Tall metal feathers in a bowl-shape against a colourful sunset sky in Ireland

Honoring Kindred Spirits and the Irish-Choctaw Connection at Thanksgiving

by Evin // November 24, 2021 // 1 Comment

For me, Thanksgiving is a day to slow down and be together as a family. To welcome anyone to our table and share a meal, give thanks, and hold our loved ones close (even those who are no longer with us). I... Continue reading →

A dinner plate with roast turkey topped with cranberry sauce, some green bean mushroom casserole topped with crispy fried onions, some sweet potato casserole topped with candied pecans, and two slices of baguette. A fork and knife are beside the plate at the ready.

Two Different Thanksgiving Menus with Recipe Links

by Evin // November 23, 2021 // No Comments

This marks my 13th Thanksgiving in Ireland. When I moved here in 2008, I actually packed a can of cranberry sauce in my luggage in case I couldn’t find any for our first Thanksgiving. Half my Irish-based Thanksgivings ago, I... Continue reading →

A Few Delicious Holiday Recipes

by Evin // November 21, 2012 // No Comments

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

by Evin // November 24, 2011 // 4 Comments

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 →