Homemade Apple Cinnamon Muffins...

I want you to picture this – it is early November morning in Ontario – the sun just came out and it looks beautiful outside. Cold – yes, but fresh and when I look in my backyard, our maple tree still has some beautiful gold leaves. Gorgeous scene against the birght blue sky! Considering all this, I am thinking that something is missing…. Going outside to enjoy the morning is not really an option...

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Rolls...

These rolls are easily made using fast-rising yeast – buttering the tops of them while they are still warm out of the oven makes them taste wonderful and also softens the crust. You can make these ahead of time, freeze them and use for your holiday feast by re-heating them. Another recipe to make your cooking and baking for the holidays easier! Old Fashioned Buttermilk Rolls: 4 cups of flour 1 package (8 gms) of...

Top 10 Tips For Your Thanksgiving Table...

It can be easy – but first thing you will need to remember is that setting your table is almost is important as preparing and displaying your food. Paying attention to how you do it and remembering little details will make your holiday meal even more special! If you are wondering what tablecloth to use, or if you should use placemats instead, or where to put the cutlery , if you should consider setting a buffet-style...

Homemade Caramel Apple Cheesecake...

I really don’t know too many people who don’t like cheesecakes! The good old favourites are the ones with cherries, strawberries or other fruits topping them. Personally – I love chocolate cheesecakes – but the one I am sending your way today is quickly becoming a favourite for me! So if you like the taste of apples and caramel – this one’s for you! Homemade Caramel Apple Cheesecake: 1-1/2...

Old Fashioned Upside Down Pecan Cake...

This beautiful sweet treat is moist and tender and a very nice alternative to the traditional pecan pie. It may not be the “lightest” of desserts, but it has less fat and fewer calories than lots of other sweet treats. Whether you decide to include it in your Thanksgiving feast or your special Christmas dinner – or just make it for a surprise dessert on a weekday – I am sure you, your family and...

Complete Thanksgiving Dinner...

Thanksgiving is one of greatest family holidays – we get to reflect on what we are thankful for, acknowledge with blessings and share a great meal with friends and family. Whether you are getting ready to start planning your twentieth Thanksgiving feast or your first, it is always a toss up – traditional roasted turkey with dressing and gravy, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie….or – something with just...

Thanksgiving Fun for Kids...

This can be helpful to occupy your children before or after dinner. Lots of families get together in early afternoons, adults like to sit and have a little catch up chats – of course – the guys will more than likely be glued to the TV screen….. What are the kids to do? If you don’t give them something of interest to occupy them, it is quite likely that they will become restless and asking for attention....

Easy Thankgiving Table Decor Ideas...

It doesn’t have to be difficult to get your festive table looking the best! Little imagination, few ideas – and there you go! I have put together some of my favourites for you to create effective centerpieces and I am also adding some table setting pictures to get your creative mojo going! Fall Flowers Centerpiece: Fall Flowers Centerpiece Bowl You can purchase bouquets of fall flowers at your local market-or...

Slow Cooker Baked Beans...

This is the time of the year when what I would call “comfort foods” are more than welcomed. One of my favourite dishes are baked beans – and making them overnight is not only easy, but also very, very tasty! Overnight Baked Beans 2 cups of dried navy beans 5 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and diced 1/4 cup of ketchup 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoon of molasses (not blackstrap) Combine beans...

Make Your Own Thanksgiving Tablecloth...

I love the look of this simple-to-make and totally in-expensive decoration! Anyone can follow the easy instructions, using colourful fall leaves of various sizes and shades. The result is a simple and elegant tablecloth that will have your guests admire your creativity! Instructions How to Make Fall Leaf Sheer Tablecloth: You will need to go outside to collect colourful leaves. But what a great idea is to do this with...