Holidays, Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving is only a week away, have you finalized your menu? I’ve been sipping eXtra strong coffee and drawing thinking rather than cooking this week I want to come up with a Mouthwatering Menu That is, of course, Fabulous, but balanced, with a few No Guilt dishes … Continue reading
Holidays, Secrets for Stress-free Holidays
Okay, I am sharing some top secret stuff today, so shhhhh….. Whether you are in a pinch, have no energy, or just simply have too much to do… or maybe just don’t feel like cooking 🎨 💅 📚 First, fill your house with delicious aromas, Saute an onion with a little fresh garlic… Or roast … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, 3 Way Tortellini, Soup, Stew or Pasta
With the onset of cooler weather I have been drawn to hearty soup recipes, such as this Slow Cooker Lasagna Tortellini Soup from Olla-Podrida Because I am lazy always looking for short cuts, I decided to really make it easy and use bottled marinara sauce With sauteed onion, Ground pork, Italian sausage, Italian seasoning and … Continue reading
Holiday Gift Ideas, DIYs and Giftaway Winner!
With Thanksgiving and the December holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking gifts! Some of the most treasured packages are things made from the heart, that extra meaningful gesture of giving something you have made Here are some suggestions for hostess gifts, friendship gifts, and something for someone who has everything … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Painting with Watercolor Brush Pens
When I first got this set of watercolor brush pens I must admit, I was a little disappointed With a little practice I learned how to use them, and now I’m crazy about them Here’s how they look before blending, intense color but dry A regular brush and water will … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Go Wild for Thanksgiving!
I have been going wild not knowing what we were doing for Thanksgiving… All of a sudden, after decades of tradition, our family was changing What??? The large group would not be gathering this year… Well, that’s okay, we can go to the beach, just our … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Spinach Salad with Roasted Pear, Prosciutto & Brussels
Main dish salad in the winter time is probably the last thing you are dreaming of, but this salad is a wonderful way to enjoy salad when temps cool down and you’re looking for warm comfort Start with a bowl of fresh crisp greens like spinach and romaine Roast Brussels sprouts* and top with pear, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Acorn Squash Glazed with Maple, Bleu Cheese & Pecans
If you are still planning your Thanksgiving menu, this squash dish is worth considering First of all it’s REALLY easy 💅 Secondly, it only takes minutes to prepare 🕐 And third it’s insanely good! Win Win Win! 🎰 Before we go any further, let me just say that if you don’t like bleu cheese that … Continue reading
Holidays, Turkey Topped Pecan Pie
Let’s talk a little turkey… An easy pie decoration~ And an easy pie! Have you seen Pecan Pie in a jar? I have seen it at Trader Joe’s, Williams Sonoma, and it’s available on line at Amazon here I took a little liberty and added some chocolate chips I love Trader Joe’s pie crust too, … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Turnip
In October I tried an “Alphabet Challenge,” one drawing a day, of a food titled with a different letter every day, A-Z The food itself didn’t have to begin with the letter, an adjective or descriptive word left room for lots of imagination I wanted to practice different lettering styles too … Continue reading
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