The 2nd best part of enjoying a delicious dinner with family for Thanksgiving, is of course all of the tasty turkey leftovers! There are so many simple and seriously yummy ways to “repurpose” your big ol’ bird…from Turkey A La King, to Turkey Soup and Hot Turkey Sandwiches! Trek along the turkey trail with 3P as we whip up delectable leftovers the whole family will love! First up: Hot Turkey Sandwiches and French Fries with Gravy! A family favorite that’s...
Today is National MAN CAVE DAY! I have to admit that I’ve had plenty of time in The Cave watching football…so it’s time for me to “give back” and make an easy “manly meal” for the family….while having what I like to call QUALITY TIME. So, when the Thanksgiving leftovers have run their course and you’ve got a large crew to feed, a crock pot for The Cave is your best friend! Crock Pot Pot Roast is an hot and hearty way to fill...
Taking a very thankful look back at all of our enticing Autumn offerings, both past and present…tables and turkey, stuffing and seasonal treats! Last year we celebrated Turkey Day “on the fly” and had a fab time with it…table-scapes and tasty recipes abound… Check out our first installment of Thanksgiving on The Fly: And of course…Thanksgiving On The Fly Part 2: We set out on an adventure to set a trendy...
Tasty and tart, crisp and colorful cranberries are a crucial component to holiday flair! Dress up your table with a berry-licious centerpiece with seasonal sparkle. Wrap up a couple of cran-tastic options for Thanksgiving, as an accompaniment to our ol’ standby canned sauce! Make your own all natural, all simple, low-sugar sauce…and serve it two ways. No more wasting this sweet and tart addition to the table: sauce it up to serve with dinner, or layer it up in a healthy...
Let’s table it for turkey day! Ten timeless quick tricks and where to begin from start to finish. Travel along with 3P as we guide our friend and reader Lizette, as she joins the team to design and decorate her home. Ever thought: Where do I start when it comes to seasonal flair, Thanksgiving table-scapes, and making a home a creative and cozy abode for the holidays? Lizette has company coming so Practically Perfect Planner stopped in first to transition and teach our...
Hooray it’s Friday! Let’s celebrate with a Hot Potato Bar! It’s been a long week and the last thing you feel like is spending your leisurely hours laboring in the kitchen, LOL. Here’s a terrific time-table to source out dinner and even have time to be a couch potato. In the theme of enjoying the holiday parades such as the Macy’s Day parade and rolling into Christmas…let’s dress our dinner in a parade theme as tin soldiers in foil and...
With the holidays around the corner, hosting “Book Club” at our house brings new “Brunch for Lunch” ways to munch mid-day. We’re crunching right along with amazing apple offerings: Overnight Crock Pot Apple Pie Oatmeal and Applewood Smoked BLT’s on a Bun! All while “booking it” right along to enjoy a day with our literary lovelies. Read into fast and festive ways to minimize the effort of a big brunch, while still enjoying a memorable...
It’s that time of year again for long time gal pals to reunite! Tag along with the hag bags for easy elements to plan a excursion for a group, playful prep before we get together, and fun with friends. We made this girlfriend trip simple, sensational, and something to look forward to; with girlfriend gifts, our favorite chick flicks, and some beautiful beachside bunking! (This year, we headed to VENICE BEACH!) A little backstory: Every year we pick...
Inside the Cave – First the “Zen” part. Clear your mind, then focus, do a little research, focus, keep focusing (on visualizing a great NFL Fantasy Football team line-up for the upcoming week!) It really is relaxing, fun, and takes your mind off of the more taxing/stressful things to deal with in life, and makes the games more fun to watch as you’ve got your team members in it! Remember, Confucius says: “Good NFL Fantasy Team day is like post turkey dinner “tryptophan”...
Mexican “Caldo De Res” soup is a healthy, simple, and “muy bueno” meal that can be made ahead of time and in large batches to be savored throughout the week. When we’re bustling and busy packing gift-filled shoeboxes for children around the world, coming home to warm hearty soup sounds like heaven. Operation Christmas Child Shoebox time is here! Let’s get to packing boxes, and filling tummies! Check out the recipe “after the jump!” This...
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