by Christina Refford | Nov 11, 2020 | Thanksgiving, Shopping Finds
For the first time in my adult life, I will be in charge of an entire Thanksgiving dinner for my family of five thanks to COVID-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings. That means that instead of just making a few side dishes and showing up at my sister’s home to...
by Kate Etue | Nov 11, 2020 | Thanksgiving, Recipes
When the weather turns cold, one of the first drinks I whip up is wassail. (No, not pumpkin spice latte.) Never tried a wassail recipe? I can help, because I make batches of it each winter. In fact, this-cider based hot drink has come to be the flavor and scent of...
by Christina Refford | Nov 10, 2020 | Christmas, Gift Guides
The best food Advent calendars of 2020 do not include the one in the drugstore with the waxy chocolate behind thin cardboard doors — but no surprise there. So before you end up with that as your only option, let me stop you and share some food Advent calendar...
by Christina Refford | Feb 24, 2020 | Recipes
If your family loves pancakes, Tuesday’s National Pancake Day is a perfect excuse to try out these pancake hacks that take breakfast to 11! Of course there’s nothing wrong with celebrating with your tried-and-true from-scratch recipe or one of our favorite...
by Christina Refford | Dec 20, 2019 | Recipes, Christmas, Gift Guides
You don’t have to be a super DIY-er to make some impressive homemade liquor and liqueur gifts for the holidays that will wow your friends and family. I mean, I’m not the best baker in the family, nor a proficient candy maker, let alone knitter, seamstress,...