Pull Apart Cheesy Bread Christmas Tree

Pull-Apart Cheesy Bread Christmas Tree Serves 8-10 13.6-ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough 7 mozzarella sticks 1 egg 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried rosemary 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese Marinara Read more

Leftover Turkey Harvest Salad

  Leftover Turkey Harvest Salad Serves 4-6 2 pounds butternut squash 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 8 cups mixed spring greens 2 cups cooked, shredded turkey 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (about 1 Read more

27 New Books to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

‘Tis the season for new holiday books to be released, from Christmas murder mysteries to hilarious holiday stories to snowy romances. If you’re looking for a great novel to get you in the holiday spirit, check out these Christmas books Read more

10 Books to Read Over Thanksgiving Break

Some people might think Thanksgiving is all about the turkey, but bookworms know better. It’s actually the perfect time to catch up on some much-needed reading. No matter what your Thanksgiving holiday looks like, we have a book that will make Read more

Female First – Merry and Bright UK

“‘Tis the season of mistletoe, holly, hot chocolate, shopping, shopping and more shopping as we scurry from one holiday event to another. It seems we never get everything done on time. Wrapping the gifts, mailing the cards, baking the cookies. Yup Read more

Pumpkin Apple Bacon Soup

Pumpkin Apple Bacon Soup Makes 6 cups 5 slices bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 1 ½ cups chopped, peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 large) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground Read more

November 2017

November’s giveaway grand prize is a Merry and Bright bundle from Target. The winner will receive a merry and bright holiday decor sign, throw pillow, mugs, and a signed copy of MERRY AND BRIGHT. 10 runners up will receive a signed paperback Read more

Chocolate Turtle Pops

Chocolate Turtle Apple Pops Makes 10 2 large Granny Smith Apples, washed and dried 10 Lollipop sticks 12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 20 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 1 Tablespoon water ½ cup pecans, chopped Line Read more

Merry and Bright Review

Like so many readers out there, Debbie Macomber is one of my go-to authors. She never fails to charm me with her quirky but realistic characters and the positive messages she shares with her uplifting tales. To read the full Read more

Pumpkin Spice Scented Pinecones

Pumpkin Spice Scented Pinecones Paper grocery bag Pinecones Spray adhesive Pumpkin Pie Spice Cut off and discard the top half of the paper bag. Open the now-shorter bag. Set a pinecone inside, and spray the adhesive spray all over the Read more

Anne of Green Gables

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Bread Pudding Serves 12-14 15 oz canned pumpkin puree 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 tablespoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground allspice Read more

October 2017

This month’s giveaway grand prize is a Fall Berry Wreath from Magnolia, plus a signed copy of my newest book, MERRY AND BRIGHT. 10 runners up will receive a signed copy of MERRY AND BRIGHT. Congratulations to Our October Winners! Read more

One Piece Baby Jacket

ONE PIECE BABY JACKET Pattern: While I was away on my recent trip to the VOGUE Knitting Destination event, one of our side trips was to a beautiful shop called Cast Away & Folk, tucked away in the Historic Railroad Square Read more

Baby Pullover

Baby Pullover, by Knitting Pure & Simple www.knittingpureandsimple.com Yarn: A beautiful blend of colors from simpliworsted by HiKoo, 55% Merino Superwash/28% Acrylic/17%Nylon, www.skacelknitting.com Needles: US Size 9 Comments: I made this for my grandson, Mason, and he’s growing so quickly Read more

Stuffed Pork Loin with Mustard Sauce

Stuffed Pork Loin with Mustard Sauce Serves 10-12 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature ¼ cup Dijon mustard, separated 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, plus 3 whole sprigs 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 2 ½ teaspoons salt 1 ½ teaspoons Read more

September 2017

This month’s giveaway grand prize is a Fall Bundle from Target that includes 2 throw pillows, throw blanket, and candle plus a signed copy of my newest book ANY DREAM WILL DO and a signed advance copy of MERRY AND BRIGHT. 10 runners up will Read more

Breakfast with Debbie

Come celebrate the release of #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s newest Christmas book, Merry and Bright, and hear Debbie share some of her life story. DATE: October 14th  9am- 11am DETAILS: Price: $49.99 – Includes breakfast, and Read more

Oscar Wilde

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles Makes 2 dozen Cookies: 1 ¾ cups flour 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt ½ Read more

Knotty Scarflet

PATTERN:  KNOTTY SCARFLET, by Sivia Harding Knit Design, www.siviaharding.com Yarn: Suggested; Fiesta Yarns La Luz, Malabrigo Yarn Silky Merino, Mirasol Yarn Tupa Needles: Size 5 US, 3.75 mm circular needle, 24” pair of straight needles COMMENTS: This is my very first Read more

Radiance Shawlette

RADIANCE SHAWLETTE, by Tina Whitmore Yarn: Freia Worsted, hand painted, 100% wool, Color:  Atlantis   Needles: US Size 7, 24” circular needles   Comments: This easy lace pattern triangular shawlette was quite a fun, quick knit;  I absolutely love the Frei hand painted Read more

Stockinetter Haruni

PATTERN:  Stockinetter Haruni, by Emily Ross Yarn: A hand-dyed yarn by a local artisan, 75% SW Merino/25% Nylon, fingerling weight, 434 yards, color:  “four leaf clover” Needles: US Size 4, circular needle COMMENTS: This was the most challenging shawl I have ever done; Read more

Victorian Shoulderette

PATTERN:  Victorian Shoulderette, by Sivia Harding Knit Design, www.siviaharding.com Yarn: I used a yarn which I had bought while in Ireland years ago now – probably twenty years – so see?  A stash of yarn is never wasted in my Read more

Julian Shaw

PATTERN:   Knitted Julian Shawl, Designed by Melissa Leapman Yarn: The yarn I used is from the Buffalo Wool Company.  I know the lovely people who own this business.  Purple Teasel, 50% Bison down, 50% Silk, Fingering weight.  Special edition yarn Read more