(ARA) – When you open your home to family and friends this holiday season, you want to give your guests the best impression possible. But, it’s likely that you might not have everything that you need to accommodate your visitors. Hosting a large gathering is not something you do every day, so many of the [...]

This year Thanksgiving dinner will consist of only four people in my household (myself, my husband, my sister and my niece).  I wanted to make a delicious menu but not have a lot of waste.  There are some dishes I cannot live without (I’m looking at you, stuffing) but others I think I shall forego [...]

I love Garfield.  It reminds me of my beloved childhood. My sister and I would fight over the Garfield books, and she was five years older than me.  That was the great thing about Garfield, it transcended age groups and was loved by just about all.  As I was looking around online today for sweet [...]

Looking for that special quote to recite on Thanksgiving day to Aunt Bertha?  Or perhaps a quote to print on pretty invitations?  Wait.  Do people send out Thanksgiving invitations?  Well, maybe Martha Stewart does. So incase you’re Martha Stewart and you’re reading this for inspiration here are some interesting quotes I found while searching online (FYI: [...]

I love Thanksgiving dinner but there are also other things to do this Thanksgiving holiday!  Here are just a few thoughts: 1. Volunteer at a homeless shelter!  What a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving Day.  Giving back to the community and helping those who are less fortunate. 2. Visit a retirement home and come bearing [...]

This year I have decided to do less dishes but ones with more pizazz!  Instead of 15 different dishes that taste pretty good, I think I will make half as many but make them out of this world good.  Here are few of my thoughts: Appetizers – typically for Thanksgiving I will make plethora of [...]

I love the sheer factor of excessive that goes hand-in-hand with Thanksgiving.  It is hard enough to get through the meal and save room for dessert, but if there is one day of the year to force it, it is Thanskgiving!  Here is my list of my favorite Thanksgiving desserts: Lemon Meringue Pie – this [...]

(ARA) – Gathering with friends and family for special meals is a beloved part of the fall and winter holidays. Spending time preparing dishes that everyone looks forward to somehow feels less like a chore and more like a tradition during this time of year. And, of course, you don’t want anyone to go away [...]

Before the beautiful Thanksgiving day dinner my family likes to serve a variety of appetizers.  Some are simple, and some are over the top!  Here is a list of a few of my favorite Thanksgiving appetizers. Brie En Croute – puffed pastry does magic making this dish into a Thanksgiving home-run appetizer.  I like to [...]

Here is the my top ten list of my have dinner items on my Thanksgiving Dinner table! 10. A succulent turkey.  Yes, I am putting this at number 10 and not number 1 because I’m truly not a huge turkey fan.  I like it, but I don’t love it; however, it is a must at [...]