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10 More Days!It's exciting isn't it? So much prep and thought and time for the big day to be nearly here! All the more reason to now slow down. The tree is up, the presents mostly done. It is time for … read more

Christmas is approaching and Winter is here! It's a wonderful time of the year. Cold, giving, festive, decorated, and cold. Did I mention cold?Here in the mountains of North Carolina, the weather has … read more

I have a confession to make. I... do not have a sweet tooth. I know, I know, what madness is this? Don't get me wrong, I like sweets, but they aren't my go-to thing. If I am making snacks for a movie, … read more

The grand feast is over and, if your family is like mine, the leftovers seem to multiply like loaves and fishes. Now, of course, everyone had sandwiches the days after Thanksgiving. Hubby has mun … read more

About 6 years ago, I was new to Corpus Christi, Texas and was facing the prospect of cooking my first Thanksgiving meal by myself. I had always been around some branch of the family or the other, all … read more