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A Pinch of Joy

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Chai Bread

Chai Bread -- A Pinch of Joy

I served chai bread for a ladies luncheon last summer. Subtly spiced, it was a lovely addition to the tea breads. It is also perfect for holiday dinners and buffets. And, as my friend Apple Valley Sue pointed out, it makes a very nice gift! Sue was my Secret Sister one year and gifted me with some chai tea bags – my introduction to the beautiful flavors of chai. I promised to get the recipe to Sue before the holidays so chai bread can be gifted to a hostess, a teacher, a neighbor or anyone else! So here it is!!! Cardamom adds to the distinctive chai flavor. It is a rather expensive spice so do watch through the year for a spice sale or check the ethnic aisle (or ethnic stores, if you are lucky enough to have them nearby.) I use a chai tea bag to make the tea, but you can also use ... [Read More]

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How to Install a Chair Rail

How to Install a Chair Rail -- A Pinch of Joy

Installing a chair rail was a step in giving our boxy plain dining room some architectural character.  Here's what we did: You can purchase 12, 10 or 8 foot lengths of moulding and trim. Before buying, measure the room and take note of windows and doors.  Determine the longest unbroken run and that will determine the length of the stock moulding.  For example,  if the measurement is over 10 foot, buy 12 foot long stock.  This will allow you to make as few splices as possible and save you time and work.  With a little thought, you can figure out how to make those three dimensions work in your room to make as few cuts as possible.  Just be sure the pattern is exactly the same in all lengths.  Remember when figuring length of stock that straight ends will butt up against door and window ... [Read More]

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How to determine where to place a chair rail

A Pinch of Joy: How to determine where to place a chair rail

A chair rail adds interest and polish to any room, bringing instant character and definition.   The term may have originated from the Shakers who used rails with pegs to hang chairs so floors could be easily swept.   Many people think they are  intended to protect the wall from backs of chairs that were pushed up against it and they do sometimes serve that function.  However as far back as the Romans, wood pieces have been most frequently used to divide walls  for design and architectural interest. But how do you know where to place the chair rail on the wall?  Is one place better than another?  I am so glad you asked!!!!  Because there are answers. Ancient Greeks searched for mathematical formulas to determine the perfect number, perfect chord, and points of  perfect balance in ... [Read More]

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Chai Tea Latte Mix

Chai Tea Latte -- A Pinch of Joy

Chai Tea is just one thing I have learned about from my Secret Sisters.    They’ve written beautiful notes, shared their talents in different ways and introduced me to all sorts of new indulgences. One secret sister was a tea drinker who gifted me wonderful chai tea.  Mmmmmm --- a cup of delight!  And of course, curiosity . . . . . . “Chai” is from India where it means “tea”. A combination of spices added to black tea in India eventually came to be associated with the word “chai” in English.  Even though tea is made with milk in India, English speakers began using an Italian “latte” to indicate that fact.   So when we refer to chai tea latte, we are really saying “milky tea, tea, milk”.  Or something like that. . . . A little odd when it is the spices that set it apart and make it ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Beverages, Christmas

Cream Cheese Mints

Cream Cheese Mints - A Pinch of Joy

I made a batch of these and took them to Thanksgiving Dinner.  People descended on them, saying Oh my grandma used to make these and I loved them.  Straight from the Sixties and Seventies, folks.  Or Eighties.  Or Nineties.  Or the Aughts.  Guess that’s what makes them a classic! It is tempting to roll out the candy mixture and treat it like cookie dough.  Does not work well, as the small mints are difficult to handle and quickly become distorted beyond recognition.  I tried!  The stars and Christmas trees on the plate were the result.  Total result!  At least, that remained recognizable.  And they took as much time as the rest of the mints put together.  Your mileage may vary, but I found the roll and press method far more efficient and consistently better looking.  Leaving the mints ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Candy & Sweets, Christmas

Ritz-y Rolos

This could not be any easier to make.  You only need 2 ingredients – a package of Rolos and a couple of sleeves of Ritz crackers.  Melting chocolate or white chocolate and a few sprinkles are a bonus.  Place the crackers on a baking sheet, add a Rolo in the middle and heat in a 350 degree oven for five minutes until the Rolo is soft.  Remove from oven and press a second Ritz on top to sandwich the melty chocolate caramel goodness between the two salty crunchy crackers.  Let cool and enjoy. But you know bloggers always have to take things a little further.  Drizzle chocolate on top.  I am obviously a novice at that as you can plainly see.  However, in my defense it does add that little extra bit of color and, importantly, more chocolate.  Here’s what I learned: Whatever type of ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Candy & Sweets, Christmas

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