To me, the end of the year can sometimes feel like a spinning wheel of to-do lists. We try and stop to enjoy the little moments, but it can be overwhelming. Deadlines need to be reached, cookies to be made, gifts to be bought, and not to mention you need some time to work out, because…
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Holiday Gravy
A good gravy can make everything better; mashed potatoes, stuffing, bread, roasted vegetables, spoons…you name it Traditional gravy is made by using the drippings from a roast (whether it be a turkey, cow, sheep, or goose), adding a thickener and some stock. Along with some herbs and spices you are basically taking the flavor of the…
Best Herbed Mashed Potatoes
I still can’t believe it’s November, and that means Thanksgiving is upon us. For lots of people Thanksgiving is a relaxing holiday, you show up, play some football and you get fed all day while the hosts who have been up since 5 am frantically make sure that the food is timed perfectly and prays that…
Roasted Squash Salad with Sage & Cider Dressing
A few years back when I was visiting my parents my mom asked me to help make a light dinner for some friends of hers. It was early November and I remember she had beautiful butternut squash on the counter, so I decided to make a “Harvest Salad” with all the flavors of the season. …