The best pecan pie recipe (no corn syrup added)

I’m taking a quick break from Friday Favorites so that I can focus on sharing Thanksgiving recipes until the big day arrives! Want to know my favorite moment of Thanksgiving day?  When I get to relax with a cup of tea and sink my teeth into a slice or two (OMG, am I serious?) of […]

Planning a happy thanksgiving 2014: 3 weeks and counting!

This post has been edited from the one originally published on Thursday, November 3, 2011. If you followed the advice in my post last Thursday, perhaps you now have a general idea of how many guests you will be hosting on Thanksgiving.  If not, it’s time to get on the phone and do some inviting!  Do […]

Five Friday Favorites 10.31.14

Happy Halloween!  Remember what I always say about today being the day that sets off our sugar binges for the next few months!  Be mindful.  I have some new favorites I’d like to share with you today.  Enjoy!   oster dura ceramic flip waffle maker I finally found it — the waffle maker I’ve been […]

Planning a happy thanksgiving 2014: 4 weeks and counting!

This post has been edited from the original, which was published on October 27, 2011.   I adore Thanksgiving.  I love the traditions, the food, the Macy’s parade on television while I am making my pies, the football games.   I love moving the family room furniture after the last football game is over to extend […]

Five Friday Favorites 10.17.2014

Happy Friday, everyone!  Is it me or are the weeks FLYING by?  I’ve got some new favorites to share!   neat-os I am crazy about these neat-os bags.  Rachel, the founder of neat-os, came to one of my cooking classes and gave me a bag to try.  I loved it so much, I bought a […]