Here is a nice addition to a family holiday brunch. Yields: 24 standard size muffins You’ll Need 4 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups pumpkin puree 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped walnuts...

“Experience gifting” is a refreshing approach to the holiday season that emphasizes connection over consumerism. This practice encourages us to reflect on the true meaning of the gift-giving itself. So often, we fill boxes with things that are opened one minute and forgotten the next. But experience gifting delivers...

Looking for a holiday side dish that many will enjoy? Give this recipe a try. You’ll Need 1 pound brussels sprouts Olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) or 2 pieces of thick cut bacon and one tablespoon olive oil or about 1 tablespoon bacon grease and 1 tablespoon olive oil...

Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Make some chocolate truffles for them!  Truffles: 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (or another) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1 pound dark or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces Coating: 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/8 cup confectioner’s...

Here is a recipe for a different kind of loaf and makes a great gift!  You’ll Need 3/4 cup sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup vegetable oil ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 ½ cups flour 1 cup grated carrots 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans...

Be careful making this appetizer. A, it’s a beautiful presentation. B, it tastes delicious. And C, it’s fun to eat! You’re totally going to be requested (demanded?) to make this every year! The good news is that, as good as this looks, it’s super simple to prepare. To show...

There are stereotypes about men, but we can’t let this define us. And November, aka “Movember”, is the perfect time to stand up to these and not let anyone else define who we are. Some common stereotypes about us men say that taking care of our physical and mental...

Try this soup for a cold winter day. It is also a nice balance for all the rich holiday foods. Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and pepper to...

When Thanksgiving arrives, we are faced with truckloads of turkey, these potatoes, those potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing with OH so much lovely gravy … and that’s before those pies even happen! We know we need to eat less, but who is going to deprive themselves, really, at the T-day...

Try this appetizer that is lovely for holiday gatherings. You’ll Need French baguette Olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 F Thinly slice bread into approximately ¼ inch thick pieces. Lightly coat both sides in olive oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Test...

Need a delicious and easy to prepare appetizer? These stuffed mushrooms are a sure hit! You’ll Need 6 Tablespoons butter 2 pounds medium fresh mushrooms, stems removed (save stems) 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese 1 (4 ounce) package goat cheese crumbles 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 cup...

  November is the perfect time to focus on the issue that everyone misses about the Mediterranean approach. Normally, we hear all about their foods, and less so about their activity patterns, and even less about their gracious culture that is a low stress environment. A crucial missing aspect...