Gravy…the crown jewel…the holy grail…the goodness. We always run out…never have enough…and it prompted me to solve this gravy problem once and for all. (all sounds so serious…huh…well it is…we are talking about GRAVY…:) It is a favorite at our Thanksgiving meal…and I wanted to be able to make some extra…but not … [Read more...]
I got an email from a reader…she is hosting her first Thanksgiving….she was asking me any “tricks” to staying calm in the kitchen. And so this post was born…. First off, I love cooking. It is a hobby for me…so I don’t find it stressful on a normal day. Second, it takes a few years of hosting…to feel really comfortable…so don’t … [Read more...]
“Don’t you think daisies are the friendliest flowers?” (name that movie ;) In case you want a last minute…throw-it-together…happy Thanksgiving table idea…. I'm here to help… 3 packs of grocery store daisies… A few small bud vases (you could use shot glasses…just sayin…) A basket full of pinecones and … [Read more...]
You know how I love a useful party favor… this one is yummy too! I researched and tested a few recipes…and tweaked a few here and there…and came up with this Bacon bite dip mix. It is best when made the day before you are going to serve it…to let the flavors come together. You still have time to throw this together for your Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
It's Friday! Yippee! I hope you have a fabulous weekend. If you are entertaining or just hanging out with family...you may want to try this little snack...it looks like you worked on it alot harder than you actually did ;) I don’t like sweet cheese. So whenever someone offers my “baked brie” I kindly say no thanks. I always thought that … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving time is all about food…and I love it all! In hopes to make some fun recipes a bit more healthy I decided to give “I can’t believe it’s not butter” a try on a few new recipes. These would be great to have around while you have guest coming in and out of the house….throughout the whole holiday season. All you need for … [Read more...]
Again with the slow cooker…. again….is that what you’re saying in your head? What can I say….I’m on a roll I tell ya :) These sweet almonds cook up in quick in the slow cooker and they make your house smell divine. I’m sure you have the ingredients on hand (except the almonds maybe). These cinnamon sugar almonds make great neighbor … [Read more...]
Eat an elephant. That is what it feels like we have to do every December. Rush to get it all done. That is never fun for anyone….people get grouchy…grouchy is not fun. Here is a list I compiled of for the month of November. Feel free to swap out things that will make it more helpful to you. There are 30 days in November….just think…if … [Read more...]
I went on a quick trip to see my bff last week. We got busy working on homemade Halloween costumes. 3 little girls wanting 3 unique homemade costumes….we were worn out! The oldest wanted to be a claw machine (like the kind you see at the arcade), the middle girl wanted to be a jelly fish…and the youngest wanted to be a Cookie on a … [Read more...]
I briefly told you about teaming up with some very fun and talented bloggers (Thistlewood Farms and The Hunted Interior) for a week of Thanksgiving Inspirations. I am up first with a really fun, meaningful, easy Thanksgiving craft. This comes together quick and what I love most about it…everyone gets involved. All you need is some burlap, … [Read more...]
