I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas – maybe different for many. My family of three was together, but not making a scheduled trip to New Orleans. Now maybe you are thinking about the upcoming week and New Years. Again, maybe not a big party, but here’s to you finding the perfect appetizer for any…
My Christmas Breakfast Menu and Table Setting are all planned. Groceries purchased. So I feel ready. Since there’s just three of us, it’s not a huge meal, but hearty since our Prime Rib Dinner will be later in the day. I hope some of these ideas and hints will help you in planning any meal….
Many look for a non-traditional dish for Christmas Eve and this would be perfect. Since it has loads of taste and flavor, its the perfect dinner dish. You’re not going to want to miss out on this Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli Penne! It’s an easy dish that cooks the shrimp perfectly while making certain that…
Comfort Inn Monticello is one of the places to stay on your next trip to Charlottesville. On our recent trip to Charlottesville, we visited some amazing places. From Monticello to the University of Virginia, our trip was filled with history, the beauty of nature, and a real sense of awe at the history of these…
Day 2 of 25 days of Christmas is a favorite. Almond Thumbprint Cookies are a true holiday treat. Not only are they bite-sized but they have just the right amount of sweetness thanks to the simple jam filling in the middle. Pin It For Later You’ll see that many people typically buy these at the…
It’s still pumpkin time in Tennessee, and elsewhere, so think about making this Pumpkin French Toast Casserole maybe for Thanksgiving morning. With using canned pumpkin, this could be made anytime of the year. Who likes breakfast for dinner? A great advantage to this Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is you can make it ahead of time….
A German Chocolate Cake has been a tradition at Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember. My Dad’s birthday was November 22, always falling around Thanksgiving. With this being his favorite cake, it was a given we would have it for dessert. There usually was a traditional birthday cake, or maybe a pie, but…
Saturday greetings from My Home and Travels – Snapshots The last weekend before Thanksgiving and the official kickoff of Christmas. How many have already decorated? I have not. Welcome back to my weekly feature. In case you are new this week – here’s what you can look for each week. ….. what I want to…