Thanksgiving is best known for Turkey. It's pretty synonymous and what most of us expect that celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving. Sometimes there's a ham thrown in too, and many family like to add other meats that might be their favorite too. Where does this leave the vegetarian, though? Sure, one would assume the vegetarian will eat one of the traditional sides like Macaroni and Cheese or Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. However, we have a tendency to add meats and broths to those as well. I see … [Read more...]
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Beets and Carrots
Recently I discovered that Pompeian has a new product in their line up, the Coconut Oil Non-Stick Cooking Spray. Coconut oil has gotten pretty trendy over the last few years, and rightfully so. It has many nutritional benefits and is used in a lot of gluten free and vegan recipes. The Pompeian Coconut Oil Spray contains no propellants in the spray, only coconut oil. It also has a smoke point of 420 degrees, so you can use it in recipes that are cooked at a higher temperature than most. A lot of … [Read more...]
Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas
If you're looking for that perfect last minute dessert or dish to compliment your Thanksgiving meal, you've come to the right place! I have a long list of recipes that is sure to please and compliment any Thanksgiving meal! Whether you're hosting and you forgot a dessert or you're bringing your own dish to a pot-luck and haven't a clue what to bring, no worries! I've got you covered!(I am apologizing in advance for some of these older photos - if anything, let's just laugh together at how … [Read more...]
It’s a Season to be Thankful with Macy’s & Rwanda Path to Peace Baskets
Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere provided me with a complimentary Rwanda Path to Peace basket. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. This holiday season my family has so much to be thankful for. Our health, wisdom, the necessities - most importantly, we have each other. Thanksgiving to us isn't about the holiday that we're taught in grade school. To us, it's about quality time together, spending the day enjoying good food and each … [Read more...]
Friday Letters – November 8, 2013
Dear Christmas, Please slow down! The day after Halloween my neighbors already began decorating in preparation for you, and even before Halloween while looking for costumes there's was all the red and green decor in the next aisle over! You already arrive way too quickly, let's let Thanksgiving have it's time first. Deal? Dear Pillsbury, Thank you so much for allowing me to visit your test kitchens and tour your facility! I had an amazing time and can't wait to share my experience … [Read more...]
