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When you’re trying to be the host with the most it can be difficult to try and pick a menu that will satisfy everyone you’re entertaining. This is especially true when you’re talking about an event as special as Thanksgiving.
Choosing Thanksgiving desserts that you can enjoy can be quite daunting if you’ve never hosted before. However, there are some things that you could keep in mind to make your selection much easier.
Some of those factors might include the theme of the food, the type of meal it would be (casual, formal, or buffet style), your traditions, and availability of the desserts.
Factors to Consider
When deciding on which type of dessert you should choose for your meal there are a few factors you want to keep in mind to make your guests happy: Continue reading
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving at your house and are expecting vegetarian guests this year, don’t worry about preparing one large meat eating meal, and another separate vegetarian meal. Most vegetarians do not require a ‘meat equivalent’ at Thanksgiving. Yes, traditionally Thanksgiving has largely about the food. But more importantly it’s about family, togetherness, happiness and peace. Continue reading
Ingredients
2 large navel oranges
2 pounds fresh cranberries
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger
Salt and ground pepper
Directions
With a sharp knife, peel the oranges. Remove all the white pith. Remove orange sections from membranes. Squeeze membranes over a bowl to catch the juice. Chop orange sections into 1-inch cubes.
Mix together in large saucepan the cranberries and water. Add 1 / 4 cup of the fresh squeezed orange juice. Simmer over medium heat. Cover. Continue cooking and stirring over medium low heat about 10 minutes, until the cranberries begin to pop open. Continue reading
Toward the end of summer, I’m starting to look forward to fall. There’s just something about cooler temperatures and watching the leaves turn color.
Of course, it is also time for all of our favorite fall treats. Many of my favorite fruits and vegetables start to ripen and get ready in early fall. Let me tell you, it isn’t just about all things pumpkin. It’s also about apples.
If you’re looking for a fun fall activity you can do with the whole family on a crisp and sunny day in September or October, try apple picking. It’s a fun way to get everyone out of the house and in the fresh air.
As an added bonus, you get to come home with a big crate of apples that will last you through the coming months.
Start by finding a local apple orchard that lets you come out and pick your own apples. Depending on where you live, you may be able to find several apple farms just outside town, or you may have to take a little drive. Continue reading
