Tag Archives for Thanksgiving
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Biscuits
Today we’re working on our alphabet, and not so our children can learn how to read. We want to help them make the connection between what goes into their mouths and how their body uses it. Because it’s not enough … Continue reading
How to roast a turkey
*For an update on our home building project, read my debut post, “Can a Home Make Your Marriage Happy?”, on YourTango. It’s almost here, my favorite meal of the year. There’s nothing like comfort food to bring a family together. … Continue reading
Day One: Pear, Brandy and Pecan Cranberry Sauce
It’s Turkey Day! Not the Turkey Day. Turkey Day as in our bird is here, in store, waiting for pick-up. We’ll rub its body down with some salt, and swaddle it up in a plastic bag to dry brine in … Continue reading
Our Thanksgiving line-up
Yesterday we hosted our neighborhood Chili Feed. It’s a great party because it’s the one time of year the guys are guaranteed to cook for us. And they clean up afterwards. So we just pour ourselves a glass of wine, … Continue reading
Roast Chicken: It’s all about positioning
Last night, eleven ladies, including Meg from Sprout and Katherine from Tailor Taste, joined me for our inaugural cooking club meal. As host, I was responsible for the main entree. I chose to roast a chicken, which I saw as … Continue reading
Baby steps: Sweet Cranberry Cornmeal Torte
Our 10 m.o. refuses to sleep. She’s taken her first steps, and wakes eager to practice at 3 a.m. When she succeeds, she claps her hands and screeches with delight. When she fails, she grunts her frustration as she topples … Continue reading