Thankful for all that I have in life. Thankful for all our blessings. A few photos from SOME’s Turkey Trot 5K that I ran this morning in DC. And my delicious lunch 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful day!
Archives for November 2011
Movie of the Week: The Muppets!
The Muppets is a great new movie that has something for everyone to enjoy. It makes you laugh, think, and, for those of us who were Muppets fans in the 1980s, it will make you love the Muppets all over again. Overall, it was a funny, lighthearted yet an entertaining movie for all ages. My […]
Curious George Holiday Spectacular
Tomorrow school lets out early, so the girls and I are hosting a screening of the original Curious George movie in our basement. We’re going to have snacks and a craft, and hopefully give their friends’ parents a couple of hours to do a little last minute grocery shopping for Thanksgiving, or just relax for […]
The Chew’s Thanksgiving Headquarters
I honestly did not want to like The Chew when it premiered back in September. The name sounded silly, and I really didn’t need yet one more show to watch. But watch I did. And I got hooked. The hosts – Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Daphne Oz, and Clinton Kelly – seem to […]
Reinventing leftovers!
When I think of Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think of leftovers. Maybe I should call them planned-overs, since I purposely plan on making more than enough for everyone to take home a little, and me not to have to cook for a couple of days. My husband, on the other hand, dreads leftovers. He’s […]
Creating new traditions with Maseca
I don’t get down to Mexico often, but when I do, I always look forward to chowing down on my tía (aunt) Mary’s amazing tamales. Unwrapping the corn husk is like unwrapping a little present. The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling moist and delicious. The most popular being pork or chicken in […]