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Thanksgiving Ideas: Breakfast Thanksgiving Ideas: Breakfast

Is breakfast on Thanksgiving Day a bit of an afterthought or do you plan something special? Our theory is that Thanksgiving Day breakfast should be easy, something that we can make ahead because the day will be filled with cooking for the big meal. We used to forget about breakfast then have to dash out on Thanksgiving morning to pick up donuts just... [Read more]

Thanksgiving Ideas: Rolls and Desserts Thanksgiving Ideas: Rolls and Desserts

Choosing the turkey and sides is pretty easy for us, it’s the bread and desserts that leave us feeling like we can’t decide. As a child bread was always my favorite side dish at Thanksgiving, and putting some fresh hot rolls into a basket brings back fond memories of our family gathered around several tables on Thanksgiving Day. Then of course,... [Read more]

Thanksgiving Ideas: Turkey and Sides Thanksgiving Ideas: Turkey and Sides

Still sorting out your Thanksgiving menu? This week we are sharing some of our favorites for Thanksgiving dinner and we’re kicking it off with the turkey and side dishes. Stay tuned for more of our favorites: desserts and breads on Tuesday and breakfast on Wednesday. Turkey Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy [Read more] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:... [Read more]

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie with Whole Wheat Crust Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie with Whole Wheat Crust

We did it. I can’t believe it’s true, but we planted two pecan trees in our yard. We spotted them at Lowe’s in late September and selected a Sumner Pecan and a Stuart Pecan. We are slightly north of the growing zone for the Sumner, but our area has mild winters so it should do well. Pecan trees need another variety nearby to produce, and we planted... [Read more]

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Pancakes and a Giveaway Pumpkin Pancakes and a Giveaway

It’s here! This week we celebrate my third blog anniversary and my birthday.... 

Pumpkin Scones Pumpkin Scones

Thanksgiving day breakfast is made to be special, especially if you have family... 

Spiced Pumpkin Waffles Spiced Pumpkin Waffles

Continuing with the pumpkin theme… While thinking about what to do for breakfast... 

Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Pie

I’m catching up on my Thanksgiving food blogging. My original plan was to... 

Spicy Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Spicy Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Whoopie pies aren’t really pies at all, but tasty cookies with a cream filling... 

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Autumn Dishes

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy

Christmas Day is one day out of the year that we really like to relax with the kids... 

Slow Cooker Squash Stew with Garbanzo Beans and Red Lentils Slow Cooker Squash Stew with Garbanzo Beans and Red Lentils

Our kitchen counter is covered with five different types of squash, a few steps... 

Brown Sugar Cake with Prunes and Apples Brown Sugar Cake with Prunes and Apples

This week marked the end of the first quarter for school and the teachers had work... 

Roasted Butternut Squash Puree with Ginger Roasted Butternut Squash Puree with Ginger

I’ve been roasting squash all during the month of November, and every time... 

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

I didn’t grow up eating Asian food. My family is pretty much born and bred Southerners…hillbillies,... 

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Grow Your Own

Spiced Persimmon Cake with Dates and Lemon Glaze Spiced Persimmon Cake with Dates and Lemon Glaze

We discovered the persimmon tree in September when we noticed the golden orbs hanging... 

Grow Your Own #37 Round-up Grow Your Own #37 Round-up

Based on the emails I’ve received lately, my announcement of the Grow Your Own... 

Oven-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Oven-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Have I ever mentioned that purple is my favorite color? I find the color exhilarating... 

Thai Basil Chicken (Kai Kraphao) Thai Basil Chicken (Kai Kraphao)

This dish is the main reason we grow Thai basil in our herb garden. We’ve grown... 

Zucchini Risotto Zucchini Risotto

Zucchini season will soon come to an end, but there’s still time to enjoy this... 

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Gardening

Weekend Gardening: Transition from Summer to Winter Weekend Gardening: Transition from Summer to Winter

Summer to winter sounds like a big jump, and that’s how it felt around here for... 

Weekend Gardening: Squash, Cucumber, and Pumpkin Pests Weekend Gardening: Squash, Cucumber, and Pumpkin Pests

Though the thought of growing your own fruits and vegetables seems idyllic, it is... 

Weekend Gardening: Peppers Weekend Gardening: Peppers

Peppers, both hot and sweet, are a favorite for our summer garden and indoors in... 

Weekend Gardening: Containers Weekend Gardening: Containers

Long before I had Michael and the boys and a house with a yard, I had a few pots... 

Weekend Gardening: An Unexpected Visitor Weekend Gardening: An Unexpected Visitor

This weekend our gardening chores included some weeding, routing the beans and peas... 

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