Thanksgiving Menu – What Should We Eat Today?

Thanksgiving Menu – What Should We Eat Today?

Happy Thanksgiving!  My basic Thanksgiving menu is pretty much set in stone.  My children have very specific requirements.  There must be Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie.  I like to include Green Beans and Cranberries.   My mother basically served the 

National Nut Day – October 22nd

National Nut Day – October 22nd

National Nut Day is October 22nd. There are so many different types of nuts I cannot mention them all. Every year around the holidays, a basket of nuts would appear in the living room by the fireplace. I can remember sitting in front of the fire listening to my father read out loud and trying to crack the nuts.

Delicious Fall Desserts for National Dessert Day

Delicious Fall Desserts for National Dessert Day

October 14th is National Dessert Day October is a great dessert month, there are apples, pumpkins, and spice everywhere. To celebrate National Dessert Day I  assembled a collection of must-try fall desserts in four different categories, hopefully, there is a little something for everyone.  Fall flavors 

A Bushel of Apple Recipes for National Apple Month

A Bushel of Apple Recipes for National Apple Month

October is National Apple Month. I can’t think of any fruit more versatile than apples. You can use them to make beverages, as an accompaniment to main dishes, in bread and of course in a multitude of desserts. The Apple Tree My dad is an