the VODKA and then into the fridge for a couple of days or in my case, a COUPLE OF HOURS (tee hee)  Then you simply mix equal parts of the pumpkin liqueur, half and half (I used fat free Half & Half) and Vanilla Vodka. Shake with ice, strain and top with freshly grated nutmeg.  OHMYGOSH!  It is so good!

I had canned pumpkin leftover, so not one to waste, I made PUMPKIN COOKIES and frosted them with a browned butter glaze....these are pretty darn tasty too!  Now I just need to get them out of the house so that I'm not tempted to eat many MORE of them.  I'm sure my grandson will welcome a treat.

 

 



I'm thinking I might give some of that PUMPKIN LIQUEUR for little Christmas gifts.  Wouldn't it be cute to put some in pretty bottles with a tag and recipe attached....maybe put it in a basket with a couple of martini glasses.  Oh, no, I'll have to make more, and TASTE TEST it too;)

READY FOR BLACK FRIDAY

You can enjoy Black Friday coupon discounts in my booths at Stars & Splendid through Sunday November 25th.  Pick up a coupon in either of my booths (#62) or print off a coupon from the Stars Antique Malls website. 

A major booth overhaul brought lots of fresh merchandise, including items shown below.

You can enjoy a fantasy cruise circa 1938 and experience the on board dining experience, with these old menu cards.

Or, how about some after dinner ship board entertainment.  A bit of wagering on races, or taking in a concert. 

 

 

You would have been served on beautiful dinnerware.  These vintage consomme cups and saucers are



filled with new boxes of holiday flavored teas, ready for gift giving. 

 

There are lovely matching plates, perhaps to hold cookies for gift giving?

 

 

 

 

Santa is ready to greet the holidays, though much more Christmas items are yet to be stocked.

 



 

 

You'll even find a lovely vintage gown to wear for the holiday season!

 



 

 

 

 

A bit of an overview.....

 



 

 

 

And at my booth across the aisle, a lighter, more pastel feel.

 



 

 

 

 

 

Sorry, but a couple of these pictures are out of sequence and duplicates.  Blogger giving me problems today.  I do hope that you will stop by and take a look in person.  I will be adding more holiday inventory in the days to come.  Stay tuned! 

 

As always, I appreciate your visit, and your comments!  

 

Charlotte