In case you haven’t noticed…the past 3 days have been a sorry excuse for us to use our new lens like mad and show you lots of pictures of food. So, here’s some more. The Last Thanksgiving. There was a potato casserole too, but it had the same topping. I guess I should have waited…
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Thanksgiving #2…in Pictures
Today was Thanksgiving #2 More turkey, more taters, more family Seriously, that frozen salad…is a winner. I have no idea what’s in it, but I look forward to it every year. And tomorrow will be Thanksgiving #3!!! Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go raid the fridge for leftovers.
Today’s Thanksgiving Menu…in Pictures
Today was the first of our 3 Thanksgivings. This one with my Mom. Fortunately, Tucker is in town and Dad was able to make it home from work and join us. And now…. And for dessert……. And now the immediate plans consist of changing into pajamas and perhaps napping on the couch. I leave you…
Straight outta Hogsmeade
Just a quick blog tonight to share a Wizarding secret! Fans of Harry Potter will instantly recognize this beverage. Butterbeer We first made this at a Pumpkin carving party with Matt & Erin which you can read all about here. In short, it’s SINFULLY delicious. So rich, frothy and decadent that it’s nearly impossible to…
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Who would’ve thought that cranberry sauce would become such a hot topic?! You know what? I LOVE it. It has been a mission of mine to spread the word about how easy and delicious a homemade cranberry sauce can be. So far, so good. Now it’s high time we give this post a facelift! Thanksgiving is…
The BEST Eggnog EVER
Homestead Creamery, a dairy creamery in Wirtz, VA sells milk by the glass bottle throughout the year at groceries like Earthfare and Whole Foods. This time of year, though, they sell the best Eggnog EVER! All of their milk comes from cows at two dairy farms local to Wirtz, VA, each owned by a creamery…
How to Roast a Chicken, the Julia Method
Julia Child is the standard when it comes to cooking anything in traditional french cuisine and while a roast chicken may seem very American, it is actually very French. Julia is a worldwide icon in the kitchen. She found herself at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France and nothing could stop her from becoming one…
Das Bier ist gut!
I’ll just fess up right from the get go. I like really good beer. I refuse to drink anything with the word “light” or “lite” on the label. Okay, so I’m a beer snob, sue me. Mr. Brown, husband man, has this desire lately to stock our entire top shelf in the fridge full of…