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Thanksgiving dinner

It is just about that time of year when you get together with those you love and care about the most to express your deepest gratitude and thanks. Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that is celebrated by families all around the country. However, it is commonly reported as one of the most stressful holidays of the year. Continue reading

Ingredients

½ cup sugar
1 ½ cup mixture of water and orange juice
1 tsp grated orange zest
4 cups fresh cranberries

Directions

In a saucepan, combine sugar, zest and water/orange juice and boil for about 5 minutes.

Add the fresh cranberries and lower the heat. Simmer for about 5 to 6 minutes or until the berries are tender and the skins have popped.

Pour mixture into a bowl and put in the fridge until the sauce has thickened and jelled.

A great homemade accompaniment for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Flowers for an Autumn Table Centerpiece

Autumn is a great time to change the tone and decor in your home and get ready for the cool weather ahead. In fact, autumn is the season for entertaining and gathering together.

From Halloween, to Thanksgiving dinner, the fall is about family and times spent together. When visitors come to view your home, one of the first things that catch their eye is the centerpiece. There are lots of things you can use from nature to bring your centerpiece to life, including, but not limited to flowers. Below you will find a few ideas on how to add fall flowers to your decor for color and design. Continue reading