(an updated post from 2019) Yesterday was our “Christmas” with our daughter and family. It was early. This is the year they make the drive to visit our son in law’s family for Christmas. We are so blessed that we all agree to flip years for Christmas and Thanksgiving. This is a great dessert that looks very special for the…
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We are mere days away from Thanksgiving. Is it too late to decorate? No!! I finished adding fall decor to our downstairs this week. I had several goals. Traditional Elements I often use my antique dough bowl from our years in China. Indian corn, stems of traditional fall leaves with a few large deep red berry stems were tucked in…
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Southern classic recipes are the best! So are southern pies. my Story behind pie making There seems to be a story behind many of our favorite foods even a coconut custard pie. My husband likes pies with whipped cream or meringue on the top. I don’t make them. I think I was intimidated by the sky high meringue some pie…
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Planning ahead for the Thanksgiving feast is important and not to be left to chance! Planning ahead also makes that special feast day more enjoyable for everyone and generally lessens the chaos of preparing that special meal. a family and friend focused gathering The whole family with our five kids and their spouses and kids usually celebrate Thanksgiving together every…
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It’s fall and. that means cooler days and slight changes to our menus. Roasted pork and roasted fall vegetables are delicious. Though we have soups and stews all year long ,there is just something about cooler weather that makes it taste so much better! Changes for health reasons In my mind , chili is red! White chili didn’t have any…
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