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Yams Baked in Orange Sauce Recipe

This Yams Baked in Orange Sauce is a refreshing recipe that goes perfectly with most dinners. We love it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner parties. It is so cool that it can be made ahead of time which helps when you are hosting a big crowd for dinner. Also, I feel that the taste gets richer with each passing day.

Speaking of yams, have you ever wondered the difference between yams and sweet potatoes? Make sure to check out the answers below since I think that I should have named this recipe, Sweet Potato Yams Baked in Orange Sauce!

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Yams Baked in Orange Sauce Recipe

This Yams Baked in Orange Sauce is a refreshing recipe that goes perfectly with most dinners. We love it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner parties. It is so cool that it can be made ahead of time which helps when you are hosting a big crowd for dinner. Also, I feel that the taste gets richer […]

How to Make Your Own Homemade Christmas Card

This time of year, I’m always ordering our holiday cards. But, I fondly remember that I used to always made our own Homemade Christmas Card. Now, don’t you feel that we all send out similar cards? So, if you want a card that is a bit more unique and special then maybe you might like […]

Easy Washi Tape Christmas Ornament DIY

Today’s fun craft for the holidays is an Easy Washi Tape Christmas Ornament DIY. If you are looking for a quick 5-minute craft than this is the perfect project for you.

Brown Butter Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Ganache

Brown Butter Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Ganache is an irresistible recipe. I’m a bit of a novice when it comes to baking, but about ten years ago I found this great recipe from Gourmet Magazine and it was all about brown butter. This cookie is delicate and the flavor is incredible. The original recipe calls for […]

Chocolate Thumbprints Cookies

If you love cookies then you will love my favorite Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies! I say the only problem I have with these delectable cookies is that I can’t stop eating them. In fact, my daughter always asks that I make them for her. You’ll find they will instantly become a family favorite cookie! Another family […]

9 Simple Ways to Add Holiday Cheer to a Bedroom

A warm welcome to this year’s home tour! Today, I’m sharing 9 Simple Ways to Add Holiday Cheer to a Bedroom. I know that you’re thinking, does anyone decorate their bedrooms for Christmas? Well, our bedroom is my oasis at the end of a busy day, and it always makes me smile when I lie […]

A Cottage Christmas Home Tour

This year, I’m calling my holiday open house, A Cottage Christmas Home Tour. I’m so honored to be among 46 bloggers on this Christmas holiday tour. A big Thank You to Krista from The Happy Housie who is our fearless leader! Also, welcome if you are joining me from Confessions of a Serial DIYer. Just a note […]

17 Cozy Holiday Pillow Ideas

I scoured the internet for 17 Cozy Holiday Pillow Ideas and here is what I came up with for you. If you are lost on what to add this season, why not just buy a few cute festive pillows? That’s maybe all your home needs to freshen it up for the holidays. I recently bought […]

DIY Christmas Village Wreath

This DIY Christmas Village Wreath was inspired by Martha Stewart’s Magic Village Themed Christmas Wreath. Have you seen her incredible wreath from a couple of years ago? Well, I fell in love with it the minute I saw it on the Martha Stewart’s Living Magazine cover. So, recently I set out to make a similar wreath, […]

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix with a Gift Tag

I know it’s a busy time of year and we’re all scrambling to come up with gifts for family and friends. Well, don’t panic because I have you covered with my homemade hot chocolate mix with a gift tag. This hot chocolate recipe is simply the best. I love that all you have to do is […]

Shop My Merry and Bright Holiday Decor

Ok peeps here is My Merry and Bright Holiday Decor. I’m happy that I pulled this list together for you despite our Thanksgiving shenanigans. The thing that inspired me to write this post was the request by a newsletter subscriber, Tessa who asked for more shopping posts. So, I got busy and found all my favorite things […]

French Apple Custard Tart

If you like custard, you’ll love this unusual apple custard tart. But don’t just take my word for it, bake my French Apple Custard Tart in your kitchen and I promise you will fall in love with this wonderful dessert I love apple desserts so much that I have another post of 11 Apple Tarts. Today, […]