Archive for November, 2007

Tip of the Week – Try Cooking with Friends! As Thanksgiving approaches, so does my level of apprehension about hosting this culinary holiday at my home for the first time! My mother and aunts decided that it was time to pass the hosting duties down to the next generation, and so I started to plan... Read more »

Fall Squash Soup

Fall Squash Soup Serves: 6- 8 Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 1 large white onion, diced 1 ½ T. kosher salt 32 oz. butternut squash (can be purchased precut by the bag at Costco) 1 c. pureed pumpkin (freshly roasted tastes best!) 14 mini carrots 1 long, yellow fall squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut... Read more »

Thanksgiving Table Decorations

Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table! There are so many ways to bring the beautiful season of Autumn to your Thanksgiving table that it is hard to even begin! But I do have a few ideas that would be lovely additions to any table! Pumpkins and Apples Focus on the pumpkins and apples that are such perfect... Read more »

Thanksgiving Count Down Planner

Preparing for Your Thanksgiving Day Celebration! November is here and we all know what that means – time to talk turkey! If you are hosting Thanksgiving Dinner, it’s important to start planning the menu, table settings, flowers and more, right now! The more that can be accomplished in these early days of November, the less... Read more »