Tag: Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Spice Blend Bird Seed? Are You Kidding Me???

Pumpkin Spice Blend Bird Seed? Are You Kidding Me???

Pumpkin spice is a thing, a social movement, a gotta-have-mine-it’s-October pull of nature almost stronger than a biological clock, but geeeeez, trying to project that onto poor birds seems like a Big Bad Bird Wrong

The Thanksgiving Fairy is Busy at Glover Gardens

The Thanksgiving Fairy is Busy at Glover Gardens

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s just about the food and the family, with no extra expectations or requirements. A meal that’s rife with memories and laughter and rich, satisfying food that you don’t normally eat.

Recipe: “Over the Top”Fancy Green Beans and Mushrooms

Recipe: “Over the Top”Fancy Green Beans and Mushrooms

A holiday-worthy recipe for green beans and mushrooms that is bold and different with bright, fresh flavors and a diversity of textures.

The Duchess of Leftovers Says…Repurpose Your Thanksgiving Meal

The Duchess of Leftovers Says…Repurpose Your Thanksgiving Meal

So it’s the day after Thanksgiving, and the refrigerator is full of food that made you too full yesterday. What to do???

Thankful for…(musings while on the road to Gumbo Cove)

Thankful for…(musings while on the road to Gumbo Cove)

A random list of gratitude.

Dressing Bites: This is What to Do with Leftover Dressing (Trust Me)

Dressing Bites: This is What to Do with Leftover Dressing (Trust Me)

Dressing Bites are a wonderful way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers, making for a very satisfying nibble.

Gratitude and Food: Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

Gratitude and Food: Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

A selection of mouthwatering and tradition-laden Thanksgiving recipes from the Glover Gardens archives.

At the Thanksgiving Table

At the Thanksgiving Table

All that’s missing is the food and the folks.

Random Thankful Lists

Random Thankful Lists

From cats who cradle to cast iron to the wisdom of children and wildlife, I have a lot to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

Thanksgiving Crisis Averted!

Note to self: when you are drying out the cornbread and french bread for the dressing in the oven, DON’T turn it on to 450° to preheat it for the Brussels sprouts! I caught it just in time. The Grill-Meister thinks the “char” will add […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Bacon and Bacon-Jalapeño Jam

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Bacon and Bacon-Jalapeño Jam

Almost blackened, these Brussels sprouts are spicy-sweet-tart-crunchy-soft yumminess and perfect for the holiday table.

Found Recipe: Swedish Apple Cake, or “Äppelkaka” 

Found Recipe: Swedish Apple Cake, or “Äppelkaka” 

A friend and colleague’s perfect execution of a traditional Swedish apple cake, with the (translated) recipe. A great candidate for the holiday table.

From the NY Times: How to Deep Clean Your Fridge (just in time for Thanksgiving)

From the NY Times: How to Deep Clean Your Fridge (just in time for Thanksgiving)

Excellent process description for cleaning out your fridge, just in time for the holidays. #CleanOutMyFridgePledge

Found Recipe:  A New Holiday Sweet Potato Favorite

Found Recipe: A New Holiday Sweet Potato Favorite

Sweet Potato Stacks from Cooking Light are worthy of status as a holiday classic.

Spatchcocked Turkey. Say What?

Spatchcocked turkey is everything you want in a turkey: moist on the inside, with crispy, savory, mahogany skin on the outside. Read about it here: Spatchcocked Turkey. Say What? This will be our turkey strategy again this year.

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with a Hint of Cumin

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with a Hint of Cumin

Simple, creamy butternut squash soup that even vegetable haters will eat.

I Love Thanksgiving! Run-Up to My Favorite Holiday

I Love Thanksgiving! Run-Up to My Favorite Holiday

Thanksgiving means food and family and fun, and I enjoy the process of getting ready for it. Check out some of the Glover Gardens standards.

Sweet Potato Biscuits: Family History, Love on a Plate

Sweet Potato Biscuits: Family History, Love on a Plate

Sweet Potato Biscuits are made on special occasions in my family, and epitomize the feeling that Food is Love. Well, it is. Try them and see.

Spatchcocked Turkey.  Say What?

Spatchcocked Turkey. Say What?

Spatchcocked turkey is everything you want in a turkey: moist on the inside, with crispy, savory, mahogany skin on the outside.

Countdown to Thanksgiving

Countdown to Thanksgiving

I like starting from a blank slate and creating a sense of bountiful harvest and plenty in my dining room for Thanksgiving.