My kids aren’t the only ones this week unhappy that school started. The homework fights are back and everyone is dragging in the morning, not wanting to do what must be done or go where they must go. “The good news,” I told my kids, “is that Christmas break is only 4 weeks away!” [...]
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Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes for Any Meal!
What? A post about Thanksgiving side dishes AFTER Thanksgiving is over?! Well, to be honest, I couldn’t get my act together to post this BEFORE Thanksgiving. I have published some of these recipes in the past WAY BACK when I first started blogging. So, as you can imagine, the pictures were truly AWFUL! I refused [...]
Thanksgiving Twist: Mai Tai Cranberries with Mango and Rum
I don’t know about you, but I’m stressin’ a little this year. It’s my first year hosting a large Thanksgiving dinner. My guest list jumped from 17 to 25 – for now. I have hosted big dinners before, but Thanksgiving is an iconic holiday. There are expectations on what it is served. Add the Persian [...]
Whole Wheat Galette with Apple and Cranberry and a Giveaway!
I don’t know what happened, but we are 9 days away from Thanksgiving. And I get to host the family turkey dinner for the very first time. I have made turkey and all the fixings before my immediate clan of five, but I have never had to host the BIG family meal. I am not [...]
Unprocessed and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread for #SundaySupper
I have a small confession to make. My first week of going completely unprocessed hasn’t been too successful. It was a super busy week, with a thousand activities to juggle. Stress makes me eat. Might be why I have 15 extra pounds I need to shed. No excuses though. It’s typical for moms, especially me, [...]
Easy Tips On How To Have An Unprocessed, Delicious & Gluten-Free Thanksgiving
With all of the indulgences and sweets out there tempting you this time of you, we all seem to give ourselves the “okay” to binge during the Thanksgiving meal. But, if you look at the traditional American feast created for Thanksgiving, it’s enough to make a foodie’s hair fall out. Boxed stuffing. Instant mashed potatoes. [...]
My Go-To Cranberry Sauce: Spiced-Tea Cranberries
Tonight, I am sitting in front of the computer with a serious case of writer’s block. I come up with creative ideas and funny stories when I am ticked-off washing dishes or day dreaming while running errands. I started to write these ideas down, but sometimes the inspiration flutters away before I make it to [...]
25 Days of Cookies: Pistachio-Cranberry Biscotti & Macadamia Nuts
I think we need a break from all these sweets! I have been busy baking other goodies for school, friends and family. I can’t seem to get away from the kitchen. Good thing that Santa is bringing me new appliances as I have truly beaten down my stove top and ovens! Until they arrive, I [...]
25 Days of Cookies: Chocolate Biscotti with Cranberries & Macadamia Nuts
I’m feeling a bit ambitious. I mean, it’s not like I need to add more work to my plate, but I decided last night to really kick it up a notch this month! Why not? It’s the holidays, right? So, like what you see in the magazines and other fantastic websites and blogs, I am [...]
Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce
Yes, I’m Still Here! All is well. Everything is fine. Just busy, busy, busy. It started when the kids returned to school in the fall and continued through Halloween and it’s still crazy a week shy of Thanksgiving! It’s the busiest time for home-cooks and I’ve been busy cooking, too. And not for Thanksgiving, as [...]
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