Category: Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Giving Thanks
It feels like just yesterday, the kids and I were settling in back at our house after a summer spent in the sand and surf. Now, all of a sudden, we’re bundling up and staring down the holidays. Where’d the time go? Tomorrow’s dinner is already in production. Two side dishes are made. A third [...]
Stress-Free Thanksgiving: 3 Ways to Save Money on Your Meal
The kids and I are about to hit the grocery store for our Thanksgiving supplies. But first, I have a few tips for how you can eat well without overspending this Thanksgiving. 1. Pay attention to price tags It’s easy to glance at price tags and only see the big numbers. But a closer look [...]
Thanksgiving Menu Planning Do’s and Don’ts (And My Thanksgiving Menu 2012)
Three days to Thanksgiving! Are you ready? Listen, even if you aren’t all planned, purchased and prepped yet, it’s okay. You can totally do this. Just sit down and make a list of the dishes you want to serve. Next, gather the recipes and make a list of what you need (be sure to note [...]
Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Buttery Garlic Asiago Crescents
When I arrived at my children’s school yesterday for a parent-teacher conference, the teacher’s aide from my daughter’s class was waiting in the hallway to give the teacher something. She’s a kind woman, closer to my mother’s age than my own, who bears a striking resemblance to my friend Elayne who passed last year. I [...]
Apple Asiago Prosciutto Bites
Today is a very special day. See, the lovely Rachel from Rachel Cooks is expecting her second child. Her little man is scheduled to make his debut in December. With her due date nearing, it’s time to celebrate with a surprise virtual baby shower. Surprise, Rachel! And congratulations. As many of you know, I have [...]
Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Get Inspired
Earlier this week, I talked a little about the blogging event I was participating in with The NY Melrose Family. Well, today is its blog hop! Are you familiar with a blog hop? It’s kind of like a blog party where you — my darling, dear readers — are encouraged to go hop around the [...]
Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Onions, Bacon and Cranberries
On Thanksgiving, my husband cooks our turkey. It goes in the countertop rotisserie and spins around, cooking for a few hours. It’s always juicy and so flavorful, and everyone dives for it. But me? I am all about the side dishes. There’s something exciting about a table loaded with squash, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green [...]
Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Cranberry Citrus Martini (and Don’t Forget the Drinks)
Confession: I’ve been known to carefully plan holiday dinners but totally forget about drinks. Usually it’s my husband who clues into the conspicuous absence of beverages. He asks me if I bought anything to serve for drinks. And my response? Usually something like “Well, there’s water!” He’s not fond of that answer. Don’t worry — [...]
