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Exterior Renovations

We bought our current house in 2015 because it is on a large lot on the water. As you can see from this listing photo, the exterior was plain and the former owners made some interesting decisions about the materials they used on the outside of the home (and the inside as you will seeContinue reading “Exterior Renovations”

Beef stew and homemade bread by the fire

We are having people over so I am preparing a make-ahead dinner that is easy to eat outside. This is a hearty beef stew with bacon, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, baby potatoes, and onions. I am making Cheesy Grits bread that was published in Southern Living Magazine in 2005. You can find that recipe here https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bacon-cheddar-grits-bread.Continue reading “Beef stew and homemade bread by the fire”

Past Thanksgiving Tables

Normally we celebrate Thanksgiving with Mike’s family because my Mom normally goes to Texas to spend the holiday with my sister. So none of these tables are at my house, but at my in-laws. They have the most fantastic table to do really over the top centerpieces–and I love that! Here are some of them:Continue reading “Past Thanksgiving Tables”

The Easiest and Best Pumpkin Cheesecake

I have tried many recipes for pumpkin cheesecakes, but I always go back to this one because it is so easy and delicious. The crust is like a chewy spicy cookie, and the filling is soft and creamy and perfect. It is delicious by itself (the way I prefer it); great with a little whippedContinue reading “The Easiest and Best Pumpkin Cheesecake”

Let’s make some holiday drinks!

Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday to whip up some fantastic cocktails to enjoy while cooking, watching the game, or catching up with family. I have included non-alcoholic versions where possible. In our family, we have a couple of favorites that we like to enjoy during the holidays. Caramel Apple Martini 2 oz apple cider 2Continue reading “Let’s make some holiday drinks!”

Other preparations for a COVID Thanksgiving….

I left my role as CEO back in April after working out the world’s longest notice–4 months. Then COVID has had all of us locked down. So I am limiting how much I go out for any reason, and I am really trying not to buy new things–especially for something like a holiday centerpiece. Fortunately,Continue reading “Other preparations for a COVID Thanksgiving….”

Cranberry-Raspberry-Orange Sauce for Thanksgiving (or to eat right out of the jar)

I have never been a fan of canned jellied cranberry sauce–the shape of it; the taste of it; the awful sound it makes as it slides out of the can. There was nothing about it that I found appealing in any way. So I started making my own cranberry sauce from a recipe that wasContinue reading “Cranberry-Raspberry-Orange Sauce for Thanksgiving (or to eat right out of the jar)”