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This post is from my sister, who just hosted her first Thanksgiving. In Australia.    [Disclaimer: I wrote this on a computer with British English spell check, hence all of the non-American spellings of words…] It’s not easy to host your first Thanksgiving feast – let alone doing it in a foreign country. Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays so I wanted to make sure that it was done right. And by “right” I mean exactly the way my family has done it growing up – my mom’s stuffing is just too good to… Read more >

This year, I’ll be going to: 3 Thanksgivings 2 Christmases 1 holiday party Which means my foodie brain has been in overdrive since October.  What to make, what to make, hmmm… Here’s what I look for in a recipe: Does it call for ingredients I have on hand/use often? (I don’t like buying a rare/expensive item for one recipe that I’ll never use again) Do I like all the ingredients in the recipe? (Seems obvious) Will I have to/am I able to make any substitutions?  (If a recipe calls for dairy, I can swap that… Read more >

I’m 26 weeks pregnant – almost done with the second trimester.  Here’s the proof.   I’ve come to the conclusion that you really can’t tell how big I am from these photos.  My belly is so much larger in person.  I think this front view is a bit better.  Anyway, right after this photo sesh I headed off on a walk/jog.  I was so amused by all the spooky decorations in the neighborhood I decided to take some photos.  The people who live in the Palisades go all out!!  [Side note: I don’t live in… Read more >