Have you recovered from the food and sweets coma of Christmas this morning? So many tasty dishes, delectable sweets, and once-a-year favorites. Between seeing different friends and family for Christmas and New Years, this really is a week of celebrating. While you may not want to think about food this …
Happy Christmas Eve!! Even though Christmas has snuck up on us like a bandit this year, it’s still exciting to get to Christmas Eve. Presents may still need to be wrapped, food may still need to be prepped, but the important thing isn’t all the to do’s that have yet …
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…” I had often wondered about the draw of roasting chestnuts at Christmas time. It was never something we did growing up, and I had never even eaten a roasted chestnut until a few years ago. Tim, however, has fond memories of the buttery and …
We are huge fans of avocados; so when they were on sale last week, we grabbed a couple in excitement. But, then my stubborn side kicked in. You see, we always use avocados to make guacamole. It’s just a natural habit. And while we make some mean guac, this time …
What a month for firsts! Earlier this week was my first time participating in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, and now I’m excited to be taking part in my very first #SundaySupper. What is #SundaySupper? It is a movement to recognize the importance of family meal time. Each week …
What I love about this chili is the unexpected flavors that come together to create a fantastic fusion dish. When I think of chili, I automatically revert to the classic: loaded with kidney beans, beef, tomatoes, and green peppers. It’s perfect comfort food, particularly when paired with warm cornbread. But, …
This year was my first year participating in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. It was so much fun to be able to bake for other bloggers and wait in anticipation to see what packages would arrive. What is the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap? The premise is that once …
This recipe started out as an attempt to healthify mac and cheese by using squash as a filler and cheese replacement. (It was also an attempt to put a small dent in the many squash we currently have decorating the house in order to make room for much-due Christmas decorations.) …
Today, I am excited to be posting for Leah over at Inspire and Indulge. And, I am very excited about the recipe I have for you over there. I have turned Holiday Eggnog on its head by attempting to create a lower fat, lower calorie, version that didn’t use heavy …
If you’ve never made caramel sauce before, don’t be intimidated. Just be prepared. You will burn your first batch. I’m not trying to be mean. But, I really think it happens to everyone. (If you are one of those incredibly patient people who is able to claim success on a …