A funny thing happened today while working on my blog. OK, several funny things, and if you don't realize it yet, I pretty much will share anything. So here goes... As a newly minted food blogger, a Hectic Dad of eight kids, an amateur photographer, as well as one of the worst housekeepers in the world (especially in the kitchen)...you would think that I would not be making … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving 2013 – The Rest of the Story
Have you ever had one of those perfect days planned. Everything is all bright, and shiny and ready to go. It's gonna be perfect. Just like in the movies. And then you're "movie-like life" turns into Christmas Vacation (or some other silly comedic romp)? Yeah, today had a bit of that, but only a bit. At least my oven didn't catch on fire. Had that happen to a friend of … [Read more...]
Basic Pumpkin Pie From Libby’s
I'll admit it, most of my pumpkin pies are store-bought. This is one of those holiday desserts that I find just as easy to purchase as to make. This also stems from the fact that I'm still learning how to make most desserts. They are not my area of expertise. That said, I have a back-of-the-box recipe for LIBBY'S® Famous Pumpkin Pie that I've used many many times. Please … [Read more...]
Cranberries
Cranberries always end up at my end of the table... There are two schools of thought around the Hectic House about cranberries. You either like them (me) or you hate them, they're disgusting, and not worth the space on the table (the rest of my family). Too bad they're all doing it wrong. I usually resort of purchasing whole berry sauce in a can, and serving that. Every once … [Read more...]
Rolls
Roll over, Beethoven! I'll admit it, more major holidays I don't take the time to make homemade rolls. I usually pick up pre-packaged bake and serve rolls. I bake them (if I'm being fancy I put an egg wash on them), toss them in a basket, and they hit the table. I seldom get complaints. If I'm really into the holiday, we might make crescent rolls. I've never actually made … [Read more...]