Thanksgiving is my personal favorite holiday of the year. I look forward to bringing on that pumpkin pie and roasted turkey for months before the festivities. The traditionally rich & soul satisfying dishes are filled with memories for me. Shared…
Holiday Gin Sour with Cherry and Rosemary Simple Syrup
Welcome to Part Two of the Journey from Consumer to Creator cocktail series from ‘Straight to the Hips, Baby’! Playing catch up? Read Part I of my series HERE! I highlight several simple techniques, including homemade cocktail syrups & muddling,…
Quick Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage & Cranberry
There are some recipes we make to stimulate our appetites, and others that we make to stimulate our memories. Sometimes we can bring back thoughts of loud family gatherings, full of bright conversation and peals of laughter. Other times we…
Easy Thanksgiving Table Decor Ideas 2020
With the Winter Holidays fast approaching, I think we are all faced with the same situation. At the start of the year, it seemed like a virtual impossibility that social distancing and new virus cases would be lasting all the…
Making Easy Cocktails at Home:
A Journey From Consumer to Creator Are you intimidated to aim higher than a Gin & Tonic on a Friday night? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a top-notch mixology class at home, with tips…
New England Orange Cranberry Sauce with Maple Syrup
Thanksgiving is hands down, my favorite holiday when it comes to food. Pass the turkey, load up on the sweet potatoes, and give me some Orange Cranberry Sauce with Maple Syrup… I’m in heaven. Being from Massachusetts, Thanksgiving…
Real Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
When the month of October rolls in, it seems like pumpkin-spice everything floods every bakery, & coffee shop. Pumpkin Spice… EVERYWHERE you look! I can’t fight it, so I’m going to join them! You have to have a light touch…
Celebrate Fall with a Dark Magic Margarita!
Spooky Season is upon us! The days are getting longer & darker, and there’s a sense of mystery in the air. I love listening to the sound of the crackling leaves, the snuggly feeling of cold nights under warm covers,…
4 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes using Ground Meat!
Even under normal circumstances, without throwing remote learning into the mix, this time of year is one of the busiest. Workdays feel longer, school & homework take up a lot of spare time, and the upcoming Fall holidays are peeking…
The Best Fresh Grapefruit Aperol Spritz
Have you ever discovered a dish or cocktail that just becomes your new ‘forever’ favorite? Something so delicious that it sort of resonates to both your stomach, and the very core of your being!? That’s the case for me with…