Thanksgiving Dinner Favors
With Thanksgiving Day a little over one month away, it’s time to start thinking about some of the details that make this special meal so memorable. First, figure out who you would like to spend the...
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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree
When it comes to canned pumpkin, I opt for the organic store brand at Whole Foods because the color is brighter and I feel like the flavor is more fresh than Libbys. But every now and then I decide...
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Easy Appetizer: Favorite Artisan Cheeses for a Holiday Cheese Plate
How many of you will be googling, “easy appetizer” over the course of the next month? I’m sure there will be many! Well, here is my favorite easy appetizer–an artisan cheese plate dotted with...
View ArticleKitchen Tip: Save Your Parmesan Rinds
Since I serve some type of pasta to my family about once a week, I almost always have a wedge of Parmesan on hand (Parmigiano-Reggiano being my favorite–you can find it at Costco for a good price)....
View ArticleFavorite Dinner Salads (that Won’t Leave you Hungry!)
While I enjoy eating salad and try to serve one every night for my family, it’s typically not the only thing on the menu. Rather, I enjoy salad as more of a side show, not so much a main course. I...
View ArticleHalf a Heart: Peppermint Hot Cocoa for Valentine’s Day
If you’re like me, you still have a few mini candy canes hanging around from Christmas. Well, who says candy canes are just for Christmas? After all, one candy cane is shaped like half of a heart....
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Warm Weather Mocktails: Tropical Refresher
Welcome to a three-week series on delicious “mocktails” you can easily make at home…no mixology experience required! All you need are quality juices, fresh herbs and a few beautiful, glass bottles...
View ArticleBig Batch Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
Every time I make pancakes, I am blown away at how many pancakes my kids can pack down! Unless they consume no less than 8 pancakes, they find themselves hungry. So this type of mealtime mayhem...
View ArticleSparkling Black Currant Punch
I love to make special, non-alcoholic drinks for friends and family; not having a mini bar should not mean you are destined only to a glass of water all evening! Start with pretty bottles (I purchased...
View ArticlePomegranate Lime Punch
As the temperatures rise and summer feels here to stay for at least another six weeks, let’s talk about more drinks! This time a deliciously tart pomegranate lime punch. Refreshing on it’s own or...
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