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I have a hard time slowing down. Always have. With a bad habit of promising myself the best of life when everything is done and I can truly relax, I rarely have enjoyed the moments that I made so magical for the rest of my family.This is the first year that our daughter is hosting Thanksgiving, and it turns out that not being in charge of every detail is blessed and freeing experience. When I hosted, I did everything, never accepting a offer of help to bring a dish or to help with any of the pre …

This is one of my favorite turkey recipes to serve with my Herb Stuffing.  We eat this every Thanksgiving holiday.15 lb turkey10 tablespoons butter softened2 teaspoons minced garlic3 Tbs Poultry Seasoningsalt and pepper to taste1 onion peeled and quartered1 lemon quartered3 C warmed chicken or turkey brothPreheat oven to 450 degrees while letting turkey stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.Blend together butter, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.Season the …

Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa is a delicious fall treat for children and adults alike. We served this at a children’s fall tea party and it was a big hit for children and adults alike.Looking for more ways to incorporate pumpkin spice flavor into your fall time plans? Read my post on 21 Ways to Use Pumpkin Pie Spice (Besides Pumpkin Pie).Serves 63 c. milk (preferably whole)3/4 c. pumpkin puree3 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract1 c. white chocolate chipsWhipped cream, for servingext …

This stuffing is one of our family favorites, and our number one requested recipe by those who have tried it. 1 pound crusty bread cut to bite-size cubes, or store bought dried bread cubes (about 10 cups) 2 medium onions, chopped 4 celery ribs, chopped 1 Tbs Poultry Seasoning Blend1 stick unsalted butter 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper, to tasteIf using fresh bread, toast bread in large baking pan or cookie sheet, turning once, until dry (25-30 minutes) …

This time of year I want pumpkin spice everything. One of my favorites is a herbal, good for you, anti inflammatory, Herbal Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe. This deliciousness is not easy to find, especially in our small area, so I scoured the internet for a couple of recipe that might deliver the same great taste at home, and made some changes to make it herbal. After a few misses, and some experimenting. The best part about this Herbal Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe is that it’s the topping with all th …