It is Thanksgiving today in Canada, so what better day to share the things I am thankful for. It has been a very difficult year with my child's suicide attempt, job losses and health concerns, but we do have a great deal to be thankful for. I am thankful for my Mother-in-law's fight back against cancer. After a doctor told us that she had a few months at best, she proved him wrong and is doing really well 15 months since diagnosis. The idea of losing her and watching my children lose … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks
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Low Carb Recipes for Thanksgiving
While I have to admit that I haven't been living the keto lifestyle religiously these days, I still try to make low carb choices most of the time. With Thanksgiving just days away, here are some low carb Thanksgiving recipes to help you (and me) stay on track over the holidays. Cheesy Stuffed Mushroom Caps Mushroom caps can be dressed up so many different ways. These cream cheese stuffed mushroom caps make a great keto appetizer for your holiday dinners. Buttery Garlic Seed … [Read more...] about Low Carb Recipes for Thanksgiving
12 Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Autumn is my favourite season. With the cooler temperatures and the colours in the trees, the smell of campfires and the freshly picked vegetables make Fall a time for warmth and comfort. Thanksgiving is another highlight for the season and here are 12 delicious Thanksgiving side dish recipes for you to share on your table. Waldorf Salad This fresh and cool waldorf salad is an excellent way to kick off your Thanksgiving dinner. I can feel the crispness of the apples mixed with the … [Read more...] about 12 Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Thanksgiving Throwback: Turkey Cake Pops
Here is a throwback post to the days when cake pops were all the rage and blog photography wasn't such a big deal. They may not be the prettiest of turkeys, but we had so much fun making these six years ago that I had to share them again. ----------------------------------------------------------------- I have admired the cake pops made by some of my favourite bloggers, and wanted to try some of my own. In honour of the Canadian Thanksgiving, I decided to finally give it a try. I made turkey … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Throwback: Turkey Cake Pops
Dress up your dishes with some Apple Cranberry Stuffing
I am the first to admit that I buy boxed stuffing or the frozen Butterball stuffing (that stuff is amazing!) rather than making my own stuffing from scratch, but my husband enjoys being adventurous in the kitchen and once tried his hand at apple cranberry stuffing. While it was a slightly sweeter stuffing than I am accustomed to, it was still very good! Here is his recipe... Apple Cranberry Stuffing Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 … [Read more...] about Dress up your dishes with some Apple Cranberry Stuffing
It’s not Thanksgiving without the candied yams
If there's anything I can count on in this world, it's my son asking this question when coming home for a family dinner... "Will there be candied yams?" I get the distinct impression that he doesn't make the trip home to visit his family, but only for the candied yams. If I dare answer "no" to this question, I doubt he would come with me. Of course, they are a family tradition and a favourite dish of my own as well, so if we are having turkey, we are also having candied yams. This recipe is … [Read more...] about It’s not Thanksgiving without the candied yams
