Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu – Week of December 6

by Denise // 6 December, 2015 // Comments off

My family had a wonderful Thanksgiving in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Blowing Rocks, NC. We gave many thanks for a cabin with spectacular view, laughter, good food and time spent with family. (Stay tuned for a full review of our... Continue reading →

#HolidaySmack from Smack Apparel – Review + GIVEAWAY

by Denise // 2 December, 2015 // Comments off

We’re in the full holiday season sandwiched between turkey leftovers and football season (college and professional) and of course, basketball and hockey season. For the ultimate sports fans, ‘tis the season to be jolly, especially if your team is undefeated.... Continue reading →

#BeeryChristmas! Our 2015 Craft Beer Advent Calendar

by Denise // 1 December, 2015 // Comments off

For the fourth year running, I’ve assembled a craft beer Advent calendar for my husband and me to enjoy this holiday season making it another 25 cheerful and beerful December days leading up to Christmas. Since Allan wanted to help pick the... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu – Week of December 7

by Denise // 8 December, 2014 // Comments off

One week into December and I’ve already survived two holiday functions. In case you missed it last week, I shared some tips to survive the holidays without overeating. On Sunday, I followed my own advice by bringing my Asian-Style Broccoli... Continue reading →

Craft Beer Advent Calendar: 25 Cheerful and Beerful Days

by Denise // 2 December, 2014 // Comments off

Given that the kids have their Advent calendar, it was only fair to build an adult Advent calendar. Whereas the term “adult” may imply some sort of fetish, I can assure that the only fetish here is craft beer. Since... Continue reading →

Advent Calendar: 25 Ways to Celebrate the Season

by Denise // 1 December, 2014 // Comments off

Every December, I dust off our much loved Advent calendar. Although many of doors are falling off the hinges, this very timeless Taylor Christmas tradition brings such joy to our family every year. To my children’s delight, the poorly hinged... Continue reading →

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