There’s nothing like having good, make that a great friend to invite you over for a big Thanksgiving dinner. That would be our host Gavin and here he is doing one of the things he does best, opening a bottle of Veuve as a kick off to our super cozy and totally fun Thanksgiving dinner! [...] Read More

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Here’s another great food link to add to your already stocked library: SMITTEN KITCHEN! I thought this recipe for Pear Cranberry Gingersnap Crumble sounded like a perfect new addition to my dessert repertoire – and could even make a worthy appearance at a Thanksgiving table! Work is really getting in the way of exploring our [...] Read More

This is the recipe I made over Christmas that was really delicious. And since it’s January and snowy or rainy in many parts of the country I thought it was definitely still worth posting. I bought the chestnuts from Trader Joe’s but if you decide to roast them yourself, imagine how amazingly cozy your house [...] Read More

I watched a very inspiring Jamie Oliver Christmas special over the holidays on what to do with leftover turkey – for me always a quandry! So thank you Jamie Oliver for coming up with the recipe for Turkey & Leek Pie! Leftovers are such a good thing, especially after Christmas and nothing is cozier than [...] Read More

Although your jack-o-lantern may be long gone, here’s a new take on what to do with pumpkin besides making pie! Courtesy of my sister Lisa, this sounds like a delicious new main course for a chilly November night! Cooking Light magazine and myrecipes.com here’s how to whip up a yummy and seasonal pasta! For all [...] Read More

When a friend arrives at your front door not only with his toolbox for some awesome handyman work (Gavin, you are the BEST!) but also with a bag of beautiful red pears what do you make? Pear Crisp sounds good this time of year but if you are lucky enough to still have arugula growing [...] Read More