This nativity scene is a section of an alter piece carved by immigrant Lars Christenson in the years 1897 to 1904. He adapted illustrations from an American-printed Norwegian Bible to his own primitive style.
I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!