There is nothing better then all the usual Thanksgiving recipes – turkey with stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potatoe pie, mashed potatoes, and more. But I am intrigued by these recipes, featuring slight changes to the old recipes we know and love! Who needs canned crispy onions, when this recipe on Delish features homemade fried […]
5 on Friday – Favorites – 12/4/15
Time for another run down of this week’s favorites! 1.Favorite in fashion – My December Stitch Fix was one of the best ones yet! I was very tempted to keep it all – which is pretty rare! But in the end I will keep… This dress! Necklace… And sweater… And return – black dress – […]
Scenes from Thanksgiving 2014
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Here are a few quick pics I took yesterday for turkey day! Always a fabulous host, my future MIL put out snacks including crackers with cheese and meat plus spinach and artichoke dip with chips. She also had out olive tapenade hummus, which was REALLY good. A true Italian family […]
My Eats from Thanksgiving Week
Hey, hey…how was the weekend and your turkey days? I worked Monday through Wednesday and then Thursday headed over to the bf’s house for the holiday with his fam. His mom always gets the perfect floral centerpieces. After a few light snacks like crackers with cheese and chips with crab dip, the first course was […]
10 Gifts for the Hostess: Thanksgiving edition!
Whether I am going to someones house for a party, dinner, or the holiday;s, I never like to come empty handed. Sometimes I bake but it is also fun and simpler to just buy something, Bringing a little gift for the person/people who are hosting is always a nice gesture, including the following Thanksgiving hostess […]
Easy Healthy Sweet Potato Pie Recipe from Katie Workman
Katie Workman, mom and author of The MOM 100 Cookbook, has shared a recipe for Sweet Potato Pie. A perfect recipe to feature at a holiday, event, or really any day of the week, the pie will appeal to family members of all ages. She also has shared a few tips for a healthy and […]
Scenes from my Saturday at friends Thanksgiving + zucchini bread
Yesterday was Thanksgiving #2 for the bf and I. Each year, his friends all get together for another round of turkey-centric fun the Saturday after the big day. There was not one but two fried turkeys! Plus all the usual sides including mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, stuffing, rolls, macaroni and cheese (with bacon!), and desserts […]
Scenes from my turkey day
Hope everyone had a great day yesterday! I certainly did. I went to the bf’s house and on the menu was smoked salmon with crackers and French onion dip with chips as a starter with wine. Spinach and cheese ravioli with freshly grated parmesan cheese kicked off the dinner with fresh bread, followed by garden […]
Twenty things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving
There are so many things to be thankful for. But I am going to keep it to twenty this Thanksgiving. Here they are in no particular order – check it out: 1. A bf who lets me be me and still loves me. 2. Sisters who are like bff’s and I talk to daily. 3. A mom that […]
Worthwhile reads from the web this week
Here are my worthwhile reads from the web from last week 11/12: Even though turkey day is just a few days away, it is time to get on top of the holiday shopping/ gift buying for next month! Good Housekeeping posted a helpful Gifts for Every Budget list to help get the wheels turning. They also […]


