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Chicken Soup and a Manhattan: Soul Food by the Fire

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Manhattan by a cozy wood fire
Manhattan by a cozy wood fire

Cozy fires, Chicken Soup and a Manhattan

Today is my favorite kind of day. Texas has been hit with another cold spell, cold enough to have a wood fire burning in our fireplace. And so we do. To go with that cozy fire is my traditional Manhattan. I’m not sure how long I have been pairing the two, but somehow when I think of a roaring fire, a Manhattan* [see recipe below] goes along with it.

What else pairs with a cold, wintery day besides a toasty fire and a nice cocktail? Continue reading →

Turkey Day Approaches: Beginning Preparations

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Roasted Turkey fresh from the oven!

It’s a bit dreary here at home today. It’s raining; the temperatures are finally a tad cooler, though not as low as I’d prefer. However, it is closer to boot-wearing weather than sandal-wearing weather so you won’t hear me complain (too much!).

We have been traveling a lot the past few weeks. It was a refreshing change of pace to spend time in two of my favorite cities: Washington DC and New York City (seriously, who doesn’t love NY??). We also Continue reading →