We all need some awesome but inexpensive gifts to show the special folks in our lives that we care. I’m thinking of your boss, your kid’s teachers, your awesome dog sitter- you get the idea….
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Stuffing Waffles
Recently, I’ve been seeing a lot of blogosphere references to stuffing waffles. Waffles aren’t exactly my favorite breakfast food – I’m more of a cheezy grits girl, thank you – but I am quite partial…
Spinach (Artichoke) Dip
This week we’re posting early just in case you need last minute ideas for Thanksgiving, but we’re taking Friday off for the holidays. Enjoy! Thanksgiving dinner with my family usually beings around 1pm, which is…
Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing
I grew up in Lexington, KY. In history class, we were taught that Kentucky was a border state between the North and South: during the Civil War, many houses were divided, with one brother fighting…
Guest Post: Katie’s Roasted Cranberry Sauce with Rosemary and Herbed Walnuts
With the turkey taking center stage and surrounded by so many fantastic sides, it’s easy to overlook some of the smaller Thanksgiving dishes, like cranberry sauce. Like many of you, I grew up with the…
This Is the Day: Spiced Coffee Creamer
For years, my maternal grandparents, Loyal and Erlene, started their day the same way. “This is the day that the Lord has made,” one would begin. “We will rejoice and be glad in it,” the…
On Our Plates: Thanksgivukkah
I’ve heard some rumble of controversy surrounding Thanksgivukkah, but I think it’s a lot of fun. In case you haven’t heard, Thanksgivukkah is a rare intersection of the American and Jewish calendars with the first…
Harvest Cake: Chocolate Cake, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filling, and Chocolate Ganache
Amy and I seem to have recently been in charge of making unusual baby shower cakes. This past summer she made a Grateful Dead themed cake, which is not your usual fare. Then I volunteered…
On Our Plates: A Pirate Cake-scape!
Every little boy deserves a fun birthday cake, and my nephew is no exception. As soon as his second birthday party ended last year, I started looking for the perfect “Hey! I’m three!” cake. I…
Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Peas
A couple of weekends ago, I went to Cleveland for my fabulous nephew’s third birthday party (pictures of his fun pirate cake coming soon!). On the way, we stopped at a Panera, and I ordered…
