For Christmas I went over to a friends house for brunch. To feed this gathering I made Mushroom-Spinach Baked Eggs. This meal can be prepared the night before and then finished off the fallowing morning. The whole to prepare the whole meal it took about 30 minuets and baked about a half an hour. I found this recipe in the December issue of Food Network.  

2 tablespoons E-Voo, plus more for brushing 

1 small on one, chopped

1/2  pound white mushrooms, sliced 

Kosher salt & pepper 

6 cups baby spinach 

6 slices potato bread, lightly toasted 

6 large eggs 

1/2 cup whole milk 

3/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese

1. Heat the E-voo in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until gold, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 more minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.   

2. Brush a 9-by-13inch baking dish with olive oil. Arrange the bread in the dish in a singly layer with the edges slightly overlapping, then spoon the mushroom-spinach mixture on top. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate overnight. 

3. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350. Crack an egg onto each piece of bread; season with salt and pepper. Pour the milk evenly over the top and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the egg whites are set, 25 to 30 minutes. 

-Jason

Simply Pinecone

 This year my holiday decorating included A LOT  of pinecones. One of the pieces I created was this little lamp.  To make this, I collected pinecones from my camping trips, gathered some nuts off the trees at the local city park, bought Philips LED Warm White Battery Operated Pinecone Branch Stakes, and a Pottery Barn Vase. I simply placed the stakes, pinecones, and nuts in the vase and I was done. I could not be happier with the way it came out. -Jason

Added fun for your table

I truly enjoy the holidays and all the fun little things that come with the session. On this years Thanksgiving table I featured two butter turkeys. These turkeys where the talk of the table and where a major hit with my friends and family. Since then I introduced a Santa and a tree into my butter designing. These little sculptures are easy to make and fun to give as gifts or as a fun table decoration. If your in the Denver Colorado area e-mail me at s266024@yahoo.com and I would be happy to make one for you. Cost: $4.50 per butter sculptor. -Jason

"The Secret Garden"

"The Secret Garden" in Columbia, MO offers a wide array of holiday floral and decor. Trees are brimming with bright lights, and ornaments galore. Each area is themed, and will delight kids and adults alike.
One corner of the store has the tree decked out in Parisian decor with Eiffel Towers and cute European trinkets. Nature is next with owl ornaments, stationery and white porcelain owl plates. Lastly, there is a traditional Christmas tree with Santa, sleighs and snow covered pinecones.
Shop locally today! Check them out on www.secretgardenmo.com