When I was seventeen years old, I decided that I hated New Year’s Eve. It was two weeks before the big evening and I still hadn’t figured out what my plans were. I felt torn because I wanted to spend the evening with ALL of […]

Rich Savory Ham & Corn Chowder Step away from the stove! Seriously… put down that spatula, leave your pots and pans, and just take a break. After all the cooking you’ve done for the holidays, you deserve it. You don’t need to spend hours in […]

Have you had honey baked ham before? To be honest I just tried it for the first time this year, and realized I have been missing out! I can’t believe I waited so long to try this classic holiday dish, but I can tell you for […]

As much as we all love Christmastime, the season does come with a little added stress. Especially if you are anything like me and have a tendency to over-commit yourself. It is so tempting to sign on for more and more events and commitments in […]

This quick and easy 4 ingredient dinner is a total life saver… December is one of my favorite months. I love the anticipation and preparation for the holidays. But with all the busyness and extra events that come up in December, dinner at home starts to drop […]

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It forces us to slow down before the busy month of December and reflect on all of the blessings we have in our lives. Holidays provide us with an opportunity to step out of the ordinary and look […]

These roasted potatoes and rainbow carrots have become one of my favorite side dishes because they’re easy to prepare, versatile, and absolutely delicious! The rainbow carrots and brussels sprouts make this a really colorful fall dish- perfect for Thanksgiving. Speaking of Thanksgiving… IT’S TOMORROW!! I […]

I used to not be a gravy person. Images of odd-colored, lumpy, and thick goop came to mind at the mention of it. But that all changed the year my sister Olga made this white wine mushroom gravy for the first time. It was Thanksgiving day […]

There are many experiences that have helped me put together these 7 practical hosting tips. It all began in the home and community that I grew up in… Hosting, entertaining, and hospitality are things I first learned from my mom. Setting an extra seat at […]

One of my favorite things to cook is meat of any kind. If you’ve ever been to my house for dinner, chances are you’ve seen me fill the kitchen with smoke as I sear, broil, or flambé. But that’s just what cooking meat is. You […]