A festive fresh green salad that you can make three days ahead? Yes, that’s right. I’m all for getting things done in advance to simplify putting on a big dinner. The brisket and gravy for Christmas Eve dinner is cooked to perfection and frozen, waiting for the big day to thaw then simmer away, giving off fragrant aromas. Cinnamon rolls … Read More
Rich and creamy hot cocoa is a must when temps are dropping to single digits. In the spirit of the season we had our little grandkids in for a Christmas overnight complete with crafts, movies and festive food. That includes hot cocoa. Someone couldn’t wait to craft….. I had been dreaming about a flavorful hot chocolate made with DIY Almond Milk and sweetened with … Read More
Pumpkin Pie is a favorite around here. This is an old family recipe make over that I paired with an awesome roll out gluten free crust made with pecans. It surprised me by rolling out smooth and held together really well in the process. We are excited to be guests this year joining wonderful friends and family for Thanksgiving and … Read More
How is the planning coming on your Thanksgiving menu? Are you wondering what to feed your guests who have food allergies? There is a great array of real food to be enjoyed even with some dietary limitations. The following cornmeal based recipe offers a delicious option for those guests who are gluten and dairy intolerant. This recipe originated from a … Read More
Gratitude doesn’t seem to come natural. Thanksgiving is the holiday that we take stock of all the things we are grateful for. The Bible says we are supposed to “Be joyful always, pray continually; and give thanks in all circumstances…” Now that’s amazing! I find it easy to be thankful for the blessings but the disappointments and setbacks are another story. Given enough time (or … Read More
Allow me to introduce you to what might be a “new” vegetable on the chopping block. The Jerusalem Artichoke, which is neither an artichoke, nor from Jerusalem. Go figure! The name has morphed over the years, currently also known as the Sunchoke. They are tubers, similar to potatoes, but they have a sweet, nutty flavor. In their raw form sunchokes will remind you of the water chestnut because of their crunchy texture and … Read More