The Photographic Parsnip

My final project for digital graphics was another photo blog centered around a single theme. What else did I choose but Christmas? It only seemed fitting, since I've been so very much in the holiday spirit this year and the home is simply bursting with photo opportunities. Find the blog (26 photos) here: http://carlschristmas.blogspot.com/ . (carlschristmas is cheesy, yes, but catchy. The two words start with the same sound, they both have two syllables... cheesy but catchy.) Some of my favorites:                 Merry Christmas!

CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE And along with that comes band Christmas parties to which everyone brings something sweet and delicious to accompany the many slices of pizza that are sure to be inhaled. Last year, I brought a fruit tray in an attempt to make a healthy contribution to the meal. A choice other than chocolate or a baked treat. That was all well and good, but I had a lot left over, and I've been a bit more adventurous than a simple tray of fruit lately. So, I went the more traditional route and made some chocolate treats that would fit right in amongst all the rest. However, I of course could not resist putting the Parker spin on them. I did, however, opt for something other than cookies or brownies. I'd been looking at some different "healthy" Christmas recipes and was drawn to those with chocolate and peanut butter. Like basically better-for-you buckeyes. And with almonds and sea salt to make them seem a little fancy and kind of upscale. Thus, the ...