Thanksgiving 2010 was complete with my favorite things: family, food, and a new canine friend. My mom set a beautiful table, with “harvest” dishes.I went to Starbucks in the afternoon for a cappuccino pick me up. Their red cups make me happy, and I was feeling the holiday cheer. We had dinner early, however; I [...]
Twas the day before Thanksgiving, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring (before 6am) not even a Truffle chasing her toy mouse. Mom, Dad and Nora were early to rise. Ready to tackle the grocery store early, oh how wise. The day started with hot oatmeal consumed on the run. A mug filled [...]
Thanksgiving is a week away! WOOH! Let’s talk cranberry sauce.Apple-Orange Cranberry Sauce Cranberry sauce is a necessary condiment on any Thanksgiving table. Growing up, we always had cranberry jelly. You know, the one that comes in a can and has lines around the sides. I’m not going to lie, I still love that stuff. A [...]
The air in my apartment is perfumed with butter and shallot. Or, as I like to call it, “the scent of love”. And that’s the way uh-huh, uh-huh I like it. Roasted Green Beans and Shallots topped with Lemony Hazelnuts Last night, I went to a “pre-Thanksgiving” dinner. One of my friends decided to do the whole [...]
