One place we never skimp on Christmas festivities is on our outdoor holiday decor. There’s nothing more welcoming than driving up to a home and seeing it brightly lit with sparkling lights, pine garlands, mini Christmas trees and glowing lanterns. In fact there’s a joke in our neighborhood that you can see our house from space because we have so…
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Ah, the joys of living in Arizona! This is the time of year where we get to brag about our sunshine and fabulous weather. In the summer not so much, but now is when most of us who live here take advantage of our amazing climate and enjoy alfresco dining as much as possible. This is what I had in…
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It’s that glorious time of year where everyone is cooking, baking and spending more time in the kitchen. I’ve been wanting to make a fun, festive appetizer for my family that we can all enjoy this holiday season, so I created this Puff Pastry Tree with Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip. This recipe uses frozen pastry sheets to form the…
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Because I spend so much time in the kitchen, especially during the holidays, it only makes sense that I want it to be as festive as possible and reflect a fun Christmas spirit. A beautifully decorated kitchen during the holidays just makes me happy and puts me in a great mood. Plus, it’s where my family tends to gather (isn’t…
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Every Christmas morning since I was little, my family has celebrated with a beautiful brunch after stockings and presents are opened. It’s a tradition that brings back such great memories and now that we have kids of our own, I have continued our holiday breakfast in my home – something that I look forward to each year and I hope…
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