Thanksgiving Tag
5 Tips to be Buffet Savvy
It’s that time of year. Buffets and holiday gatherings abound, and they’re all centered around delicious food and drink. LOTS of food. The setting can cause anxiety for some. What will I eat when there is SO much? How do I get through this without gaining weight? HELP! Never...
Do What You Can
I feel as though time is accelerating, even though we turned the clocks back an hour. That hour always messes with me—and my dog. She looks for her breakfast and dinner earlier. I stay up too late and wake up earlier with the dog. And I’m tired...
Less Stress, More Fun this Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is only 3 weeks away. In this moment, it feels as though we have plenty of time to prepare. And we do. IF we start NOW! It hit me when I stopped in the grocery to pick up some fish for dinner yesterday and noticed all...
So, the Marshmallows Caught Fire…
Thanksgiving Day is but a faint memory, as we fast forward into Advent and the season of Christmas. It was quiet around the Slager home, until the marshmallows caught fire. For the record, our dinner would not make Martha Stewart proud. And that’s fine...
Cookies, Carrots, and Giving Thanks
Here it is November, and everything is still pretty weird. I find it hard to believe that we’ve almost blown through another year, even though it seems like we’ve been in 2020 for SO long. Wherever you are celebrating Thanksgiving, I hope you have something and...
Are Bananas Good for You?
Bananas sometimes get a bad rap. The truth is, they have lots of redemptive qualities. They are among the most important food crops on the planet. Although this fruit is high in carbohydrates, it contains a good amount of potassium, and vitamins B6 and C. They have a...
The Buzz on Bone Broth
Lately I’ve been using more bone broth, whether it’s Carol-made or a store-bought variety. When comparing bone broth to basic broth or bouillon, bone broth comes out far ahead in the nutritional column, and is interchangeable in most recipes. For example, here are a few highlights...
Happy Thanksgiving
Today is a day my family looks forward to for weeks. We enjoy hanging out, relaxing, cooking, and of course, eating. We typically fry our turkey. This year, we’re changing things up a bit. The bird is going on the charcoal grill. Also on the menu: Mashed...
Thanksgiving Tips, Tricks, and Least Liked Classics
One week away from the official start of what many Americans consider to be the holiday season. Since you may not read your emails next Thursday, my special nuggets are hitting the page today. Turkey If you’re planning to cook turkey and purchase a frozen bird, you’d...
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