I am not a huge ginger person, but I LOVE these pumpkin ginger sandwich cookies! They’re the epitome of fall. Chewy ginger, earthy clove and warming cinnamon spiced cookies combine with a luscious pumpkin cream cheese filling to yield the ultimate cozy fall treat. There’s even a little white chocolate drizzle to top them all […]
The older I get, the more I appreciate a scratchmade, delicious cranberry sauce. I’m not much of a meat or potatoes person, and I can take or leave the heavy casseroles on the holiday table. But give me a spoonful of sweet/tart cranberry sauce and I am in seventh heaven. I mixed up my cranberry […]
This blog may contain affiliate links. With daylight savings, we are all very aware the season has changed. Autumn is finally here, and we can look forward to the huge piles of golden leaves dotted around yards and streets. Autumn actually happens to be my favourite season and I can’t help but keep thinking of […]
Wreaths are such a versatile seasonal and holiday decoration. But if you want to own more than one, the costs become pretty astronomical. Here are 11 ‘front door worthy’ diy fall wreath tutorials that will cut your cost and help you stock your house with gorgeous seasonal wreaths. Most are quick to make as well; […]
Want to see a family divided on Thanksgiving (or any other holiday)? Start talking cranberry sauce. People hold strong opinions about the stuff; they’re either hardcore ‘canned jellied cranberry’ fans or they’re hardcore ‘homemade is the only way to go.’ There’s a verrrrrry small population of people that want it both ways. I’m hardcore ‘homemade is the […]
Tis the season for pie! And it’s also such a great time for gifts and gift giving. Combine the two with this DIY Pie Slice Box that you can make with a Cricut. It’s the perfect way to give a slice of pie as a gift. Best of all, I even made these adorable Apple […]
Nothing says holidays more perfectly than Sugared Cranberries! The ruby red color is simple irresistible and they are such a versatile ingredient to add to pastries, desserts, drinks, and holiday charcuterie boards. I may love Sugared Cranberries more than my signature Thanksgiving Dish Tangerine Cranberry Sauce. I’m in love! Best of all, Sugared Cranberries only […]
It’s no secret that I am pumpkin obsessed – I even like eating pumpkin (the plain stuff, not the sweetened pie mix) straight out of the can! So as soon as September hits, I’m ready to share all the pumpkin foods I’ve been making all. year. long. Because pumpkin is like a classic little black […]
When I was maybe 20, I made a butternut squash risotto at my parents’ house for the first time. It used white wine, and my parents don’t drink wine, so we couldn’t get the bottle open. My dad had to run up to the Dollar General in town and try to find a corkscrew! Oh, […]
If you’re in the mood for fall, these Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Muffins are the perfect way to satisfy your fall yearnings. I could eat pumpkin everything all year long; it just feels festive and right as soon as Labor Day hits. The pumpkin just tastes sweeter and I don’t feel bad shoving my love of […]
I am seriously getting in the fall spirit. Halloween Costumes and Fall Sweaters just aren’t enough! Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Cranberry Sauce, and these Chai Tea Chocolate Truffles are all go to’s for me during the fall and winter. And I’m ready to create some seasonal desserts. Pumpkin Pie just happens to be one of my […]
I love pantry foods! Anything you can make with a combination of flour, milk, and butter is just fine with me. They are the perfect ingredients to keep around through ugly weather. Last time it was Hurricane Harvey and this time it was a monster cold front that hit the NE USA so much more […]
Nothing says winter like delicious and tart cranberry sauce! Cranberries are so good for you and always in season in the fall and winter. They pair so well with turkey during Thanksgiving and a leftover turkey sandwich after Thanksgiving. I love it as a warm side dish with a Christmas cut of lamb. And my […]
I admit it. I only use my camera phone for taking photos of my cats and dogs! When I scroll through my photos, they’re about 90% cats doing something cute and 10% dogs being silly. It’s ridiculous. Here’s a fun way to put those cat photos to good use and to spend some quality time […]
Get in my belly! The most delicious thing in the world to me is a perfect cheese plate. It’s a fun appetizer and it even works as a dessert. A cheese plate is perfect for a picnic and perfect around the holidays. The gooey, the creamy, the totally decadent goodness. And you don’t even have […]
Nothing says fall like comfort food! My go to is mac & cheese. When it get’s cooler, like this fall weather, I daydream of cheesy warm starchy food. Mac & Cheese is so perfectly decadent and filling. The holidays is the best time to indulge and get away with this level of deliciousness! Here is […]
With Fall being officially here and Halloween around the corner, you might be starting putting together ideas for some fall-themed or Halloween parties – so today I want to share a couple of super easy ideas for some Autumn DIY gift packages you can make at home with autumn-themed patterned paper to style your mini-events […]
