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Apple Chestnut Stuffing

You're all probably busy prepping for your Thanksgiving festivities. Perhaps you're chopping vegetables for tomorrow or rolling out yet another pie crust. Maybe you're packing your suitcases and loading up the car to battle traffic on the roads.

Me? I should be peeling chestnuts for my Apple Chestnut Stuffing instead of sitting on the couch watching Little Miss Sunshine. But I received some news that I couldn't wait to share!

Warming Up to Jumbars

Exterior of Jumbars in Bethlehem, PA
Even though my first breakfast at Jumbars didn't live up to my expectations, leaving me feeling disappointed and underwhelmed, I was determined to give their weekend brunch another shot. Especially since Stephen is such a huge fan of their pancakes.

On the Side: Crazy for Your Love

Image Credit: Jessica Rittler Photography

Some have said I look like a model in this photo. Others have said that Stephen and I look like we have more than reading on the brain.

*ahem*

November Is National Pomegranate Month

Fresh Pomegranate
Did you know that November is National Pomegranate Month? To kick off this frigid Monday morning, here's a round-up of pomegranate-related posts that celebrate this beautiful and delicious winter fruit!

Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Any skilled multitasker will tell you that the ultimate key to their success is organization. My organizational skills are rooted in my predilection for lists (just ask my family) and my ability to constantly keep one eye on the clock. With that in mind, I'm going to tell you something:

Thanksgiving is only three weeks away.

*does Snoopy dance*

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner for family and/or friends can cause anxiety and coordinating the cooking efforts so that everything hits the table hot and at the same time can be difficult. But there's no need to panic. Just make your lists -- dishes you'd like to serve, ingredients you need to buy, what can be made in advance, etc. -- and take things one step at a time.

Cozy Up at Kome

Sushi Combination Plate at Kome Fine Japanese Cuisine in Center Valley, PA

When I was still living in New York, back when Stephen and I were still navigating ourselves through the ever-changing tides of our long-distance relationship, we found ourselves making toast after toast to the "End of Date Night". The strain of living in two different places was wearing on us, and we looked forward to the day when we'd be able to call the same place "home". Amusingly enough, one of the first things we did after I returned from Los Cabos and moved my things down to Pennsylvania was go out for a special dinner.

Old habits die hard.