by Debbie | Dec 14, 2015 | Sips and Small Bites
Unlike the previous ideas for gifts that have been shared, this Make-Ahead Nutty Caramel Corn does require a little cooking. You’ll have to break out the popcorn pan, a candy thermometer and a baking sheet. But that’s about as tough as it gets. And if...
by Debbie | Dec 13, 2015 | Kitchen Basics, Slow Cooker, Soups and Sandwiches
Confetti Bean Soup, another Make-Ahead Gift From the Kitchen, is probably a catch-all name for a dry bean soup. You know the one. It includes a variety of dry beans with a variety of seasonings. It may or may not contain any meat — at my house that may...
by Debbie | Dec 6, 2015 | Salt and Pepper, Sides
Oh my gosh! It’s here. Christmas is just about here, and I’ve hardly started with the shopping, the gifting, the baking, the partying….But I am determined to avoid the big time stress that usually accompanies all of those. Does that happen to...