Thanksgiving leftovers:good ideas with a little help from our friends
I’ve been out browsing the interwebs for new ideas on Thanksgiving leftovers and want to pass along some of the …Read More
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Hearty Pumpkin Soup
We recently had a visit from some friends who’ve spent ten years living in Sweden. Our friend Joel was eager …Read More
Happy Thanksgiving from the Kitchen
We want to wish each of you a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving Day. We’re so thankful for you, our …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: Think about that turkey carcass NOW
Wondering what to do with the turkey carcass after your big feast is done? Whatever you do, don’t throw it away! …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: How to make gravy
Now that you’ve carved the turkey, there’s one important task ahead before you’re ready to serve dinner….making gravy. Making gravy …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: How to Carve a Turkey and other important details
I have to start with a confession: Dave always carves the turkey at our house and I NEVER personally carve …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: Looking ahead to leftovers
One of the very best things about cooking Thanksgiving dinner can be the MOUNTAINS of leftovers at the end of …Read More
Banana Bread French Toast–oh my!
This Banana Bread French Toast was inspired by a recent visit to a national breakfast chain. I’m not usually a …Read More
Let’s talk about Thanksgiving
We’re hosting our first-ever virtual Kitchen gabfest this Wednesday night from 7PM to 8PM over on Facebook. Come join us …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: Pecan Pie
When I needed a recipe for pecan pie, I turned to some of my closest mom-friends for their expert advice. …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: Pies and Desserts
What’s on your Thanksgiving dessert menu? The traditional pumpkin pie? Pecan pie? Or something more outside-of-the-lines? Either way, we have …Read More
Saturday’s Slick Trick: Keeping Fresh Herbs FRESH
Nothing beats cooking with fresh herbs, but KEEPING those herbs fresh until you’re ready to use them can be a …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: Vegetable Side Dishes
What kind of Thanksgiving side-dish personality do you have? Are you the kind of cook that has to make every …Read More
Feeding Holiday guests
For some of us, it’s not just a matter of putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table. It’s also feeding the …Read More
A non food-related subject: my washing machine is broken AGAIN!
My Whirlpool Duet washer is 4.5 years old. It’s been a nightmare since about six months after I bought it. …Read More
Authentic Homemade Banana Pudding
Banana pudding is a much-loved dessert here in the southeast where I live. I have to confess that I’ve always …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: Sweet Potatoes & Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato Casserole is a quintessential Thanksgiving dinner sidedish. There are a number of variations on the sweet potato theme …Read More
Saturday’s Slick Trick: Grinding your own spices
At this time of year, all the holiday baking can sometimes sneak up on me and run me clean out …Read More
Thanksgiving Dinner: Appetizers
Who needs appetizers along with Thanksgiving Dinner, you say? Well, in our family, they are needed, because we have a …Read More
Dense, hearty, healthy Pumpkin Muffins
I love my favorite pumpkin bread recipe and could just about live on pumpkin bread alone. I’ve been trying to …Read More
