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Holiday Gift Guides

I am so grateful for the Bloggers that take the time to put together these gift guides.  They are so useful in helping me find something perfectly unique for the favorite people in my life. 





Creature Comforts Blog has put together an incredible gift guide for everyone you could possibly ever have to buy for this Holiday season, teenagers, children, the cook, the home, him, her, babies, food gifts, (my favorite ) and so on.  Her guide is really useful, the gifts are beautiful and unique and every source is well listed so you can easily order any gift. 



In Honor of Design put together a gift that also includes recipes and entertaining ideas, check it out here.

Also, check out the Taigan Holiday Gift Guide.  There are a collection of gift guides put together by some of the most popular bloggers.

Brussels Sprouts

I love roasted Brussels sprouts.  I usually just coat them with olive oil, salt and pepper, Ina's way, but I am trying to figure out a new recipe for Thanksgiving and these all look very tasty.



      Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash-  recipe here



                    Dijon-Braised Brussels Sprouts- recipe here



   Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta - Recipe here



   Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Apples - Recipe here



   Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter- recipe here

Happy Friday!

More Thanksgiving Tablescape

I just can't stop thinking about my Thanksgiving table setting.  Since it is my first time hosting Thanksgiving for the family I want everything to be memorable, really I want everything to be perfect but that is a lot to strive for.  I think I really like simple, rustic tables with lots of whites and browns.   Also, I definitely need fresh flowers, fresh leaves or some gourds to make the table feel more organic.  


      




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Rachel Maddow - Cocktails

I like watching the political shows, especially during an election season, but the best part of this election season is that I was reminded that Rachel Maddow makes cocktails.  She doesn't just make cocktails, she gives her viewers step by step instructions on how to mix and serve the perfect cocktails.  I am seriously in awe of her skills as a mixologist. I wish Rachel would invite me over for a cocktail!  

Las Vegas

I'm not much if a gambler so the best thing about Las Vegas to me is the food, the shopping and the shows. We saw Cirque du Soleil, Love, a show based on the Beatles music. I was really pleasantly surprised how good the show was. The dancers were amazing, everything about the show was so unique and creative.