Archive for November, 2007

Spiked Apple Cider

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Spiked Apple Cider
Ingredients:

2 quarts apple cider
1 cup apple brandy
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon curry powder

Directions:

In a large pot, combine all the ingredients over high heat and bring to a simmer.
Lower the heat and keep warm.
To serve, strain through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher... Read more »

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 my... 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 into chunks
2 apples, peeled and chopped
12 c. chicken stock

Directions:

In... Read more »

Unique Christmas Tree Skirts

On the Ball Christmas Shopping – Christmas Tree Skirts!

Another basic Christmas decoration that you might like to improve upon this year is your Christmas tree skirt! A really beautiful skirt is the perfect finish to the tree that you’ve probably spent hours decorating. (Not to mention the hours spent untangling strands of lights and replacing... Read more »

Best Christmas Gifts for Boys and Girls 2007

Top Christmas Toys for Children 2007!

Here’s a quick list of gift ideas that caught my attention for a variety of reasons – some are unique, some are old classics, others inspire creativity! Take a look at the toys that I think would make terrific holiday presents for the children in your life! If you notice... 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 symbols of... Read more »