Hello hello and whew! It’s Friday!
I didn’t host Thanksgiving this year but that didn’t mean I didn’t cook a turkey. Okay, I made my super moist and delish turkey breast instead of the whole bird, but holy cow! Once again, it turned out beyond good. Cooking an extra turkey breast is part of my Thanksgiving routine because my Curry Turkey Pot Pie, Turkey Tetranzzini, and famous Deer Valley Turkey Chili recipe are my jam. Nothing wrong with making your Thanksgiving turkey last all week long.
Have you noticed that things typically running smooth as silk are experiencing a bit of a hiccup? Well, you can thank Mercury in Retrograde for it happening again.
This 4-minute short film gave me metaphorical (and literal) chills. What an adventure!
When do you like to listen to podcasts? These days it seems that not only is everyone tuning into them, but they have their own too. There’s so many to choose from, this list of 2024’s 10 best podcasts that offer new voices and views may help narrow down your search.
These investment pieces for the kitchen have hit the Black Friday deals so get ’em while they’re hot:
Everyone associates fresh vegetables with summer. I mean, it makes sense, right? But winter is just as great a veggie season with a whole lot of variety you may not expect! 13 of the healthiest winter vegetables to try now.
These are the best chili crisps. Do you have a fave? Mine is this one, hands-down.
Leftover recipes to love:
Last week I made this birthday cake recipe for my MIL’s 86th bday and I can guarantee you, you will never bother with the boxed version again.
A festive cheese ball is so fun and retro, and perfect for spreading holiday cheer don’t you think?
Ditto to these cream cheese–stuffed mushrooms. Oh boy.
There’s not much better than an easy dump cake, especially if it’s pumpkin flavor.
Have you tried this viral Tiktok pasta yet? I’m very tempted.
These rosemary honey butter roasted carrots look DIVINE.
A comforting chicken noodle soup, with a twist.
Most definitely making these German chocolate cookies (!!!) for my holiday baking this year. Those gooey centers–wowza.
Love the idea of a big savory Dutch baby for a crowd. Perfect for hosting family this season.
It’s so much fun to spread the love and share the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to eating and cooking. Let’s pass it along! The best gifts for kids who love food and cooking.
Make it a goal to get more pages in next year: 21 best books of 2024 to read right now.
And, 35 gifts for book lovers.
44 unique gifts for the person who has everything. I think these photo albums are super cool.
I’ve already decorated my tree but I just might be able to make room to cram in one more essential decoration— this ornament.
Here are a few fun stocking ideas I’ve been eyeing:
- This trio would be great for a foodie friend who likes a little heat
- I can vouch for these chapsticks. They are so smooth, creamy, and hydrating! This gift set is a great price too and it would be fun to divy these up among friends and family.
- The cutest, cheeky bookmark (of one of my favorite ingredients)
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw. How to improve communication in a relationship.
And that’s a wrap for this week! Have a relaxing weekend and cook (or at least eat) something good! 🙂
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