Friendsgiving Blessings

Off I go…over the river and through the woods with a picnic basket in tow. With our families scattered throughout the country, a small group of friends decided to host our own Friendsgiving festivities this year. The menu reads like a who’s who list of traditional Thanksgiving fare with each friend contributing a dish or [...]

Classic Deviled Eggs

I attended a fancy fundraiser dinner a couple of years ago for a local charity I support. It was the type of event where I was required to slip into my pinstriped suit and perfect tie that complemented my chocolate brown eyes. Somewhere between the silent auction and Bohemian dance troupe, white-gloved servers passed trays [...]

Thanksgiving 2010

Would you call me crazy if I told you I cooked a 20 lb turkey for two people? What can I say? I really like leftovers. You probably noticed there is also a 3.5 lb sliced ham placed next to the golden bird in the picture above. I imagine there is an omnivore softly crying [...]

S’mores Cookie Bars

“Never underestimate the power of a really good cookie” is a lesson I learned early in my professional career. I had a couple of last minute projects that needed to be completed in a very short timeframe recently. I ended up sending an emergency request to my friend and coworker Ian for help. He’s a [...]

Classic Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I believe it’s never too early for a freshly baked pumpkin pie. Earlier today, I was whisking together the ingredients when Brent asked me what I was making. His response of “it’s about time!” was classic because he has been pretty clear that he LOVES pumpkin pie. I [...]

Easy Caramel Apples

When you need to bite down on something to channel the pain, it should be sweet and delicious. My friend Josh recently seriously injured his finger to the point that it required surgery. Brent, our friend James and I decided to assemble a care package that consisted of a fresh batch of Classic Chocolate Chip [...]