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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This time of year, people tend to be wound pretty tight. The intensity gains momentum as we move into December. My suggestion: slow down, and relax. You may think this sounds crazy, so let’s analyze the facts: Stress causes LOTS of health problems and can sometimes...
Yes, you read that correctly. The Slager family fries a turkey (or two) each year to celebrate Thanksgiving. I know. Fried food is not a healthy option. My boys come home to celebrate and it’s their favorite. We fry the turkey, and it’s AMAZING! We enjoy this...
Blessings to you this Thanksgiving, and throughout the year. Today I offer you this poem. I think it captures the realism of life; the struggle when some blessings are quite hidden, and the amazement when others are bigger than we could ever dream. Thanksgiving Sitting in gratitude Every...