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This is a meal that looks and tastes so festive and delicious, but it’s inexpensive and very simple. I have tried stuffing the pork roast but I prefer the consistency of the stuffing when you do it separately from the roast, bake it until it’s golden and has crispy edges, then plate it with your …
By the time December comes, for most of us it brings a close to another busy year and most especially busy holiday season. There are events to attend, decorating to be done and the struggle with figuring out what to give people for gifts? What about giving a gift that is good for your mind …
I think most of you are like me, and appreciate holiday recipes that are quick, easy, look festive and taste delicious. Here is a three ingredient cookie called Pretzel Rolo Bites that you will love, and it requires only 5 or 10 minutes of your time to prepare. My tips for this one are to …
The Holiday season is in full swing and by now most of us are making a list and checking it twice. Trying to find that perfect, unique gift for everyone can take some time and often feels challenging. While we recently published our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide, showing how to support and shop local on …
If you are looking for a beautiful, festive party food, check out this Chicken Broccoli Wreath recipe. I generally will cook 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts the night before (just season and bake at 350 for 1 hour, covered with foil). You can also use rotisserie chicken if you wish to make it easier. It …
Many people are scared by candy because they feel it is difficult to make. This English Toffee recipe is simple — only five ingredients! It is delicious, and makes great gift bags for teachers and neighbours, and will also be a crowd pleaser to have in your candy dishes over the holidays. One batch will …
We all have them…those holiday recipes that we reach for year after year, signaling the start of the festive season. Included in that mix is usually a cookie recipe or two, great to have on hand for any holiday gathering or snuggling in with a cup of hot chocolate and your favorite Christmas movie. If …
I know October feels early to start talking about the Holidays…but in truth…I’m a few weeks behind my own self-imposed deadline. Last year I published 3 different local gift guides with a set of goals in mind. I wanted to get Simple Local Life more known…I wanted to help smaller independent producers and makers with …
Ahhh…Christmas. The warm glow of lights, all the yummy food and treats, the time with family and friends, all things I love and enjoy….especially during the last week of the year. December can start to feel like A LOT. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the to-do list, dates and obligations. It’s all things that …
Every year we host a fair number of events over the holidays. We usually have a Holiday Kick Off Party at the end of November, a Family Party, Boxing Day gathering, sometimes a cookie exchange, Holiday Coffee (Bailey’s Optional), etc. We host more in Nov/Dec than we do all the rest of the months combined…which I …