Scenes From the Weekend

{made a yummy Spanish omelet on Thanksgiving morning}

 Hope your long weekend was as great as ours was!  This weekend consisted of lots of naps, eating, shopping, and of course spending time with family and friends.

Happy Cyber Monday!

 {had an early Turkey Day dinner at my mom's}

 {then went to Christian's sister's house for dessert}

{went out for some early morning Black Friday shopping}

{fell in love with the glittery Christmas ornaments at Anthropologie}

Video: Pumpkin Pie Martini

This is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail.  The blend of pureed pumpkin, cinnamon, and vanilla is literally like drinking a glass of pumpkin pie.  For the full recipe and directions click here.

I made the following substitutions

• Used just cinnamon instead of pumpkin pie spice
• made a shortbread cookie rimmer instead of sugar and pumpkin pie spice to give it that "crust" effect
• Used regular vodka.

Enjoy!

Cornbread Stuffing & Mac and Cheese: A Thanksgiving Tradition

Every Thanksgiving I am in charge of making the cornbread stuffing and mac & cheese for the gathering at my mom's house. This is tradition and non-negotiable.  These accompaniments are expected at the table every year. This year I am changing things up just a bit. I am swapping sausage for bacon in the cornbread stuffing as seen here and using a new recipe for the macaroni and cheese. No, worries I have tested it and it is the BEST I have ever made. Are there any dishes you are in charge of making/expected to make for Thanksgiving?

images via Epicurious & Smitten Kitchen

Turkey Day Tablescapes

May I have your attention please:  Thanksgiving is exactly one week away!  I needed some tablescape inspiration and this is what I found... 

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If you celebrate Thanksgiving, how is your planning going?

Food Porn of The Week: Pumpkin Flan

At practically all of my family gatherings you are more than likely to find some type of flan included in the dessert menu.  This version is perfect for Thanksgiving, which is right around the corner!  The mildly sweet and earthy flavor of pumpkin just goes so well with this creamy, caramelized goodness.