November 2011

Candy Cane Kiss Thumbprints

by Tanya on November 30, 2011

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It’s holiday treat time, making it my most favorite and most dreaded time of the year. I love the holiday ambiance. Christmas shopping and wrapping presents. Making treats. But I tend to overindulge a little too much. Okay. Way too much.

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Emeril Gives Thanks

November 28, 2011 by Tanya
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[as dictated to Tanya] I wanted to share my Christmas list, so everyone knows what to give me—their favorite kitty—this year. But mommy said I need to share my gratitude list instead. Well, I am most grateful for people who give me gifts.

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 21, 2011 by Tanya
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We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving—full of great food, family and friends. We’re taking the week off, but we’ll be back next week with new posts and holiday goodies.

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Cranberry Cake with Butter Cream Sauce

November 18, 2011 by Tanya
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Yeah, I know. Another cranberry recipe? Really? Yup, I just can’t help myself. I love those little buggers. I’ll be honest–I’ve been hoarding cranberry recipes for the past year. Now that I can find them at the grocery store, I’ve gone a little out of control. I promise (maybe) that is my last cranberry recipe. [...]

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Creamy Sweet Corn

November 16, 2011 by Tanya
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I consider this to be one of my mom’s signature dishes. I think guests would riot if she didn’t serve this dish at our family gatherings. Seriously. It’s that good. Yup, I’m totally biased, but I know good food when I eat it, and this sweet corn is great food.

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I am grateful

November 14, 2011 by Tanya
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Lately I’ve felt more like the person in Edvard Munch’s famous painting, The Scream. I’ve spent the last month hyperventilating over Emeril since he’s been diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure (CRF). I’ve analyzed and overanalyzed every single thing he does and doesn’t do. I’m just lucky he hasn’t packed a bag and hit the road [...]

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