Candy Cane Fudge Recipe
If you’re thinking, “Why did I buy the big box of candy canes?”, I’m here to help you. You can crush them to make my Candy Cane Fudge Recipe. This is also a lovely gift if you’re going to a... Continue reading →
holiday food
Tasty Treats for Holidays, Parties, or Binge Watching TV
How is it already nearly Christmas Eve? I’m putting the last few touches on our holiday, our home, and our gifts. So with the real work done, I get to focus on the last-minute items like baking! Since my son... Continue reading →
Thanksgiving as an Expat in Ireland
Today, I opened up in the Irish Examiner about my experience as an American celebrating Thanksgiving in Ireland. An ocean apart from family, the next five weeks are the hardest for most expats, especially myself. But go read the article.... Continue reading →
Sweet Potato & Pecan Bake
This recipe was introduced to my family years and years ago. It was the year we got the Food Network at my parents’ house and my Dad took to watching the programs. He also was watching Julia Child on PBS.... Continue reading →
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix and Homemade Food Gifts
A tasty treat plus thoughtful wrapping and you have a gift that may end up being the most memorable of the year. Here are a few ideas for edible gifts and a recipe for homemade hot chocolate mix. May your... Continue reading →
Quick & Easy Union Square Spiced Nuts
There is a place in New York where the bar nuts are so good, they’ve won an award! Not just an award, but a cookbook too (The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York’s Acclaimed Restaurant is... Continue reading →
A Few Delicious Holiday Recipes
I am sharing a few recipes that would suit for Thanksgiving (or Christmas) dinner menus. These are just links to the sources, sometimes within this blog. I’ve tried to avoid the usual recipes for some that are a little more... Continue reading →
Simple Holiday Feast from Start to Finish
Keeping a crowd happy while dinner cooks can be simple, even when preparing a holiday feast. Just aim for dishes that can be prepared ahead of time. Then when the meal comes effortlessly together on the holiday, which demands your... Continue reading →