Cranberries with Cherries & Cloves

This is a little twist on traditional cranberries. Get ahead of the game and make this cranberry-cherry 4 days ahead. 2 ½ cups cranberry juice 8 oz dried tart cherries 1 cup sugar 12 oz fresh cranberries ¼ tsp cloves Simmer cranberry juice in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and add cherries. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in sugar. Add cranberries and […]

Thanksgiving Travel Traditions

Its two weeks until Thanksgiving and there's still time to rethink your family's holidays tradition. Consider a destination celebration this year.

Avoid Getting “Stuffed” This Thanksgiving

On average, people can gain 0-5 pounds between now and New Year’s. This isn’t a lot, but over time it can add up. With these simple tips you can enjoy a wonderful Holiday to be truly thankful for.

How Fitness Saved My Life – A Thanksgiving Narrative

There are so many reasons I am grateful for fitness in my life but this is probably the most important one.

Apple Cider Sangria

Sangria can be enjoyed throughout the various seasons. This version incorporates autumnal spices and and apple cider. Your house will smell delicious as you prepare it too.

Post-Thanksgiving Pot Pie (in a slow cooker)

After an exhausting day or two of prep and entertaining for Thanksgiving, cooking is the last thing you want to do the next day. This recipe requires a slow cooker, however you basically have to through the left-overs in the cooker and let it do...

Roast Turkey Breast w/Cranberry Glaze

Sweet, tangy yet savory. We all love the turkey and cranberry sauce combo on our plates. Why not combine them from the get-go? Brining the bird prior to roasting lends to a juicy and succulent entree. adapted from thewholesomedish.com

Edible Centerpieces

A centerpiece of various grape clusters, candles and rich, neutral toned linens provides the perfect autumnal table setting.  Seasonal gourds, foliage, berries and fruits create a beautiful centerpiece display. Take advantage of nature’s bounty and you’re certain to impress your guests this holiday season.   A simple collection of cheeses, veggies and fruits is so obvious […]

Don’t Forget to Thaw the Turkey

I will never forget the first Thanksgiving that my husband decided to take over turkey duty; he wanted to give deep frying a shot. So, I left him to it only to realize on Thanksgiving morning that he had not thawed the turkey yet! Our local grocery store was open–one more thing to be thankful for that day–and we […]

“Thanksgiving” Chicken in Spring

If you’re like me at all… you may love Thanksgiving dinner. Don’t wait an entire year. Whip up this tasty dish. Tender chicken with rolled up with stuffing offers a compact little tasty morsel of the meal we all love.