holidays

After a loved one has passed on, watching their birthday come and go every year after can be particularly difficult. Memorializing the birthday of a deceased love one is a wonderful way to keep that person as a permanent part of your life.…

Dishes on the Menu Stuffed Cornish Game Hen Rice Pilaf Mixed Vegetables Fresh Bread Cherry Pie for Dessert When I think of this meal I think of Christmas in a hunting lodge in the mountains or perhaps in Wales somewhere.…

Dishes on the Menu Smoked Ham Mashed Gouda Potatoes White Gravy Mixed Vegetables Southern Biscuits with Butter and Assorted Jams Fresh Fruit Sorbet Now don’t get overwhelmed with this menu. The smoke ham is very easy…

Thanksgiving is nearly here: Are you ready? If you’re still scrambling for ideas or are pressed for time, try some of these last minute ideas for making the day flow smoothly. Don’t have time to roast a whole turkey? Just roast a…

Pumpkin pie is standard Thanksgiving fare, but this year, why not go beyond the usual and try something unique? Pumpkins make sense for Thanksgiving Day – not only because they are plentiful this time of year, but because they tie in to…

Cranberry sauce is one of Thanksgiving’s oldest traditions. It’s likely the Pilgrims ate some form of cranberries – perhaps sauce sweetened with honey, since they didn’t have sugar. And most families wouldn’t consider Thanksgiving dinner…

For a delicious and seasonal Halloween meal, it’s smart to select recipes that appeal to an adult’s palate while still hinting at Halloween spookiness. Begin by considering what foods are traditionally associated with autumn. Pumpkins,…