For the past couple of years, I have hosted my book club meeting in November/December and test my Christmas meal plan on them.  That meeting was last night and I was delighted with the results.   

Just like Thanksgiving dinner traditions, we have our usual recipes for the leftover turkey.  

The holidays seem to come upon us too fast each year.  I recently saw a saying that applies ... probably on Pinterest ... "Long days and short years."   I'd say that sums up my life pretty well!  

Today there was a potluck in the newsroom and we were to send a salad or dessert.  When I have to make a contribution to a potluck I almost always make a new-to-me recipe.  Other cooks like to take their best tried-and-true recipe but I like to try something new to see how well it’s received.  Some contributions are better than others, and I still get a few comments about the bac