Hi Reader, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I've hosted it for over 20 years. It used to completely overwhelm me at first, but over the years I developed a strategy to get as much done in advance as possible. I'm here to tell you that you can make everything from scratch and still enjoy your holiday! My Thanksgiving Planning Guide includes menu options, a menu planner, grocery list, planning checklist, cooking schedule and more so you can feel organized and in control. And hopefully...

Hi Reader, Happy Halloween! This week I walked the Harrison Blvd. Halloween Walk here in Boise. It has garnered national attention as one of the "trick or treatiest" streets in the country for its over the top creepy Halloween decorations. It was definitely creepy but so festive -- I loved it! Tonight I'll be home enjoying cozy food and passing out Halloween candy to the kiddos. Tomorrow, onto all things Thanksgiving! For now, I'm leaving you with (5) recipes to try this week. You'll find...

Hi Reader, I adore every variety of winter squash imaginable, but the one that I use the most often for its sweet, nutty flavor and versatility is butternut squash. I love it so much that I have created tutorials on how to peel and cut it and how to roast it whole so that it's not so intimidating to work with. And of course there is a handy produce guide on butternut squash that you can find below. I love roasting it and using it in salads, puréeing it into soup, using it in risotto or simply...