We woke up, groggier than usual, to a gray, rainy morning. The weather seems fitting after such a warm, forgiving kind of weekend – we feasted as a family of four and then traveled to celebrate with family and friends near DC, enjoying the unusually warm weather and pink sunsets all the while.
This dreary Sunday will be dedicated to gearing back up for the busy time ahead – preparing for reentry. We also need to make something delicious with our leftovers. [Read more…]
I did my first round of Thanksgiving shopping yesterday. Navigating the crowded market with my youngest in tow was a little overwhelming. I left my cart unattended for a moment while I grabbed carrots and celery and returned to find someone had taken it and ditched my cranberries in a bin of Brussels sprouts. My young companion went to the bathroom twice. And I forgot at least one ingredient. But I took solace in the fact that, one or two odds and ends aside, the horrors of the grocery store are over. We’ll be picking up the rest of the ingredients for our meal from small, local shops like JM Stock Provisions and MarieBette Bakery. [Read more…]
Brian and I have a couple of Thanksgiving celebrations planned for the coming weekend. We’ll have a small dinner at home Thanksgiving Day and then celebrate with family later in the weekend. Above all, we’ll be focusing on spending time with those we love. I also want the food to be delicious, but instead of holing up all by myself in the kitchen for the week, I’m planning to get my daughters in on the process. I’m going to ask for their help shopping, planning, and cooking our feast.
To help with your Thanksgiving menu planning, I’ve pulled together a list of my favorite recipes. Some are new to me, some are tried-and-true, but I promise they’re all delicious. [Read more…]
Change up the classic apple pie with this asian pear and apple pie recipe made with freshly grated nutmeg and bay leaf butter. Jump to recipe. [Read more…]
A vivid and incredibly simple fresh cranberry relish recipe with apple, orange, and ginger.
