I am thankful for so many things today and one of the big things I am extremely thankful for is all of you...my readers. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, know that I am grateful for each of you. And if you are celebrating today, I hope you & your family have a very happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes: Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe
Food Memories of Hostess: Wonder Bread and Twinkies
It was announced today that Hostess Brands, Inc. has shut down all operations.
No more Twinkies, Wonder Bread, Ho Ho's, and Sno Balls.
Well, unless there is some change or the brands are purchased and put back on store shelves. Time will tell, that's for sure.
I'm someone who is saddened by this closure. Mostly because of the people who will be affected. One plant is located right here locally in Henderson, NV.
But I'm also saddened because it's the loss of an iconic brand. Yes,
Coconut Snickerdoodles
This month, I will be attending Mixed, my very first food blogging conference. I am beyond excited, but I'm also a bit nervous as well. I'm ready to learn all I can, have fun and am really looking forward to getting to know other food bloggers that I've only known by reading their blog posts.
One of the fun events at Mixed will be a Mixed Mini Bake Off, sponsored by Dixie Crystals. Myself, and lots of other Mixed attendees, are posting favorite cookie recipes in the pre-conference "BAKE IT
Chicken Bacon Mac and Cheese
Growing up, we didn't have homemade macaroni and cheese very often. Most of the time when we did have it, it was a boxed variety. We ate the boxed macaroni and cheese A LOT. It was a side dish for hot dogs, hamburgers, fish sticks...you name it.
I, however, have been making homemade mac and cheese for years. Generally when I make it, I don't include meat, like this version does, but sometimes I mix things up a bit and do something different.
This Chicken-Bacon Macaroni and Cheese is one such
Orange Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
I've been making and giving food gifts from the kitchen for years. When David and I were first married, I did so mostly because it was frugal. We didn't have much money for buying gifts for extended family and friends, so I would give gifts that I could bake - breads, cookies, candies -- even savory items from time to time. Making a loaf of banana bread didn't cost much, but it always seem to make people happy.
Free Thanksgiving Printables: Turkey Place Cards
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Leeks, Apples and Cranberries
One of the my favorite things at Blogalicious was meeting one of my readers, Theresa from Dear Creatives. I really enjoy the Dear Creatives blog, so getting to know the face behind it all, was fun. As we talked, she invited me to guest post for her and I gladly accepted.
If you head over to Dear Creatives, you will be able to read my guest post, which includes a Autumn recipe for Stuffed Acorn Squash with Leeks, Apples, and Cranberries. Not only do I think you'll like the recipe, but I think
Thanksgiving Menu: Loaded Baked Mashed Potatoes & Pumpkin Dump Cake
Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday. I love the food, but it's more than that, it's about being together with my family on that day. Which I guess is kind of strange considering the family I enjoy Thanksgiving with are the same ones I see all the time, but...it's different, you know? Some of my best memories of each year happen on Thanksgiving Day.
For Thanksgiving dinner, we usually stay very traditional: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberries,
The Amazing Spider-Man Family Fun Night
Mattie's most favorite superhero is Spider-Man, so to celebrate the upcoming release of The Amazing Spider-Man on Blu-ray & DVD this Tuesday, November 9, our family held a fun -- and fairly simple - Amazing Spider-Man Family Fun Night!
To hold my event, I was one of several bloggers who received a advanced copy of The Amazing Spider-Man. Not only was Mattie thrilled about this, but so was my oldest daughter who is a huge Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone fan.