My game plan going into the holiday season always includes two things. 1. Do as much shopping as I can online. And 2. Make homemade gifts. Clicking a button takes a little bit (OK, a lot) of the fun out of gift-giving and holiday shopping. I fill that void by setting aside time to make some of my gifts. Whether it be having a craft night to make homemade gift bags or spending the day in the kitchen making edible presents (the best kind of presents). Continue reading “Homemade Gifts: Cranberry Almond Holiday Bark”
Month: November 2017
Gifting Ideas: The Hamilton Beach® Copper Kettle
‘Tis the season of giving – and if you’re stumped on ideas for the last few people on your nice list add one of these copper kettles to your shopping cart. Continue reading “Gifting Ideas: The Hamilton Beach® Copper Kettle”
Your New Favorite Way to Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers
Ok – there’s no denying how delicious a post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich is. I like mine on white bread with a generous slather of mayo and plenty of cracked black pepper. I honestly look forward to the day after Thanksgiving every year just to have this sandwich. Let’s face it, turkey just tastes better when it’s from the Thanksgiving bird. Continue reading “Your New Favorite Way to Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers”
The Best Turkey Gravy
If you’re anything like me, you can’t have turkey without gravy. Like peanut butter without jelly or macaroni without cheese, it’s just not the same. Continue reading “The Best Turkey Gravy”
How to Make Corn Casserole in your Slow Cooker
At my house, Thanksgiving sides get just as much attention as the turkey. Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce – it’s hard to choose a favorite. So of course I help myself to a little of everything and fill my plate to the rim each Thanksgiving. Continue reading “How to Make Corn Casserole in your Slow Cooker”
Make overnight breakfast strata in your roaster oven
The holiday season is a great time for your Hamilton Beach® roaster oven to reach it’s maximum potential. While the roaster oven cooks a mean Thanksgiving turkey, that’s not all it can do. From baking a cheesecake to making a vat of chili, the roaster oven really can do it all. Continue reading “Make overnight breakfast strata in your roaster oven”
Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
I think we can all agree that cheese plus potatoes equals deliciousness. Whether you’re enjoying potatoes au gratin or a piled-high plate of poutine, having a little cheese with your potatoes is always a good idea. Continue reading “Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes”
Should You Dry Brine your Thanksgiving Turkey this Year?
Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away so let’s talk turkey. There’s a lot of meal planning to do ahead of Thanksgiving – and the bird is top priority. There are a few things you need to decide before the big day. Continue reading “Should You Dry Brine your Thanksgiving Turkey this Year?”
