The Thanksgiving Countdown

by | Nov 13, 2008 | Entertaining, Food, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving will be combined with Christmas at our house this year. I would have loved to do a traditional dinner with all the trimmings, but I could be in the hospital, have just brought Mack home or still be pregnant – so planning a huge feast at our place...
Thanksgiving Turkey Like Mom Makes It

Thanksgiving Turkey Like Mom Makes It

by | Nov 13, 2008 | Thanksgiving

There is little doubt that one of the most important parts of a Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey…at least in most households. And I always have to think of Christmas Vacation and the delicious turkey they have there when it comes to carving it up. According to...
Best turkey brine ever

Best turkey brine ever

by | Nov 13, 2008 | Entertaining, Food, Thanksgiving

Last year, I tried something new: brining a turkey. It’s a simple process, where you let the bird soak for 24-48 hours in a bath of spices. It will leave your turkey so moist and tender, it may end up completely falling off the bone when you go to carve it. The...

The wedding gift that keeps on giving

by | Aug 18, 2008 | Entertaining

Acquaintances of ours are getting married in the next two weeks and we’re preparing to go to a pre-wedding party over the weekend for them. About two months ago, we received an email from a friend of theirs who had decided to put together a really thoughtful...

Lantern Fest 2008

by | Aug 7, 2008 | Entertaining

Another Lantern Fest has come and gone, sadly, but we’re once again taking some great memories with us. We absolutely love that the whole town comes together for this event and parties for 4 days straight until they are just done for. Some of our neighbors...