Christmas Punch

2 cups orange juice
2 cups cranberry juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup Ginger Ale

Mix and Chill

Zucchini Bread

Mix together:
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil**
2 cups brown sugar**
2 cups grated or ground zucchini
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt

In a separate bowl, combine:
3 cups white or whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 TBS cinnamon

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
Mix well and pour into 2 loaf pans.
bake at 375° approx. 70 minutes.
**to use honey instead of sugar, use 1 1/2 cups honey and reduce oil to 3/4 cup.

Wassail (Warm Christmas Cider)

·        2 quarts apple cider

·        2 cups orange juice

·        1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice

·        2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

·        1 tablespoon whole cloves

·        1/2 cup honey

In a large stock pot over medium heat, combine the apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and honey. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm while serving. Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving.  Cloves may be placed in a cheesecloth bundle for easy removal.  A cinnamon stick in each cup makes a festive garnish.

Perfect to serve Christmas Eve or after caroling!
My Mom's Recipe