Project Destash: 36 Pillowcases

December 23rd: The day designated to pick up the Momma from her apartment to have her join us for our Christmas celebrations. Almost four hours driving as it was the Eve before Christmas Eve...the Friday starting the holiday weekend...even the normal shortcut didn't work this time.

December 23rd: The Momma's birthday...and no, I can't tell you how old she is, as it's not polite to tell a ladies age (and she'd probably smack me for doing so)!
- We had Chinese food delivered for dinner (her choice...I managed to choke down a few bites so I didn't appear rude)
- We celebrated with a Chocolate Chocolate-Chip bundt cake, but only one candle!

December 23rd: I delivered 32 pillowcases to the senior apartment complex for distribution....pirates, ducks, cats, dogs, flowers, chickens...all were a big hit!  They definitely were worth all the effort...the smiles were priceless!

And the big surprise?  There was a tug-of-war over the garlic pillowcase!

Recipe...Christmas Jello Salad

It goes by many different names...Pistachio Jello Salad, Pistachio Ambrosia, or Pineapple-Pistachio Delight.

In our house, however, it is the Momma's Christmas Jello Salad...a delight at any time of year, but it joins our table every year for Christmas Dinner. The Momma doesn't know where this recipe originated from...but her best guess is from one of their military friends.

Ingredients
1 box instant Pistachio Pudding mix
1 large can Crushed Pineapple in juice, undrained
1 small tub of Cool Whip
1 small can Mandarin Oranges, drained
1/2 bag Miniature Marshmallows
1 cup Maraschino Cherries, drained and halved (Optional)
1 cup Walnut Pieces (Optional)

Important Note
This salad will only set in a glass dish/bowl.

Procedures
1. Mix together Pistachio Pudding mix and Cool Whip until mixture turns green.
2. Stir in all other ingredients.
3. Place into glass serving bowl...sprinkling the top with nuts.
4. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.