The holidays can be crazy-busy times.  That makes it even more important to take a moment each day to do things together.  It helps keep yourself centered in what is truly important right now - your family.  One of the best locations for “family time” is the kitchen.  Creating, baking, cooking - whatever it may be, doing it together brings children and parents, grandparents, even good friends and neighbors closer together.

 As a gift to you, I am offering some of our family’s favorite “together” recipes.  These are sometimes messy, consistently good, terrific for gift-giving and always a great tool for spending time together.  Stock your pantries, gather your supplies, and get ready for some good eating and fun.

And don’t forget (the mom in me says): Wash your hands!

ORANGE BALLS
1 box of powdered sugar, plus extra powdered sugar in which to roll balls
1 stick of butter
1 box of Nilla Wafers (crushed)
6 oz can of frozen orange juice concentrate

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.  Roll dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut.  Roll the balls in additional powdered sugar and set on waxed paper to set.  We usually do ours one evening and let them sit out overnight to “set”.  Store in covered containers.  May be refrigerated for longer shelf-life.