November Open thread

   

Welcome November! One of the most beautiful Autumns in a while. All at once, branches are brushed with  royal purples, raspberry reds, lemony yellows to delight in our walks or travels.  A calling to drive or walk through the woods and admire all of nature's glory.

Enjoy coffee or tea to start your day!

Gaze upward from the base of a tree with a change of perspective in Nature's beauty. Nature's brush of colors, textures in a glorious unity.

Coffee or tea on the house today, what will it be?

Turkey or ham or both?

Snuggle and being closer to family and
gatherings once again

Binge on trilogies as it gets colder with first snows and frosts.

Try something new such as journaling. Free the mind and unlock the creativity within.  Some might say it's freewriting or daily affirmations. Some are working on projects

continuously, burning the creativity oil to make that deadline or goal. Finish it strong!  

Don't forget to enjoy the little things when 

life seems to go too fast, keep the wonder and the splendor. Smile more, laugh more.

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 31st October 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 31st October 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Enjoy some good music here on Words & Brush, it's your free choice so please post any of your favorite music of all genres!

Nat King Cole - Autumn Leaves

Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House 

Mr. Sandman (Cover) by Foxes and Fossils

Time to Say Goodbye - Brother/Sister Duet (Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman cover)

Put Your Head on My Shoulder - Lifein3D (Paul Anka cover)

The Wedding (AVE MARIA) by Julie Rogers

Johnny Thunder - Loop De Loop

Proud Mary [Creedence Clearwater Revival]

Karolina Protsenko - Hava Nagila

Needles And Pins - The Searchers

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Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Chicken stir-fry

 Chicken stir-fry

By Henny Shor, Jerusalem Post, October 18, 2025

https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-870676

Chicken stir-fry. (photo credit: pixelsbypessi@gmail.com)

After weeks of festive meals, this stir-fry is exactly what we need – quick, colorful, 

and full of flavor without the fuss. It’s light enough for a midweek dinner but still feels 

special. My husband loves making this for dinner, and I love letting him. The orange 

juice and honey give the sauce a gentle sweetness, while the soy sauce and ginger 

add that satisfying savory balance.

Yields four servings.

Ingredients: 

1 kilo chicken breast, cut into strips

2 or 3 tbsp. olive oil

1 or 2 onions, sliced

1 tbsp. crushed garlic

1 zucchini, sliced into thin strips

2 assorted peppers, chopped

½ cup orange juice

3 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp. ground ginger)

3 tbsp. honey

½ tsp. ground black pepper

Directions: 

In a bowl, mix the chicken strips with the orange juice, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and black pepper. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.

In a large frying pan or wok, heat olive oil and sauté the onions until lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then pour in the chicken along with the marinade. Stir occasionally over medium heat for 10–15 minutes.

Add the chopped peppers and zucchini slices and continue cooking for about five more minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Serve over rice and enjoy a simple, flavorful meal.

Enjoy! 

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Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 24th October 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 24th October 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Enjoy some good music here on Words & Brush, it's your free choice so please post any of your favorite music of all genres!

Scott McKenzie - San Francisco

Carpenters "We've Only Just Begun" 

Peter, Paul and Mary - Blowing in the Wind

The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Esteriore Brothers - Bella Ciao 

Frank Sinatra - Come Fly With Me (1958)

The Swinging Blue jeans - Hippy hippy shake

Pat Boone - Speedy Gonzalez

The Shirelles -Baby its You

The Marmalade - Reflections Of My Life

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Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Aunt Debbie’s sprinkle cookies

Aunt Debbie’s sprinkle cookies

By Henny Shor, Jerusalem Post, September 27, 2025

https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-868546 

Sprinkle cookies. (credit: HENNY SHOR)

These cookies always remind me of my Aunt Debbie. She baked them for every party she hosted, alongside dozens of her other incredible dishes. I can still picture myself running into her home and heading straight for the cookie plate just to make sure I’d grab a few before they disappeared. Buttery, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth good, they were already irresistible; but it was the cheerful sprinkle of colors on top that made them feel truly special.

I love bringing these cookies into the sukkah, not only because they’re delicious but because they look as festive as the decorations themselves. They add a playful, decorative touch to the table, and for me they carry the sweetness of cherished family memories.

Yields 2-3 dozen cookies.

Ingredients:-

1 cup flour

½ cup confectioners’ sugar

½ cup cornstarch

1½ sticks margarine or butter

Melted chocolate, for dipping (optional)

Sprinkles or chopped nuts, for decorating (optional)

Directions:-

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, confectioners’ sugar, cornstarch, and margarine or butter, blending with an electric mixer until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 170°C (350°F). Roll the dough into logs about 1 inch thick, then cut into 3-inch pieces. Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet, leaving space between them, as they will spread while baking. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are just turning golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.

For a festive finish, dip one end of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate and top with sprinkles or nuts before the chocolate sets. Let them harden on a wire rack or tray, then serve – preferably in the sukkah, where their cheerful colors fit right in.

Enjoy! 

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