……………….This CHRISTMAS STOLLEN has been in the DUBELLE family for generations…..Jac used to bake it every Christmas morning with her mom, after a full day of kneading and rising until it was braided in currants, and left to rise for the last time overnight. When Jac’s mom moved in with us it became a DUBELLE-DELL’OLIO tradition….When Jac’s mom passed, Jac and I continued to make it ever Christmas……Now….I am keeping the tradition going by making one every Christmas morning…..It baked for 30-35 minutes and then out of the oven it came to be basted with lots of melted butter…..Once cool I dusted it with powdered sugar….or as Jac used to say….”SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN”…….My coffee is brewing, and then I shall cut myself a BIG PIECE!…….MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERTONE!!!…….and a MERRY CHRISTMAS….to my JAC.
Louis, Thank you for sharing your beautiful trees, decor and recipes with us–making all merry and bright! The porcelain story was especially touching. Wishing you a happy Christmas season and a healthy New Year. P.S. Wondering how many thousands of Linea fans (including me) are wearing your Scarlet Red during the holidays?
Merry Christmas to you, and thank you for sharing those wonderful memories! My mom was a HUGE Anne Klein fan–I remember when you, and Donna Karan, worked with her. All the best in 2025.