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Day Three of the Winter Solstice…

12/23/2014

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Teren, Tara, and I went ice-skating yesterday on Lake Maxine. It was so gorgeous out—everything glistened with a crystalline glow. Tara was amazing on the ice, like a magical ballerina in motion. I had no idea she could be so graceful. Teren is also turning into quite a good skater. He and some other boys raced around the lake. Unfortunately, I think they let him win—being a prince and all. I wish they wouldn't do that, but you know how villagers are. He’s not so lucky with the boys at the castle.

I, of course, was also quite amazing. It’s been a couple weeks since I deployed the Frost, and my radiance has completely returned. As I skated, the ice lit up with a prism of colors. Everyone stopped to watch—that is until a young buck ventured onto the ice and slipped and broke his leg. We transported him off, and Tara healed him, so he’s fine. I don’t think he’ll try that again.

With so much to do, I haven’t had time to write up my beauty secrets. But I will. In the meantime, I was able to get the recipe for Winter Pudding from the little eatery when we had dinner with Grandmam and Granddad two nights ago. Thought I’d share that with you. It’s so yummy—especially on a cold evening.

Our Winter Solstice Party is tomorrow, so we’re headed back to the Castle. Mother went back last night. She worries too much about every little detail. I mean, that's what we have an entire staff to take care of. Guess she’ll never change. Must be a sister thing. Selena is the same way.

The party is going to be a Winter Wonderland themed ball. My gown is amazing. Margay outdid herself finding the dressmaker. The fabric is spun with crystal snowflakes.

Jake will, of course, be there, and I know he won’t be able to take his eyes off me. I shouldn't admit this—I am after all Queen—but I really do miss him. Nobody has that smile. And his beautiful green eyes. They light up when he laughs—or sees me.

Well, gotta fly.  More later.

Kandide



Winter Orange Pudding

Pudding Mixture
2 Apples – unpeeled and cored
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup organic brown sugar (packed)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup organic milk (or almond milk)
2 tablespoons coconut butter
1 cup wild blueberries or other fruit. (Note: Blueberries grow all year round in Calabiyau.)

Sauce:
1 cup organic brown sugar (packed)
1 3/4 cups water (brought to a boil) 
1 cup organic brown sugar (packed)
2 teaspoons organic vanilla
1 tablespoon grated organic orange rind
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon coconut butter (softened)

Directions:
Slice one apple into thin slices and set to the side. Chop the remaining apple.
Combine flour, baking soda, brown sugar, allspice, salt, and raisons in a mixing bowl.
Add the chopped apple pieces to the flour mixture. Then add milk and melted coconut butter.
Place the mixture in a lightly buttered square cake pan. Decorate with the apple slices on top.
Prepare sauce by mixing all of the remaining the ingredients except the blueberries together. Lightly pour sauce over the pudding mixture. 
Bake at 350-degree oven for approx. 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife can be inserted and removed clean.

Serve warm with fresh blueberries.

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Kandide - Winter Solstice

12/20/2014

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December 20th, 21,014 BT (Before Time)

Today is a beautiful start to the Winter Solstice—the shortest day of the year. Of course, for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the start of the Summer Solstice, and the longest day of the year.  There are actually four days of Solstice, (20, 21, 22, 23) and we always end with a party on the 23rd.

Teren told me that during the Solstice, the sun is directly overhead of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere. It occurs when the North Pole is tilted the furthest away from us, approx..  23.5 degrees away from the sun.

All that really means is that it will get dark really early today. But right now, it’s beautiful out. The sun is sparkling off the freshly fallen snow and the air has a wonderful crispness abut it. Everything is glistening with a shimmering white blanket. I can look out see the kids ice-skating on Lake Maxine. I do love this time of the year. But then why wouldn’t I? I create it all.

This morning, Mother, Tara, and I flew out to her village in Timerrain to visit her parents, my grand parents. They are such lovely Fée. Teren will join us tomorrow. He had to finish his studies. I must say, he is doing quit well in his Theoretical Magic class.  Just wish he did better in math. I, of course, was a wiz at it.

As usual, Jake is busy at the chateau—so many preparations for the holidays—all the lights and garlands to be hung. Margay sent over another recipe, and my chefs are going to make it for the party on the 23rd. I’ll write it up and post it later.

In the meantime, I have to dress. We are joining grandmam Marie and Granddad Bauyer for dinner at a little eatery that serves the best winter pudding in the world.

So many of you have asked how I keep my skin so beautiful. Tomorrow, I’ll tell you some secrets.

More later…
Kandide
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