If you are a fan of pumpkin pie then you’d probably be surprised to learn that the main flavor of the pie isn’t pumpkin. Instead, it gets most of its flavor from a unique blend of spices simply called pumpkin pie spice. And this is nothing new, as we have references to this spice […]
One of my favorite things to make growing up were those packets of instant oatmeal from quaker oats. Sure there wasn’t really much involved with the process. All you had to do was place the contents of the packet into a bowl with some water and microwave it. But as a 12-year-old kid, it
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While many people tend to hate the bitterly cold weather that comes with the fall and winter seasons, I love it. Why? Well, it’s because it’s the perfect time of the year to make all sorts of rich and hearty comfort dishes. And if you ask me there are few things more comforting in
Last week we made one of my favorite French dishes, Chicken Normandy. Which if you haven’t already seen, then I highly suggest you check it out as it is a perfect dish for the fall season. Anyways for that particular recipe, we required 2 cups of apple cider. However, this created a problem because
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Today we are going to be making one of my all-time favorite French dishes, Chicken Normandy. As the name suggests it is a dish that originated in the Normandy region of France which is located in the northern part of the country right along the English channel. The region has a reputation for
Last week my mother was cleaning out some old boxes when she stumbled upon a stash of her grandmother’s old recipes. She was absolutely ecstatic to have found them and quickly began to recount all the fond childhood memories of eating her delicious baked goods. You really should have seen her tell story after
Halloween’s just around the corner which means it’s time to start stockpiling candy and “spookifying” the house. This includes putting out fake skeletons, a bunch of spider webs, and of course carving up some pumpkins into jack o’ lanterns. However, I’ve always viewed the practice of buying pumpkins just to use as decorations as
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Well, class, it’s finally mid-fall which means we need to start adapting our menu with what’s in season. There’s going to be less grilling and more baking, and of course plenty of recipes that include root vegetables, winter squash, and apples. And with that in mind, I thought it would be a great idea
We have a saying in my family that the best part about Thanksgiving isn’t the meal, but rather the leftovers. And out of all of the different ways that we like to utilize our leftovers, our favorite is, and always shall be turkey pot pie. I mean our love for turkey pot pie runs
Cranberry sauce is one of those quintessential side dishes people have during the holiday season. When done right, it is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Plus since it’s chock full of antioxidants, that means you don’t have to feel guilty after eating it. However, one thing that I never quite understood was
