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Merry Christmas from the Powers!

December 25, 2015 by Steph Powers Leave a Comment

I wish I could send each of you a Christmas card, but since I can't, here's a virtual version of our Christmas card. We finally managed to design and send them after 5 years of marriage. Haha. (And of course I had to include a couple food blog photos!) I hope your day is full of joy and I'll see you in 2016!  ...

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Microwave Gingerbread Toffee, A Reader Survey + Meal Plan Monday Week 50

December 14, 2015 by Steph Powers 2 Comments

Happy Monday! Did you know that there are only 11 days until Christmas?! I feel like the holidays snuck up on me waaaaaay too fast this year. I've got 4 important things to share with you today. First - Microwave Gingerbread Toffee   In case you're looking for a quick last minute gift or treat for a holiday party, I wanted to make sure I shared this Microwave Gingerbread Toffee over ...

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Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Holiday, Meal Plan Monday, My Cooking Spot, Party, Recipes, Sweets, Vegetarian Tagged With: gingerbread, microwave, My Cooking Spot, sweet treats, toffee

Pistachio Sugar Cookie Wreath with Sugared Cranberries + Meal Plan Monday Week 49

December 7, 2015 by Steph Powers 5 Comments

This looks amazing! And I never would have thought to use pistachio pudding mix in my sugar cookies. Brilliant! Pistachio Sugar Cookie Wreath with Sugared Cranberries

This recipe for a Pistachio Sugar Cookie Wreath can be dressed up or dressed down depending on how much time you have to put them together. Make them into plain Jane sugar cookies or go all out Martha Stewart; they're sure to be a hit any way you bake or decorate them!     First things first: In case you missed the post I snuck in on Saturday - I have a giveaway for a prize pack that ...

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Filed Under: Cooking Tips, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Meal Plan Monday, Party, Recipes, Simple, Sweets, Vegetarian Tagged With: christmas, cookie wreath, cookies, holly, pistachio, sugared cranberries

The Sweetest Season’s Sweetest Cookie Giveaway 2015

December 5, 2015 by Steph Powers 3 Comments

I've got a HUGE giveaway for you today to celebrate The Sweetest Season! I'll be sharing my cookie recipe with you on Monday, but I just couldn't wait to share this giveaway because I am SO EXCITED! Check out the details and enter below.  The Sweetest Season Cookie Exchange Week is upon us, friends, and I could not be more excited! 60+ blog friends are sharing gorgeous cookie recipes ...

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Filed Under: Blogging

Cranberry Apple Sweet Tea – Your New Favorite Holiday Beverage!

November 30, 2015 by Steph Powers 9 Comments

Cranberry Apple Sweet Tea is perfect to have on hand for your holiday entertaining!

Keep some Milo's Sweet Tea on hand to make this Cranberry Apple Sweet Tea for your guests!    This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Milo’s Tea, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HolidaysWithMilos  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Does anyone else get excited about fun drinks when the holidays roll around? I love setting ...

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Filed Under: Drinks, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Recipes, Simple, Sponsored Post, Vegetarian Tagged With: apple, cranberry, drink milos, drinks, entertaining, sweet tea

Meal Plan Monday Week 48

November 30, 2015 by Steph Powers 1 Comment

How was everyone's Thanksgiving? Ours was pretty low key. All our family lives out of state and we weren't able to afford to fly anywhere for Thanksgiving this year. It was probably for the best we didn't plan anything because it snowed and iced here for most of the week and flight cancellations were a mess. Hubby had most of the week off work, so we took the time to deep clean our house and get ...

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Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Meal Plan Monday, Recipes Tagged With: corn chowder, garlic bread pizza, Meal Plan Monday, meatloaf muffins, mini frittata, sausage skillet

Meal Plan Monday Week 47 – Happy Thanksgiving!

November 23, 2015 by Steph Powers Leave a Comment

I'm not going to share a full shopping list this week because Thanksgiving, holiday celebrations, and leftovers take up the majority of shopping this week, but I did want to share a few quick light and healthy recipes for the beginning of the week. We eat so well on Thanksgiving that I never regret loading our meals with lighter options in the days before the feast. What are you most thankful for ...

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Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Meal Plan Monday, Recipes Tagged With: thanksgiving

Rosemary Sea Salt – Quick Hostess or Neighbor Gift

November 20, 2015 by Steph Powers Leave a Comment

A quick and delicious recipe for Rosemary Sea Salt that makes a great holiday hostess gift!  Raise your hand if you love to give hostess gifts. Raise your hand again if you love to receive hostess gifts! Maybe it’s because I’m from Texas, but my mom always taught me you should never show up at a party empty handed. Today I wanted to share a recipe for one of my favorite quick and easy ...

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Filed Under: Cooking Tips, Gluten-Free, Holiday, My Cooking Spot, Recipes, Sides, Simple, Vegetarian Tagged With: christmas, holiday, hostess, My Cooking Spot, rosemary, salt, sea salt, Spices, thanksgiving

8 Tips for Planning A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal, A Thanksgiving Planning Printable, + Meal Plan Monday Week 46

November 16, 2015 by Steph Powers 14 Comments

I'm loving these tips and this printable to make Thanksgiving easier!

Today I'm sharing 8 Tips for Planning A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal along with a super helpful Thanksgiving shopping list and cooking planner. Another Meal Plan Monday is at the bottom of the post. Was it just me or did last week fly by super fast? I think part of is is because it was my birthday week, so Monday (my birthday) was a day off for me and my week was only 4 days long. Can you ...

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Filed Under: Cooking Tips, Holiday, Meal Plan Monday Tagged With: holiday, planner, printable, thanksgiving, tips and tricks

Blogsgiving Dinner | Slow Cooker Sage Cornbread Dressing

November 13, 2015 by Steph Powers 1 Comment

This sage cornbread dressing recipe has been passed down for 4 generations, so you know it's good! It's been adapted for the slow cooker to save precious oven space on Thanksgiving day! Genius!

Since this week is Blogsgiving Dinner, I'm sharing this recipe for slow cooker sage cornbread dressing that comes from my Great Grandma! It's been adapted for the slow cooker to save precious oven space on Thanksgiving day.  This week is Blogsgiving Dinner around the web and I'm so excited to join in! Like Thanksgiving, the food blogging community is all about family, friends ...

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Filed Under: Bread, Holiday, Party, Personal, Recipes, Sides, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian Tagged With: Blogsgiving DInner, cornbread, dressing, family recipes, grandma dine, holiday, sage, slow cooker, special, stuffing, thanksgiving

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