Everything You Need to Know to Host a Fun and Easy Cookie Exchange Party As I write this tiz’ the week after Thanksgiving and holiday baking is officially in season. As we gear up for all the holiday hoopla and fa la la la …read more

Easy ways to entertain the kids at the kiddie table We all love the Thanksgiving feast but for the youngest among us it can be overwhelming and a little tedious. To make sure everyone enjoys the celebration, let’s make a special table just for the …read more

Embracing Autumn’s Hidden Gem: A Pear-fect Guide to Fall’s Overlooked Fruit   You wanna know why I developed this recipe for PEAR & GINGER CHUTNEY?  It’s because I feel sorry for pears. They’re coming into season, all gloriously ripe and sweet, but they get overlooked …read more

Shining a spotlight on stuffing For Thanksgiving, the turkey may be the star of the feast, but it’s the supporting players that steal the show. Every year we have the same conversation, “Why don’t we do this more often?”, not merely about the whole meal, …read more

From Flubs to Fabulous: A Frugal Cook’s Guide to Thanksgiving Fixes Making the Thanksgiving meal can be stressful because there are many things that can go wrong. So, here are fixes to the most common fails. Hence- Thanksgiving Fails and Easy Fixes! But first, we’re …read more

Enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers is easy as pie As I sit here eating my Thanksgiving leftovers hand pie, I thought to myself “What’s the best thing about Thanksgiving?” I know we’re supposed to say it’s all the friends and loved ones gathered around the table groaning …read more

Savoring Savings: Craft an Instagram-Worthy Charcuterie Board on a Budget It’s a continuing trend in easy holiday entertaining; charcuterie boards overflowing with wonderful nibbly-noshy goodies. But we’re going to design our Charcuterie Board on a Budget. A charcuterie (shahr-KU-tuh-ree) board is essentially a lavish meat, …read more

The Delicious Acorn Squash: Simple Tricks for a Tasty Autumn Treat Autumn is here, and that means acorn squash are in season—delicious, versatile, frugal, and absolutely fabulous! My family loves a simple dinner of Roasted Acorn Squash and Stuffing. But I understand that some folks …read more

Baked Brie: The Cheesiest and Easiest Party Appetizer   As we find ourselves hurtling into the heart of party season, a familiar question arises: What should I serve or bring to the gathering? Fear not; I have the perfect solution – baked brie. Yes, bake …read more

Spice Up Your Autumn with Homemade Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies   Who is ready for pumpkin spice whoopie pies? Well, the answer is clear—everyone! As we transition from “BBQ-flavored-everything-time” to “peppermint-flavored-everything-time,” we find ourselves in my personal favorite season: “pumpkin-spice-flavored-everything-time”! In this blog post, I’m …read more

Savor the Season: Pumpkin Apple Cider Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons   Autumn has arrived, And with it comes the delightful season of pumpkin-flavored everything. From lattes to pies, the humble pumpkin takes center stage in kitchens everywhere. But why settle for the ordinary when …read more

Fall into Flavor: Embrace Autumn with Irresistible Apple Strudel Delight! Thank you, summer. It’s been a blast, but we’re ready for that wonderful tingly nostalgic feeling when the leaves begin to change, temperatures drop, the smell of wood smoke, damp earth and autumnal bliss fills …read more