Nutcracker day is always one of my favorite days of the year! Our cherry on top is performing this year in both casts and ALL 10 shows as a jester in the party scene, mouse in battle scene, dragon in tea scene and polichinelle! Her fan club filled up nearly the entire front and center… Read More
After watching a tiramisu baking challenge early in November, Whit had a bee in his bonnet to make this dish for Thanksgiving. We reviewed recipes and bought all the supplies. Well, he ran off to play golf the morning of my family’s meal and while I sipped on coffee I thought I’d rifle through his… Read More
Mother and Daddy-O spent all day preparing a feast for our side of the family Wednesday. All I did was put together some simple appetizers and a cocktail. I’ll share the dip recipe soon. I can’t remember the last time I had anything turkey, fall or Thanksgiving-ish, but this year I spied these cute plates,… Read More
Our Thanksgiving started with coffee, muffins and the parade. Next, we headed out for a mailbox meet up with friends. They are from the Czech Republic and have a tradition of celebrating neighbors with a shot of plum brandy. :-) We enjoyed a traditional feast at my mother in law’s house. One of the first… Read More
I love mushrooms and have been excited to try this recipe. My people do not. So, I waited until we had a great selection of leftovers, figuring anyone who didn’t want this could find something else. Well as it turns out, the mushroom and farro soup was a huge hit and Honey and Whit loved… Read More
Seventeen years ago today was Thanksgiving. It was also the the first last time I held my son Matthew. He was the tiniest baby I’d ever seen, and also the most perfect, but he was not born into this world alive. I treasure the few hours I had to hold him, and used every second… Read More
I’ve used Ina’s Garlic Roasted Potatoes as a side staple for many years. They are easy, delicious and compliment most any meat. The margin notes say that this recipe was a Barefoot Contessa favorite for many years at her store. I never thought to share the recipe until a friend asked me if I had… Read More