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Our Nearly Famous Gift Guide

There is a huge dopamine hit for us in finding and giving the perfect gift. They need to be treasures, people! Our process? We are constantly on the lookout for awesomeness…everywhere. This takes us back to our retail days, where finding that special something was what we did well. It’s nice to do this together again and we are excited to share! Check out our Holiday Gift Guide that went viral on Substack!

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Mistletoe, Wreaths, and Holiday Decor Obsessions

We LOVE the holidays and for us, that typically means after Thanksgiving. So, we know this holiday decor post is a little early. These great finds were so good, we couldn’t help ourselves.

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Our Family Favorite Cranberry Relish

There are cranberry sauce people and there are cranberry relish people.  My mom is a cranberry relish person and this is the recipe she always serves with her turkey.  It’s the perfect blend of tart and sweet.  This recipe makes a large batch so you can half it or freeze half if you serve turkey for Christmas as well.  It freezes well!

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Weeknight Wonder Sauce

My kid approved beef ragu sauce has been developed over time to make it irresistible to my picky teenager who needs LOTS of calories.

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Angelena’s White Sangria

A simple and delicious white sangria recipe for those who love a refreshing drink. This is tailored for those who enjoy less sweet cocktails. The herbs and citrus compliment a dry, white wine and the fruits add just a touch of sweetness to balance the flavors.

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Pesto Chicken Mezze with Balsamic Drizzle

Pesto Chicken Mezze with Balsamic Drizzle is a perfect party recipe. It is simple, quick, delicious and pairs well with a variety offerings. Most recently it was used for our Fête en blanc and was the hit of the party. Try it!

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Mama's Brisket from Ross Katz

Sometimes you tear out a recipe from a magazine and it ends up being a forever recipe. Mama's Brisket recipe is that for me. My dinner guests rave about it every time its served and bonus: its easy to prepare! Perfectly seasoned, slow roasted, and delicious.

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What Can I Bring? Book Review

Excellent! What Can I Bring offers recipes for everyone no matter your skill level! I made 3 recipes, loved them, and will be working through this cookbook, for sure.

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