This morning I had pound cake for breakfast.  Let’s not mince words here – all bets are off when it comes to the Holiday table.  The decadent flesh of sweet potatoes, pumpkins and poultry are all posed to pile our plates sky high and destroy diets with a mean caloric vengeance.  This bandwagon has already made the rounds at my house, and the spoils of potluck are nestled in our fridge, winking innocently in Saran-wrap coats.  Leftovers are a shameless breed of temptress, and I will be forever ensnared by her wiles.  In this season, as our waistlines expa

It is hard to believe that we are already halfway into November. Autumn couldn’t come fast enough, and now it seems as if it is zipping by. Thanksgiving fast approaches.

Thanksgiving is a magical time: a day when family and friends gather to give thanks by stuffing their faces full of poultry, carbs, and sugar. Nationwide, it is THE culinary event of the year, and so it is important to do it right. Plans are made weeks in advance, and several days prior are often spent shopping, prepping, and cooking for the feast.