Marcie, Chris and Joey Hi Reader, We kicked off this month by celebrating my son Joey's birthday on December 2nd, which included visiting the city of Caldwell, ID for the annual Caldwell lights display. It was super cold out, but completely worth it! Joey graduates from Boise State this Saturday with a BA in Kinesiology, and we couldn't be more proud. Now onto the food! While I love Thanksgiving dinner, one of the best things about Christmas dinner is that I have the freedom to change up the...
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The holiday season is full of Christmas parties and gatherings, so if you happen to be hosting or simply contributing by bringing a dish, I've got you covered with some fun, festive holiday appetizer ideas! I am a huge snacker, and could easily graze the entire party long and call it dinner. π Who's with me?? My favorite way to snack is a charcuterie board...what's yours? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking! Marcie Crowd Pleasing Holiday Appetizers Antipasto Wreath This Antipasto Wreath...
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Hi Reader, My mom baked a multitude of sweet treats every Christmas and gave them away as gifts to friends and family. I loved that tradition and I've made it mine as well. Part of the fun is assembling everything I've made in pretty tins or boxes to give away, or creating something beautiful for holiday gatherings! You too can create your Ultimate Christmas Cookie Box with all of my easy tips. The best part is that it can be as big or small as you like! Along with my tips, you'll also access...
26 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Happy Thanksgiving! Hi Reader, I shot a reel for my dry brined roasted turkey and published it on Instagram this week, so I hosted a mini Thanksgiving dinner for my family and some friends. There were ZERO leftovers, so I'm ready for turkey again on Thanksgiving. :) My holiday salad was one of the dishes that I prepared, which got me wondering....do you serve salad for Thanksgiving? I always do. There is so much heavy food on the Thanksgiving table that it's nice to have some fresh greens...
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Hi Reader, Fall has been on display here in Boise, so I thought I'd share a photo for you here. It's my favorite time of year, and trust me when I say this is a great place to enjoy all the fall colors! We're getting closer and closer to Thanksgiving, so I'm starting to plan my menu. We are having a smaller Thanksgiving this year, which means I will probably scale down the side dishes a bit. Mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and sweet potato casserole are must-haves here,...
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Hi Reader: It's not Thanksgiving without pie (especially pumpkin where I'm concerned!), and I truly love baking pies. Preparing a pie makes me feel so accomplished, which is probably because making pie crust from scratch used to completely intimidate me. Those days are long over! I have a simple homemade pie crust recipe that's a reader favorite, and it takes mere minutes to make. Plus it includes a handy video and it can be made days in advance or even frozen. Once you've got the pie crust...
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I've been a Dodger fan since I was 10 years old (which was a long time ago), so I've been on Cloud 9 since they won the World Series Wednesday night! π The photo above was taken this past February when I took a trip to spring training in Arizona with my family. We're all Dodger fans and are planning another trip next year. π If you're a Yankee fan, I'm truly sorry. Trust me...I know how it feels to be on the other end! π₯ Are you a baseball fan, and if so did you catch the series? I'd love to...
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Hi Reader, I eat salad every single day no matter what season it is. And pretty much anything goes -- I'll toss whatever I have on hand in the bowl and it always comes out great. I have to admit that fall salads are my absolute favorite. I love incorporating my favorite massaged kale salad or arugula with ingredients like leftover roasted butternut squash, shaved brussels sprouts, broccoli florets, apples, persimmons, pomegranate, beets and more. All of the salads I make really shine with one...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader, I got back from Kauai last Sunday night. I had a wonderful time (how could I not...I was in Hawaii!), but I was so happy to get home to cooler temps and zero humidity. π Needless to say, I'm craving home cooked meals after eating out for a week. And nothing hits the spot like a cozy bowl of soup or chili! Soup is one of my favorite things to prepare for so many reasons: It's an easy one pot meal. One pot means easy clean-up! It's affordable. Prices are so high right now, and soup...
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