Over on my blog, I’m getting ready for Valentine’s Day with my 2nd annual Red Velvet Week.  And of course, I needed a reason to eat red velvet for breakfast!
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Chinese New Year is on Monday, January 23rd, and although we will be celebrating with extended family this weekend, we are planning our own little party with delicious and lucky foods, and a few fun (and easy) crafts. This upcoming lunar year is the year of the dragon, a very lucky year that is said to bring prosperity and good fortune. Keep reading to see all the ideas to throw your own celebration to bring in the new lunar year. Continue reading “how to: throw a chinese new year party” »

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When it comes to football, it’s no secret that I’m not really into the football, but I am totally into the food! In fact, most years, I wouldn’t even be able to tell you who is even playing in the Super Bowl. But you can bet that I’ll show up to the party for the food!! And when it comes to the food, for some reason, buffalo chicken pops out to me as the ideal football food.

So I thought it would be fun to bring you all kinds of different buffalo-chicken inspired foods, perfect for football night, or if you are already planning for the Super Bowl.  Here are 51 different ways to serve up Buffalo chicken – you’ll have plenty of inspiration here!
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Need a fun drink to serve at your new years eve party tonight? This non-alcoholic bubbly drink recipe is not only delicious but also concludes my apple series. Serve it for your alcohol free and boozing friends alike, everyone is sure to enjoy. The best part is that you don’t have to use only apple juice, you can use any juice you like to make it your favorite drink to share.

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Every New Year’s Eve, my family gets together to bring in the new year. Instead of having a meal that night, we each contribute 1 or 2 appetizers, and we all just graze all night, enjoying the food, the company, and playing games. It’s a great way to bring in the new year!! I have been searching high and low for the appetizers I will be bringing this year, and I’ve been trying out several recipes, trying to find the best.

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Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? It’s my mom’s birthday, so we always go out to breakfast for Christmas Eve morning. And then it has stared to become a tradition to all get together for cake that night, followed by going to see the city light display where my parents live. And this year, I just may have to add in having this Hot Buttered Spiced Cider ready for when we get home from the lights. Indulgent? Yes, but it is the holiday season! If you think the butter part is strange, you can definitely leave it out for a delicious spiced cider, but the butter does add a richness that you don’t get otherwise. But either way, it is a great way to warm up – especially if you drink it with family!

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I have a couple more apple recipes to share for my never ending apple series, but since Thanksgiving is next week I decided to take a small break and share something specific for the holiday.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, because it’s so simple and unpretentious, the main focus of the holiday is being grateful for what you have, and of course, the food. I think it’s pretty obvious how much I love food. Today I am sharing a turkey recipe with you. One that is simple enough for those roasting a turkey for the first time, and delicious enough to repeat year after year. Continue reading “celebrate: Thanksgiving Turkey” »

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Can you believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner? If you are like me, you are desperately trying to decide what you are going to make, and what you want to try new this year.

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Now that it’s November, it’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving feast (anyone else already started?) This root vegetable puree is a good alternative to the traditional mashed potato. The turnips and apple give this mash a sweeter and slightly earthier taste. I love my buttery garlicky mashed tots as well as the next person, but this mash is a lighter version that I have come to love. Continue reading “recipe: turnip, yukon gold, and apple puree” »

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Did you know that today is National Deviled Egg Day? I was watching an episode of Rachael Ray’s talk show yesterday, and she mentioned the holiday. I couldn’t let the day pass without some sort of celebration, because I absolutely love deviled eggs!!

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