Category Archives: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Cheese and Bacon Ball

Posted on November 9, 2015 by HelenFern

Cheese balls are popular at most gatherings, but how to make it festive for Thanksgiving was my dilemma.  Then it came! Bacon!  Who doesn’t like bacon! This cheese ball is full of tasty cheeses and chunks of bacon – and … Continue reading →

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Mini Pecan Pies with Chocolate

Posted on November 7, 2015 by HelenFern

My mother loved pecan pie, but we rarely had it because no one made it.  I learned later in life not only to make the pie, but to really enjoy the rich, dark and sugary filling that surrounds the sweet … Continue reading →

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Maple Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 6, 2015 by HelenFern

Nothing says Thanksgiving like pumpkin pie!  And maple syrup just gives it a real Autumn flavor!  This sounds  a lot more complicated than it really is – You can replace all the spices with 2 teaspoons of premixed pumpkin pie … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Sauce – Three Ways!

Posted on November 3, 2015 by HelenFern

I love the holidays, but my biggest pet peeve is how our culture seems to slide from Halloween right into Christmas (and sometimes at the same time!).  The month of November no longer serves as a time of reflection and … Continue reading →

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