Merry Christmas!

'Merry Christmas' to all my internet friends!!!
Happy Birthday Jesus!

Afrikaans Gesëende Kersfees
Afrikander Een Plesierige Kerfees
African/ Eritrean/ Tigrinja Rehus-Beal-Ledeats
Albanian Gezur Krislinjden
Arabic: Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Argentine: Feliz Navidad
Armenian: Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand
Azeri: Tezze Iliniz Yahsi Olsun
Bahasa Malaysia: Selamat Hari Natal
Basque: Zorionak eta Urte Berri On!
Bengali: Shuvo Naba Barsha
Bohemian: Vesele Vanoce
Brazilian: Boas Festas e Feliz Ano Novo
Breton: Nedeleg laouen na bloavezh mat
Bulgarian: Tchestita Koleda; Tchestito Rojdestvo Hristovo
Catalan: Bon Nadal i un Bon Any Nou!
Chile: Feliz Navidad
Chinese: (Cantonese) Gun Tso Sun Tan'Gung Haw Sun
Chinese: (Mandarin) Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Choctaw: Yukpa, Nitak Hollo Chito
Columbia: Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo
Cornish: Nadelik looan na looan blethen noweth
Corsian: Pace e salute
Crazanian: Rot Yikji Dol La Roo
Cree: Mitho Makosi Kesikansi
Croatian: Sretan Bozic
Czech: Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok
Danish: Glædelig Jul
Duri: Christmas-e- Shoma Mobarak
Dutch: Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! or Zalig Kerstfeast
English: Merry Christmas
Eskimo: (inupik) Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo!
Esperanto: Gajan Kristnaskon
Estonian: Ruumsaid juulup|hi
Faeroese: Gledhilig jol og eydnurikt nyggjar!
Farsi: Cristmas-e-shoma mobarak bashad
Finnish: Hyvaa joulua
Flemish: Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar
French: Joyeux Noel
Frisian: Noflike Krystdagen en in protte Lok en Seine yn it Nije Jier!
Galician: Bo Nada
Gaelic: Nollaig chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath ùr!
German: Froehliche Weihnachten
Greek: Kala Christouyenna!
Hausa: Barka da Kirsimatikuma Barka da Sabuwar Shekara!
Hawaiian: Mele Kalikimaka
Hebrew: Mo'adim Lesimkha. Chena tova
Hindi: Shub Naya Baras
Hausa: Barka da Kirsimatikuma Barka da Sabuwar Shekara!
Hawaian: Mele Kalikimaka ame Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
Hungarian: Kellemes Karacsonyi unnepeket
Icelandic: Gledileg Jol
Indonesian: Selamat Hari Natal
Iraqi: Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Irish: Nollaig Shona Dhuit or Nodlaig mhaith chugnat
Iroquois: Ojenyunyat Sungwiyadeson honungradon nagwutut. Ojenyunyat osrasay.
Italian: Buone Feste Natalizie
Japanese: Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto
Jiberish: Mithag Crithagsigathmithags
Korean: Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Latin: Natale hilare et Annum Faustum!
Latvian: Prieci'gus Ziemsve'tkus un Laimi'gu Jauno Gadu!
Lausitzian: Wjesole hody a strowe nowe leto
Lettish: Priecigus Ziemassvetkus
Lithuanian: Linksmu Kaledu
Low Saxon: Heughliche Winachten un 'n moi Nijaar
Macedonian: Sreken Bozhik
Maltese: IL-Milied It-tajjeb
Manx: Nollick ghennal as blein vie noa
Maori: Meri Kirihimete
Marathi: Shub Naya Varsh
Navajo: Merry Keshmish
Norwegian: God Jul or Gledelig Jul
Occitan: Pulit nadal e bona annado
Papiamento: Bon Pasco
Papua New Guinea: Bikpela hamamas blong dispela Krismas na Nupela yia i go long yu
Pennsylvania German: En frehlicher Grischtdaag un en hallich Nei Yaahr!
Peru: Feliz Navidad y un Venturoso Año Nuevo
Philipines: Maligayan Pasko!
Polish: Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia or Boze Narodzenie
Portuguese: Feliz Natal
Pushto: Christmas Aao Ne-way Kaal Mo Mobarak Sha
Rapa-Nui (Easter Island): Mata-Ki-Te-Rangi. Te-Pito-O-Te-Henua
Rhetian: Bellas festas da nadal e bun onn
Romanche (sursilvan dialect): Legreivlas fiastas da Nadal e bien niev onn!
Rumanian: Sarbatori vesele
Russian: Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva is Novim Godom
Sami: Buorrit Juovllat
Samoan: La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou
Sardinian: Bonu nadale e prosperu annu nou
Serbian: Hristos se rodi
Slovakian: Sretan Bozic or Vesele vianoce
Sami: Buorrit Juovllat
Samoan: La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou
Scots Gaelic: Nollaig chridheil huibh
Serb-Croatian: Sretam Bozic. Vesela Nova Godina
Serbian: Hristos se rodi.
Singhalese: Subha nath thalak Vewa. Subha Aluth Awrudhak Vewa
Slovak: Vesele Vianoce. A stastlivy Novy Rok
Slovene: Vesele Bozicne. Screcno Novo Leto
Spanish: Feliz Navidad
Swedish: God Jul and (Och) Ett Gott Nytt År
Tagalog: Maligayamg Pasko. Masaganang Bagong Taon
Tami: Nathar Puthu Varuda Valthukkal
Trukeese: (Micronesian) Neekiriisimas annim oo iyer seefe feyiyeech!
Thai: Sawadee Pee Mai
Turkish: Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun
Ukrainian: Srozhdestvom Kristovym
Urdu: Naya Saal Mubarak Ho
Vietnamese: Chung Mung Giang Sinh
Welsh: Nadolig Llawen
Yugoslavian: Cestitamo Bozic
Yoruba: E ku odun, e ku iye'dun!

may God's blessings fall mighty on you this year,
Love you all,
Lady of the Mote

Day Tripping

What a nice way to spend a hot summer day,
a day trip to Cold Spring NY,
nice and cool!






You can see more of Cold Springs >here<
and the shops >here<


Have a Blessed day,Lady of the Mote

By the Power of Greyskull,Hey Frankie Look!

By the Power of Greyskull!!
(giggle)
Posted for my son,
he was a livid collector of all things He-man
as a child,



Variety
Los Angeles

WB, Joel Silver shaping He-Man film
John Stevenson to direct live action 'Masters'
By MICHAEL FLEMING


Warner Bros. and producer Joel Silver have set "Kung Fu Panda" co-director John Stevenson to make his live-action directing debut on "Masters of the Universe," a reimagining of the signature Mattel toy line.
Pic will revolve around He-Man, a prince who transforms into a warrior and becomes the last hope for a magical land being ravaged by the evil Skeletor.
Silver is producing through his Silver Pictures banner. Mattel's Barry Waldo will be exec producer.
WB acquired the property in 2007, and Justin Marks wrote the first draft of the script based on a story he developed with Neil Ellice.
The Mattel property was adapted into the 1980s cartoon series "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe."
The property was previously turned into a campy flop by Cannon Films in 1987, with Dolph Lungdren as He-Man and "Frost/Nixon" star Frank Langella as the villainous Skeletor.
The film project is a big priority for Mattel, which licenses a high-end line of He-Man toys that are popular with hardcore collectors.
Hollywood has become a magnet for branded toy-line properties, as DreamWorks and Paramount ready a June 26 release for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and Paramount preps for an Aug. 7 release on "G.I. Joe." Both began as toy lines that became hit animated series.
Waldo said Stevenson's vision to elevate the material matched with Mattel's desire to see He-Man become a big studio film. Mattel has also brought its "Hot Wheels" film to WB and Silver.
"John had such passion that we found ourselves running to catch up with his vision," Waldo said.
Stevenson has also worked on "Shrek" and "Shrek 2," "Madagascar" and "James and the Giant Peach." He began his career working for Jim Henson on projects that included "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth."

Lady of the Mote

Merry Christmas!

I want to wish all my Blogger Friends a very Merry Christmas,
may you all receive the desires of your hearts,
you are all very very special,
I am sending you a very Merry NYC Christmas,
God Bless you and your families,




Lady of the Mote.

Daytime Christmas Tour

Day time tour,
it's starting to look like Christmas,
this fell in only an hour,and still coming down heavy,


help yourself to a piece of cake,
this is a cake for our church's kids basketball team,I am one of the teams assistant coaches,I think it looks like a Whoville cake,it should pass with the kids,we are having a party for them tonight if the snow doesnt cancel it,


my mantels are still a bit holiday bare,but at night with all my candles lit you never notice,
bedroom mantel,


tree in living room,

dinning room hutch,

dinning room mandle,OK it hasn't been change since Thanksgiving,
but having few ornaments(remember I started from scratch) it will have to do for this year,

Living room mantel,still a bit bare

some close ups


till I post the night time tour,I promise that looks much better,
Have a blessed day,
Lady of the Mote

Potpourri,Simmering Pot Recipes

First I want to thank everyone for the well wishes for hubby and me,
as a new blogger I was quite touched,
we are much better,thank you so much,

I enjoyed everyone's Christmas Home Tours,you ladies are GREAT!
your houses are stunning,I will try to make a tour of mine this weekend,

in the mean time I wanted to share this with you all,
I love the TIP NUT website
they have many frugal tips,
this week they sent me recipes for Potpourri
I made #4 if we only had type and sniff,


Recipe #4 - Christmas Potpourri Simmering Pot
3 sprigs evergreen or handful pine needles
2 cinnamon sticks
2 TBS whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 pieces orange rind
2 pieces lemon rind
Directions
Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the ingredients from your favorite recipe, boil for a few minutes, then turn the heat down to simmer all day. Top up water as needed.
Caution: Set your timer for 30 minutes so you remember to top up with water. You don’t want the pot burning dry. Do not leave the house with this left heating on the stove.

Check out the site,its filled with good ideas.
Have a very blessed day,
Lady of the Mote

SHHHHH....

Cold and flu season is upon us,
both hubby and I have been hit hard,
so the past few days we have been eating
nothing but soups.


Our favorite home remedy,


Ginger Tea
4 cups water
4-5 inch piece of thick fresh ginger root
1 cinnamon stick
6 cloves
1 star anise
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup honey
1 green tea bag or tsp green tea leaves
dash of cayenne pepper

bring to boil cover,shut off heat let sit for 20 minutes
strain into a thermos
and sip thru-out the day
it sure helps,

Did you know that,
Antibiotics are not prescribed for colds and flu
because they are viral. Antibiotics only kill bacteria.

Do you have a home remedy to share?
I sure would appreciate it.

Have a blessed day,
Lady of the Mote

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving,
we have so much to be thankful for,
husbands,children,homes,jobs,country,
I want to say thankyou to all you Ladies,
that take the time to read a newbie's blog and leave
comments and thank you for the few I have friendships starting,

well we had an abundant dinner,(sometimes this feels wrong,its the only day that gluttony is ok,but as I sit with a normal than full belly posting,
changes were made in the menu,
we had,

Roast Turkey Breast with Stuffing & Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Green Beans and Almonds
mashed yams
Mashed Potatoes
Turnips
Green leaf salad with grilled beets and goat chesse
Grain salad
Biscuits
Collard greens
Pumpkin bread
Lemon coffee cake
Fruit Salad,
to my vegans friend no turkey or dairy for Mama,lol,

my table landed up looking like this,

and I dare not show the kitchen,but hubby and BIL tubes and all did the dish washing,bless their hearts,
Today I am so Thankful for my hubby,grown healthy kids,a home that is paid off,good friends and Gods hand on my life,and all of you,my blogger and email friends,
Lady of the Mote

Thanksgiving Menu

Since I will be having a guest for Thanksgiving now,
my menu will be the traditional Thanksgiving menu,

Roast Turkey Breast with Stuffing & Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Green Beans and Almonds
mashed yams
Mashed Potatoes
Green leaf salad with tomato and avocado
Biscuits
Collard greens
Pumpkin bread



table setting will still be as posted here

Today is a day for shopping and getting the rest of the food items,cleaning the house getting things prepared.
Have a blessed day,
Love,
Lady of the Mote

Images of Warmth

Images of warmth,

Boy is it cold outside,what makes you feel warm?what warms your soul?
these are some of my favorites,










but I think my dog has the right idea,

Temptation

Days like today make it so hard being a vegan,
hubby wants Paula Deen’s Southern Fried Chicken and collard greens,for dinner,
Recipes will follow.

It’s something I will only make maybe once or twice a year,
we have really change our eating habits,although he still eats meat,it’s only free range organic meats.

First I arm myself with my prettiest apron
and in it’s pocket a feather from,Luna and Lola that I had saved(they were my pet chickens)
then I wore my tightest cant breathe if I wanted to jeans,a great weapon for that”I take just one bite thought”,and painted a V on my wrist,to further ward off evil(V for vegan)
and I cooked,my house smelled wonderful,
hubby was so happy,thank God for the collard greens!
now that dishes are done,I am feeling great I didnt give in to temptation,V for victory!LOL!!!

but really if you love fried chicken it is a wonderful recipe,and use a free range organic chicken,it does make a difference.


Southern Fried Chicken
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
3 eggs
1/3 cup water
About 1 cup hot red pepper sauce (recommended: Texas Pete)
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon pepper
House seasoning, recipe follows
1 (1 to 2 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into pieces
Oil, for frying, preferably peanut oilIn a medium size bowl, beat the eggs with the water. Add enough hot sauce so the egg mixture is bright orange. In another bowl, combine the flour and pepper. Season the chicken with the house seasoning. Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the flour mixture.
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot. Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil.
Fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp. Dark meat takes longer then white meat. It should take dark meat about 13 to 14 minutes, white meat around 8 to 10 minutes.
House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powderMix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.



Quick and Delicious Collards
Recipe courtesy FatFree Vegan Kitchen


1-2 bunches collard greens (as much as your pressure cooker will hold)
1 large onion, peeled and cut into thin rings
2 tablespoons water
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
generous pinch of red pepper flakes
1 cup water

Cut off the stems of the collard greens, removing any part of the central stem that seems tough. Stack 2 or 3 leaves on top of each other, roll them up so that they form a long tube, and cut them into thin strands:
Repeat with all the collards.

Spray the bottom of the pressure cooker lightly with olive oil and heat. Add the onions and 2 tablespoons water and cook, stirring, until the water evaporates. Keep cooking and stirring until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 more minute.

Stir in the collard greens, add the 1 cup of water, and seal the cooker. Bring to high pressure and then reduce heat to keep the cooker at high pressure for 3 minutes. (If you are using small, baby collards, cook at high pressure for only 1 minute.) Remove from heat and use a quick-release method to reduce the pressure. Check the collards for tenderness; if they're still tough, put them back on the heat, but don't seal the cooker. Cook until tender. Salt, if desired, and serve (using a slotted spoon) with additional red pepper flakes.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is right around the corner,
and since the empty nest holidays are quiet around here,
we often go away or out to eat for Thanksgiving,
this year like most of you,budget is tight,
so I plan on a nice Thanksgiving for us two,
this is my inspiration,

But my color will be soft pink and white,
these are my,tablecloth,stemware and dishes,





all I need to get are pink candles and plan the menu,cooking a Thanksgiving meal for 2 is a challenge when I am a vegan and hubby is not,
and excuse me,all you vegans out there,Torfurky just sucks!!yuck!!!(but the idea is good)
I tried it last Christmas and my dog didnt even want it,but for those who love it,enjoy!
I make hubby some kind of stuffed turkey breast and I will must likely have the side dishes,but will keep looking around for ideas,
Have a blessed day!!

Latest Creation

From $3.00 worth of sewing notions,




into this...



I sure do enjoy the process of making the aprons,
next I have the yummy strawberry print fabric I bought in Cold Spring to work with,if you have a blog please share your ideas,and creations!

My day at Cold Springs

There are ALOT of images here,please wait for loading,











a very dog friendly town,small or big,







inside some of the shops,
a African/Safari store were the items are crafted by women,


This Old Couple has been hanging for sale in one of the stores since we started gong to Cold Spring,if the sale price was much cheaper I would
adopt them,

this was a beautiful wall just fall of stain glass windows,

a Octoberfest Band playing,and a group of beautiful modest women,




For lunch,grilled eggplant,cabbage and chickpea soup,pasta,
I must remember to take pictures BEFORE we start eating,lol!




The Drive home we past thru Sleepy Hollow,and Tarrytown,
we went a few years ago,I was a big Dark Shadows fan,and HAD to see Lynhurst Manor,it was the days before I had a computer,so that will be something to blog about in the future,


and the items that I bought,get fabrics,napkins,rag rugs,
and scone mix and chocolate,
yes that middle bar of chocolate is made with bacon,that sounds so very wrong,Hubby is brave!




and last item,I got was a bright pink rain coat,for The Dutchess,
she will model it in an other blog post,
Thanks for visiting and taking the trip with me!