Everything is different this year. And the way we celebrate the holidays will not be the same. That doesn’t mean bad, it just means different. It isn’t advisable to gather huge groups of family and friends around the table, so I say use this opportunity to create new traditions or try new recipes. I know there are so many traditions involved in Thanksgiving (Aunt Sue’s sweet … [Read more...] about Fennel and Pancetta Stuffed Turkey Breast
Festive Food Finds 2020
I’m posting my annual favorite food finds list early this year, as I think most of us will be shopping online and there may be shipping delays. As always, these are just some personal favorites – no one has asked me to promote any products or compensated me in any way, though I may earn a small commission from Amazon sales. Photos used are from the vendors. And check … [Read more...] about Festive Food Finds 2020
Festive Finds 2020
I’ve decided to post my annual list of Festive Finds early this year, as I think we will be doing most of our holiday shopping online, and shipping may take a bit longer. And I’ve expanded my selection to include some gifts that aren’t for the kitchen. As always, these are just some personal favorites – no one has asked me to promote any products or compensated me in any way, … [Read more...] about Festive Finds 2020
Butternut Squash Spread
I love the look of this dish, but the taste is a stunner too. Placing a whole roasted squash on the table for everyone to dig into is always a conversation starter, with the interesting little twist of spreading the velvety squash flesh onto toasted bread. It’s the essence of autumn. And as a bonus it’s healthy. A great appetizer that is not all rich cheese and heavy cream (not … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash Spread
Homemade Halloween
When I was a kid, I had chicken pox on Halloween one year. I was ensconced on the foldout couch in front of the TV covered in calamine lotion and unable to wear a costume or go trick-or-treating. That stunk. But I remember that Halloween more than all the others, not because I was itchy and alone, but because my older brother shared his candy with me, which at that point in our … [Read more...] about Homemade Halloween
