I haven’t had to cook a turkey for several years – my mom or mother-in-law have been hosting for the last few years, and I’ve not had to bring the main course. But I used to make turkey for Thanksgiving get togethers with friends, and I really enjoyed it. I never even used a recipe.  I watched a lot of Food Network, and tried to keep things simple.  Here’s what I used to make a really good Thanksgiving...

This recipe came from a really dear friend of mine.  She made this during the holiday season at work, and I knew I had to have the recipe!  When I read the ingredients, I couldn’t believe they could combine to create such a lovely appetizer! Holiday Cranberry Spread 1 16 oz bag fresh cranberries, rinsed, sorted 1 orange, seeded and peeled 1 red apple, cored and peeled 1 jalapeno, seeded and deveined 1 cup sugar 1 8 oz block cream...

After spending much of the weekend focused on Algebra (still yukky, but I feel like I’m understanding more of it), I’m taking a break today!  Enjoy Labor Day with your family & friends!

As the daughter of a former US Marine and Air Force serviceman, patriotism runs deep in my veins.  Since I can remember. Today is a day to remember and BE THANKFUL FOR the men and women who have served our country with pride, honor & dignity.  Sure, there are always those exceptions whose behavior threatens to tarnish the reputation of what an American Soldier really is.  But I don’t focus on them.  They are, after all, the...